Yash Thakur’s Stellar Performance helps Lucknow Super Giants beat Gujarat Titans by 33 runs

In a thrilling display of cricket at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) clinched a commanding 33-run victory over Gujarat Titans (GT) in this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL) spectacle. The Sunday showdown was highlighted by a remarkable five-wicket haul from Yash Thakur, whose pace bowling became the talk of the town.

As the match unfolded, LSG faced an early setback with pace prodigy Mayank Yadav exiting the game due to an injury after delivering just one over. However, Yash Thakur stepped up, seizing the moment and leading the charge against GT with a phenomenal bowling spell that left the opponents reeling.

GT, chasing a target of 164 runs, began their innings with vigor, thanks to Sai Sudharsan and captain Shubman Gill, who opened the innings in Wriddhiman Saha’s absence. The duo quickly ramped up the score, registering GT’s first 50-plus opening partnership of the season. Despite some early hiccups from LSG’s bowlers, including Naveen-ul-Haq and young Mayank Yadav, GT seemed poised for a strong chase.

However, the tide turned dramatically when Thakur struck at the end of the powerplay, dismantling Gill’s defense and claiming his wicket. This breakthrough marked the beginning of LSG’s dominance in the match. Under the strategic leadership of captain KL Rahul, the experienced spin duo of Ravi Bishnoi and Krunal Pandya took center stage. Bishnoi’s spectacular catch off his own bowling to dismiss Kane Williamson and Pandya’s crucial three-wicket haul dismantled GT’s batting lineup, reducing them from 54/0 to 80/5.

LSG’s decision to bat first initially appeared questionable when pacer Umesh Yadav sent Quinton de Kock and Devdutt Padikkal back to the pavilion early on. However, a resilient 73-run partnership between Rahul and Marcus Stoinis steadied the ship for LSG. Despite Rahul’s departure for 33 runs, Nicholas Pooran’s explosive 32* and Stoinis’s half-century set a competitive target of 163/5.

Yash Thakur, the star of the match, closed out GT’s innings with an impressive 5/30, ensuring a memorable victory for LSG. As IPL 2024 progresses, this match will undoubtedly be remembered for Thakur’s exceptional performance and LSG’s strategic masterclass.

Brief Score:

• Lucknow Super Giants 163/5 (Marcus Stoinis 58, KL Rahul 33, Nicholas Pooran 32*; Darshan Nalkande 2/21)
• Gujarat Titans 130 (Sai Sudharsan 31, Rahul Tewatia 30; Yash Thakur 5/30)

Get every cricket update! Follow us on