New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Lucknow Super Giants’ Director of Cricket Tom Moody said Rishabh Pant’s decision to step down as the side’s captain in the Indian Premier League (IPL) has come after he recognised that it’s time to move on from captaincy for now and focus as a player after two difficult seasons.Pant, 28, was bought for Rs 27 crore by LSG at the mega auction held in 2024, making him the most expensive purchase in IPL history. But under him, LSG had a disappointing time, getting 10…
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Jaipur, May 19 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals (RR) won the toss and elected to bowl against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their penultimate game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 league stage at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Tuesday.Three playoff spots have already been sealed, but the battle for the final berth is set to go down to the wire with five teams still in contention. Rajasthan Royals find themselves under pressure after three consecutive defeats, a slump that has seen them go…
Lucknow, May 16 (IANS) Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) head coach Justin Langer praised left-arm pacer Akash Singh for his hard work and professionalism after the team’s convincing seven-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2026.Akash played a key role in the victory with figures of 3-26, removing Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson, and Urvil Patel to put CSK under pressure early in the innings.Speaking after the match, Langer said Akash fully deserved his success because of the effort he pu…
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Former South Africa wicketkeeper-batter Mark Boucher described Mitchell Marsh’s innings against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as a ‘masterclass’ and said the conditions at the Ekana Stadium perfectly suited the Australian batters in Lucknow Super GiantsMarsh smashed a stunning 90 off just 38 balls, while Josh Inglis added 36 as LSG chased down 188 in only 16.4 overs to register a dominant seven-wicket victory.“It was an absolute masterclass. Both Josh Inglis and Mitchell…
Lucknow, May 16 (IANS) Rishabh Pant has revealed that he deliberately chose not to bat during Lucknow Super Giants’ successful chase against Chennai Super Kings in Lucknow, saying the decision was taken to give opportunities to players who had not received enough game time in IPL 2026.Padded up in the dugout and looking ready to bat, Pant was a surprise absentee even after LSG lost three wickets in quick succession after cruising to 135 for no loss in the 12th over in the chase of 188.Nicholas…
Chennai, May 10 (IANS) Josh Inglis smashed a blistering 85 off just 33 balls to power Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to 203/8 against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday.The Australian wicketkeeper-batter dominated the Power-play with a flurry of strokes, leading to ten fours and six maximums coming off his blade, and ensured LSG made the most of the fielding restrictions in the power-play, where they amassed 91…
Chennai, May 10 (IANS) Lucknow Super Giants batter Aiden Markram said the morale in the camp has received a timely lift after their nine-run victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru, adding that hopes are high of them backing this up with another win over Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday. “Everything is going well. We’re just cracking on; you eventually find that rhythm and routine. It was great to get a win the other evening – it really boosted morale in the dress…
Chennai, May 10 (IANS) An unchanged Chennai Super Kings have won the toss and elected to bowl first against Lucknow Super Giants in match 53 of IPL 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium here on Sunday.A win for CSK, ranked sixth in points table, will help them strengthen their chances of entering the playoffs, while bottom-placed LSG arrive after snapping their six-game losing streak with a nine-run win over defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru.After winning the toss, CSK captain Ruturaj…
Chennai, May 9 (IANS) Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will clash with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the 53rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 to be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday.CSK are at sixth position on the points table with five wins from 10 matches. The five-time champions head into the contest after defeating the Delhi Capitals in their previous outing. Riding a positive run of form, they will aim to continue their momentum and register their si…
Mumbai, May 4 (IANS) With skipper Hardik Pandya sitting out because of back spasm, the Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to bowl first against Lucknow Super Giants in Match 47 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.India’s T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav is leading the Mumbai Indians in the absence of Pandya and said they have made a couple of changes in the playing XI from the side that lost to CSK in Chennai on Saturday.With Pandya out, t…