IPL 2024: LSG vs GT Match 21 Highlights: Unmissable video recap, turning points, match analysis, stats, and more

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) registered their third consecutive victory of the Indian Premier League 2024 (IPL 2024) with a 33-run win over Gujarat Titans (GT) on Sunday, April 7 at BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. After opting to bat first, LSG posted a good score of 163/5 in their allotted 20 overs courtesy of a half-century from Marcus Stoinis and vital contributions from Nicholas Pooran (32 off 22) and KL Rahul (33 off 31).

In reply, GT got off to a good start in the powerplay as their openers added 54 runs for the first wicket off 36 balls. However, they lost their way in the middle overs and were eventually bundled out for 130 with Yash Thakur starring with the ball by picking a fifer while Krunal Pandya scalped 3/11 in his four overs.

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Let’s take a look at the highlights from the match

1. Umesh Yadav strikes with the new ball for GT

The right-arm seamer got his team off to a perfect start by getting rid of the in-form Quinton de Kock in the first over itself. He further dismissed Devdutt Padikkal (7 off 7) in his second over to leave LSG on 18/2 after 2.2 overs. Yadav finished with figures of 2/22 in three overs.

2. Marcus Stoinis scores first fifty of the season

After registering three low scores in the first three matches of the season, Stoinis finally found his form as he scored a crucial half-century for his side. The right-handed batter walked to the crease with his team reeling at 18/2 after 2.2 overs. The 34-year-old added 73 runs for the third wicket with captain KL Rahul and played a brilliant knock of 58 off 43 balls smashing four fours and two sixes.

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3. Yash Thakur’s fifer helps LSG defend their score

The 25-year-old was the pick of the bowlers across both teams as he registered the first five-wicket haul of his IPL career. Thakur started the proceedings by getting the prized scalp of Shubman Gill (19 off 21) as he destroyed his stumps. He further got rid of Vijay Shankar (17 off 17), Rashid Khan (0 off 3), Rahul Tewatia (30 off 25) and Noor Ahmad (4 off 2) to register figures of 5/30 in 3.5 overs.

Here are some more highlights from Lucknow's third win of the season: