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Right then! This is the fourth successive time that Mumbai batted first and their top-order failed to live up to the expectation. Rahul accessed the wicket nicely and did smart work inside the powerplay to cause Mumbai's downfall. The chase never looked straightforward at the start but Stoinis produced his goods with the bat and played a handy knock. which turned out to be match-defining
Mumbai aren't entirely out of the playoff race yet but they need to rely on the results of the other teams even if they win their next four matches. While Lucknow move to the third spot with 12 points and are already looking like a contender to finish inside top two. With that, it's time to end the coverage here. Hope you enjoyed it as much as we did bringing it you. Until next time, this is Pragadeesh and Pradeep saying goodbye and goodnight
Marcus Stoinis (Player of the Match) - I have had the nickname for longer. It's nice to bowl with the new ball. I was trying to shape the ball because I can't bowl quick. I do think we have probably pushed to go a bit faster. We build those partnerships, but it could have been easier .It was a drag down, the ball stuck in the wicket. After batting for a while I wanted to put them under pressure but disappointing to get out and leave it to someone else Its my third year and was fortunate enough to be there from day 1 at LSG. We are playing good cricket, we are in the top 4. Everything is good.
KL Rahul (Lucknow Super Giants Captain): A little bit, I won't lie. But we had experienced batsmen in the middle and we were confident at the same time.The wicket was dry but if they had scored 160-170, it would have been competitive. But we bowled really well. Our bowlers kept picking regular wickets and made the job easier for the batters .I am happy when you get those two points. We need to get some things right. If we can fix those things, it will be great ,I haven't spoken with him (Mayank Yadav). After picking the wicket, he held the same area. Not a side strain but he said 'thoda dukh raha hai'. So I said go out and rest because we don't want to take the risk..In this game, he showed that he has more skills than only bowling 150+. The more he plays, he will learn to bowl in different situations.
Marcus Stoinis wins the award for hitting the most fours in the match!
Marcus Stoinis wins the Super Sixes of the match award!
Marcus Stoinis wins the Ultimate fantasy player of the match award!
Tim David wins the Electric Striker of the match award!
Justin Langer (Lucknow Super Giants, Head Coach): That's a smile Bishy, we were bitterly disappointed from the last game, we wanted to fight back from Mumbai Indians and get the points, that's certainly a smile. Every game is important, thrilled with the two points, we're thrilled with that. Outstanding, I thought we had all bases covered, when you take wickets in the powerplay, you are always ahead in the game. (On Mayank's injury) Looks like he's sore in the same spot, his rehab's been perfect and bowled pain free last week or so, looked in great condition. Will have a scan and find out tomorrow. (On Stoinis's form) He's been a real match winner, hasn't he? Took a great catch too. He's showing his real presence at the top of the order, he's been a match winner and in a tournament like this, it's important to have match winners like that if you want to keep progressing. (About the playoffs chances) Every win, it's such a tight tournament, I've been blown away how great the IPL tournament has been, there's a bit like World Cup, for us to take those points tonight, it's invaluable. I love how we fought back, that's a sign of a great team.
After missing a few matches, Mayank Yadav made a comeback into the playing XI but things didn't go really well for him. He managed to pick up Nabi's wicket but left the field instantly due to fitness issues