Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 12 (ANI): Rishabh Pant, the captain of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), expressed his satisfaction after leading his team to a six-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans (GT) at Ekana Stadium on Saturday. The win came after a solid all-round performance, with Nicholas Pooran and Aiden Markram playing crucial roles in the 181-run chase.
Pant’s Social Media Post
After the win, Pant took to Instagram to share his appreciation for the team’s performance:
“Good win. Heads down, chin up and we move. #RP17.” Pant shared a couple of pictures from the match, reflecting his joy and focus on moving forward.
Key Moments in the Match
- After Gujarat Titans set a target of 180/6, thanks to a 120-run partnership between Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan, LSG responded with aggressive batting.
- Markram and Pooran played crucial knocks, with Pooran’s explosive batting standing out.
- Despite a late surge from GT bowlers, LSG held their nerve and secured the victory in the final over.
Pant’s Thoughts on the Win
During the post-match presentation, Pant shared his thoughts:
“Definitely feeling happy. We just follow the same path and believe in our ability and just take one game at a time. The idea was to bowl yorkers and slower balls into the wicket. Bowlers put it in the right place to pull it back for us. The start with the ball was not happy, but the way we pulled it back was amazing.”
Pant also praised Nicholas Pooran:
“We are happy to have Nicholas Pooran in our team. You want someone like that to be in our team, not the opposition. The way he has been batting is phenomenal.”
Next Match
LSG will next face Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Monday in Lucknow. Pant’s team looks forward to continuing their strong form as they progress through the tournament.
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