Lucknow Supergiants captain KL Rahul did not want to read too much into the team’s 20-run loss to Rajasthan Royals in the first match of IPL but admitted that no team can crack the Powerplay in the first game A week into the code so far. With the IPL introducing the two bouncers per over rule from the start of this season, LSG were bounced out of the first six overs chasing 194, reducing their record to 47 for 3. Rajasthan Royals managed to score 2 for 54 in the first six overs. Exceed. Devdutt Padikkal and Rahul both required concussion treatment after being hit on the helmet by Trent Boult. “It’s just the first game and I won’t do too much or over-analyze it,” Rahul said at the post-match presentation ceremony.
“Power play is crucial for every team and I don’t think any team has figured it out yet. Mohsin was our power play player in the first season but he wasn’t there last season. Not fully recovered. It’s great to see him back. Naveen has been working hard. “He’s been crucial for us since he came in,” he said.
Rahul feels that 194 is not a big target on the Sawai Man Singh track.
“I don’t think the target was too much. It was just 10 over. We bowled well. Just made a few mistakes.” His team chased down 194 despite losing three quick wickets Goal, which is a big positive for the captain.
“We’re going to learn from the little mistakes we make. When we’re three [down] Something for nothing, we gave ourselves a chance to chase 194, speaking of our lineup.
“But we need to find ways to win cricket matches. We will try to start from here and see where we can get stronger,” Rahul said.
Rahul, who missed out on the highlight parts of last season, which he termed “painful”, is delighted to start the current edition of the IPL with a half-century.
“When you make a run, you always feel good. But for us it’s important to be the winning side in the end. That brings more satisfaction.” He also praised Justin Langer for bringing to the dressing room Comes peace.
“Langer has brought a lot of calm to the team. I stole his line when I said we need to find ways to win cricket matches. We love having him around.
“All of us have witnessed him coaching Australia to victory in the T20 World Cup and the Ashes,” Rahul praised his coach.
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