Since LSG had scored big in the first two matches, we had high expectations from LSG's batsmen in today's match as well. But LSG failed to start well. The team lost three important wickets for just 35 runs. The team was able to set a decent target due to the performance of Nicholas Pooran and Ayush Badoni. Apart from this, Abdul Samad's innings of 27 runs off 12 balls was also very important.
LSG was able to set a target of 172 runs. It is difficult to win this target, but not impossible. If the bowlers can do their job properly, there is still a chance for LSG to win. Punjab scored 20 runs in 2 overs.
If LSG wants to win, the spin bowlers will have to bowl well. It is a bit difficult for the pace bowlers to bowl controlled on this pitch.
13 matches completed in this season many surprises already with RCB, PBKS and DC are undefeated and leading the table big teams are facing troubles which is interesting because this will create interesting competition in coming matches.
Today game was completely one-sided affair from start as PBKS done good job, and they never allowed to LSG for having anything competitive while in chase PBKS was again on good run while Lord Thakur after having two good matches today faced troubling time and not able to give breakthrough to his team. Nicholas Pooran and Shreyas Iyer leading the batting list with Noor Ahmad and Mitchell Starc leading the bowlers tomorrow leaders RCB are going to entertain GT at Bengaluru.