In a thrilling contest, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) managed to defeat Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by two runs at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Mumbai to qualify for the playoffs within the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022.
Chasing the large goal of 211, the Knight Riders took the sport to the wire with 21 required off the ultimate over. Rinku Singh virtually sealed the deal for the two-time champions with a blistering 15-ball 40 run knock, however a screamer by Evin Lewis on the fifth ball of the ultimate over bowled by Marcus Stoinis ended Rinku’s innings as LSG managed to beat the Knight Riders by two runs solely.
Earlier, Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul destroyed the KKR bowling assault and recorded the very best partnership for the opening wicket within the historical past of the cash-rich league. It was additionally the primary event that openers remained undefeated after a workforce batted first and accomplished 20 overs.
De Kock hit an unbeaten 140 off 70 balls whereas Rahul smashed 68 not out to assist Lucknow publish a large 210 runs on the board in 20 overs. Previously, the file for the very best opening partnership in IPL was held by Jonny Bairstow and David Warner, who had stitched 185 for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in 2019.
Highest partnerships for any wicket in IPL:
- 229 – Virat Kohli and AB De Villiers, RCB v GL, Bengaluru 2016
- 215* – Virat Kohli and AB De Villiers, RCB v MI, Mumbai 2015
- 210* – KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock, LSG v KKR, Mumbai 2022
Here is how Twitter reacted:
#LSG grow to be the second workforce to qualify for the #TATAIPL 2022 Playoffs ? pic.twitter.com/gaK0idsJ84
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 18, 2022
This is cricket my pal! Anything can occur right here. That’s the fantastic thing about this recreation. So many feelings had been concerned. #KKRvsLSG #IPL2022
— Vinay Kumar R (@Vinay_Kumar_R) May 18, 2022
Proper leisure! #ipl
— Albie Morkel (@albiemorkel) May 18, 2022
#IPL2022 #KKRvLSG pic.twitter.com/4YTxMI6KAF
— CricketOccasions.com (@CricketTimesHQ) May 18, 2022
Rinku Singh…whoaaaaaa ???
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) May 18, 2022
Putting the ‘Ton’ in Quinton! What a celebrity! What a participant ? ? Well performed Brotherman ? @QuinnyDeKock69 pic.twitter.com/3mXt6IRALD
— Krunal Pandya (@krunalpandya24) May 18, 2022
Heart goes out to Rinku Singh who performed splendidly and obtained out to hell of a good catch. What a courageous innings little boy. More coming in your means. #LSGvsKKR #TATAIPL pic.twitter.com/DluymS27Cv
— Amit Mishra (@MishiAmit) May 18, 2022
Not the end result we needed however tremendous pleased with this effort!
?????? ??? ???, ?????? ??? ???… endlessly! ?#AmiKKR #KKRvLSG #IPL2022 pic.twitter.com/2eYhWxM8Ys
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) May 18, 2022
De Phenomenal KnOCK, @QuinnyDeKock69 ?
Big fan from day one!!!— Washington Sundar (@Sundarwashi5) May 18, 2022
De Kock and KL returning to the dressing room #LSGvsKKR #IPL2022 pic.twitter.com/RRvRNChmMd
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) May 18, 2022
What a purchase Quinton de Kock has been for #LSG!! This is a few opening combo! Cover all bases.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 18, 2022
?? LUCKNOW SURVIVES! What a recreation of cricket this was! LSG finish their two-match shedding streak in probably the most thrilling means attainable.
? Rinku and Narine must be given credit score for the battle they placed on!
? IPL • #KKRvLSG #LSGvKKR #IPL #IPL2022 #TATAIPL #BharatArmy pic.twitter.com/OPFJho99SH
— The Bharat Army (@thebharatarmy) May 18, 2022
Gujarat Titans ✅
Lucknow Supergiants ✅Both groups have now certified for the playoffs, who will take the ultimate 2 spots? #IPL2022 #LSGvsKKR
— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA) May 18, 2022
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TAGS: IPL 2022, KKRvLSG, Kolkata Knight Riders, Lucknow Super Giants
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