A Year Ago, A Crushing Defeat – Now, A Dominant Victory
Same rival, same year apart—what a difference! Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) took on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) again, but the outcome this time was totally different. Last year, they were devastated in the defeat. This year, they produced a convincing win. But what's catching everyone's eye is how LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka behaved then in comparison to now.
Lucknow's Redemption Against SRH
Lucknow earned their first points in the tournament when they beat Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Uppal ground. Their bowlers were able to keep SRH's explosive batting order at bay, and their own batsmen batted with purpose to run down the target with ease.
After the match, Sanjiv Goenka, the owner of LSG, was overjoyed. He warmly hugged captain Rishabh Pant and celebrated the victory. He actively boosted the morale of the players during the match. Even when LSG lost their first match to Delhi, Goenka remained positive, boosting the players' morale inside the dressing room.
Alternative Approach towards Rishabh Pant
Rishabh Pant, purchased for ₹27 crores, got off to a poor start. In the opening match against Delhi, he got out for a duck and made some expensive captaincy mistakes that cost LSG the game. It was thought that Goenka would be furious, as he was last season when he confronted KL Rahul. But instead, he kept his cool and supported Pant.
The journey of the team is just about to start, and Lucknow's performance against SRH indicates that they are ready to leave their mark on the tournament.
KL Rahul's Incident Last Year
In the last season, LSG couldn't defend a target of 166 against SRH. The decision-making of the then-captain KL Rahul was questioned when SRH ran down the target in 9.4 overs. Sanjiv Goenka's aggressive post-match chat with KL Rahul became viral and raised questions over his leadership aspirations.
After that season, KL Rahul left the team. With a new captain and a new style now, LSG appears keen to turn their fortunes around.
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