IPL 2023: We fell 10 runs short – says LSG skipper KL Rahul after loss to PBKS
Lucknow Super Giants captain KL Rahul on Saturday said his side could not execute the plans while batting and were 10 runs short as they lost their IPL match against Punjab Kings by two wickets here on Saturday.
Invited to bat, LSG made 159 for 8 in 20 overs with Rahul top-scoring with 74 but PBKS chased down the target with three balls to spare.
“I think we were about 10 runs short towards the end. The dew came in and it seemed to help the batters (of PBKS) a little bit more. We did not execute well with the ball,” Rahul said at the post-match presentation.
“If a couple of batters get in, play good knocks, we can get to 180-190. Unfortunately, today, few of the batters hit good shots but got caught just on the boundary line. On another day, we would have got those 10-15 runs extra that would have made the difference.” He said while playing on a new ground and a new pitch, one cannot rely on the previous games.
“We take it as it comes, assess it on the go and not really set ourselves a target.” On his fine catch to dismiss Jitesh Sharma, Rahul said, “The game was on the line and I try to give everything when I am on the field. I went for it.” Rahul said each player in the team has a different role to play.
“We have 7-8 batters in our team and few can clear any boundary. Some are not as powerful but have skill. It is about each player playing their part and role and that is what makes a team exciting.
“We do have power hitters down the order in Pooran and Stoinis. Mayers up top takes the aggressive route and a few of us have to assess the conditions and stick to what works for them. Just about giving them the confidence to do what they are comfortable with.” Stand-in PBKS captain Sam Curran described the win as amazing.
“If a couple of batters get in, play good knocks, we can get to 180-190. Unfortunately, today, few of the batters hit good shots but got caught just on the boundary line. On another day, we would have got those 10-15 runs extra that would have made the difference.” He said while playing on a new ground and a new pitch, one cannot rely on the previous games.
“We take it as it comes, assess it on the go and not really set ourselves a target.” On his fine catch to dismiss Jitesh Sharma, Rahul said, “The game was on the line and I try to give everything when I am on the field. I went for it.” Rahul said each player in the team has a different role to play.
“We have 7-8 batters in our team and few can clear any boundary. Some are not as powerful but have skill. It is about each player playing their part and role and that is what makes a team exciting.
“We do have power hitters down the order in Pooran and Stoinis. Mayers up top takes the aggressive route and a few of us have to assess the conditions and stick to what works for them. Just about giving them the confidence to do what they are comfortable with.” Stand-in PBKS captain Sam Curran described the win as amazing.
“If a couple of batters get in, play good knocks, we can get to 180-190. Unfortunately, today, few of the batters hit good shots but got caught just on the boundary line. On another day, we would have got those 10-15 runs extra that would have made the difference.” He said while playing on a new ground and a new pitch, one cannot rely on the previous games.
“We take it as it comes, assess it on the go and not really set ourselves a target.” On his fine catch to dismiss Jitesh Sharma, Rahul said, “The game was on the line and I try to give everything when I am on the field. I went for it.” Rahul said each player in the team has a different role to play.
“We have 7-8 batters in our team and few can clear any boundary. Some are not as powerful but have skill. It is about each player playing their part and role and that is what makes a team exciting.
“We do have power hitters down the order in Pooran and Stoinis. Mayers up top takes the aggressive route and a few of us have to assess the conditions and stick to what works for them. Just about giving them the confidence to do what they are comfortable with.” Stand-in PBKS captain Sam Curran described the win as amazing.
“If a couple of batters get in, play good knocks, we can get to 180-190. Unfortunately, today, few of the batters hit good shots but got caught just on the boundary line. On another day, we would have got those 10-15 runs extra that would have made the difference.” He said while playing on a new ground and a new pitch, one cannot rely on the previous games.
“We take it as it comes, assess it on the go and not really set ourselves a target.” On his fine catch to dismiss Jitesh Sharma, Rahul said, “The game was on the line and I try to give everything when I am on the field. I went for it.” Rahul said each player in the team has a different role to play.
“We have 7-8 batters in our team and few can clear any boundary. Some are not as powerful but have skill. It is about each player playing their part and role and that is what makes a team exciting.
“We do have power hitters down the order in Pooran and Stoinis. Mayers up top takes the aggressive route and a few of us have to assess the conditions and stick to what works for them. Just about giving them the confidence to do what they are comfortable with.” Stand-in PBKS captain Sam Curran described the win as amazing.
“If a couple of batters get in, play good knocks, we can get to 180-190. Unfortunately, today, few of the batters hit good shots but got caught just on the boundary line. On another day, we would have got those 10-15 runs extra that would have made the difference.” He said while playing on a new ground and a new pitch, one cannot rely on the previous games.
“We take it as it comes, assess it on the go and not really set ourselves a target.” On his fine catch to dismiss Jitesh Sharma, Rahul said, “The game was on the line and I try to give everything when I am on the field. I went for it.” Rahul said each player in the team has a different role to play.
“We have 7-8 batters in our team and few can clear any boundary. Some are not as powerful but have skill. It is about each player playing their part and role and that is what makes a team exciting.
“We do have power hitters down the order in Pooran and Stoinis. Mayers up top takes the aggressive route and a few of us have to assess the conditions and stick to what works for them. Just about giving them the confidence to do what they are comfortable with.” Stand-in PBKS captain Sam Curran described the win as amazing.
“If a couple of batters get in, play good knocks, we can get to 180-190. Unfortunately, today, few of the batters hit good shots but got caught just on the boundary line. On another day, we would have got those 10-15 runs extra that would have made the difference.” He said while playing on a new ground and a new pitch, one cannot rely on the previous games.
“We take it as it comes, assess it on the go and not really set ourselves a target.” On his fine catch to dismiss Jitesh Sharma, Rahul said, “The game was on the line and I try to give everything when I am on the field. I went for it.” Rahul said each player in the team has a different role to play.
“We have 7-8 batters in our team and few can clear any boundary. Some are not as powerful but have skill. It is about each player playing their part and role and that is what makes a team exciting.
“We do have power hitters down the order in Pooran and Stoinis. Mayers up top takes the aggressive route and a few of us have to assess the conditions and stick to what works for them. Just about giving them the confidence to do what they are comfortable with.” Stand-in PBKS captain Sam Curran described the win as amazing.
“If a couple of batters get in, play good knocks, we can get to 180-190. Unfortunately, today, few of the batters hit good shots but got caught just on the boundary line. On another day, we would have got those 10-15 runs extra that would have made the difference.” He said while playing on a new ground and a new pitch, one cannot rely on the previous games.
“We take it as it comes, assess it on the go and not really set ourselves a target.” On his fine catch to dismiss Jitesh Sharma, Rahul said, “The game was on the line and I try to give everything when I am on the field. I went for it.” Rahul said each player in the team has a different role to play.
“We have 7-8 batters in our team and few can clear any boundary. Some are not as powerful but have skill. It is about each player playing their part and role and that is what makes a team exciting.
“We do have power hitters down the order in Pooran and Stoinis. Mayers up top takes the aggressive route and a few of us have to assess the conditions and stick to what works for them. Just about giving them the confidence to do what they are comfortable with.” Stand-in PBKS captain Sam Curran described the win as amazing.
“If a couple of batters get in, play good knocks, we can get to 180-190. Unfortunately, today, few of the batters hit good shots but got caught just on the boundary line. On another day, we would have got those 10-15 runs extra that would have made the difference.” He said while playing on a new ground and a new pitch, one cannot rely on the previous games.
“We take it as it comes, assess it on the go and not really set ourselves a target.” On his fine catch to dismiss Jitesh Sharma, Rahul said, “The game was on the line and I try to give everything when I am on the field. I went for it.” Rahul said each player in the team has a different role to play.
“We have 7-8 batters in our team and few can clear any boundary. Some are not as powerful but have skill. It is about each player playing their part and role and that is what makes a team exciting.
“We do have power hitters down the order in Pooran and Stoinis. Mayers up top takes the aggressive route and a few of us have to assess the conditions and stick to what works for them. Just about giving them the confidence to do what they are comfortable with.” Stand-in PBKS captain Sam Curran described the win as amazing.
“If a couple of batters get in, play good knocks, we can get to 180-190. Unfortunately, today, few of the batters hit good shots but got caught just on the boundary line. On another day, we would have got those 10-15 runs extra that would have made the difference.” He said while playing on a new ground and a new pitch, one cannot rely on the previous games.
“We take it as it comes, assess it on the go and not really set ourselves a target.” On his fine catch to dismiss Jitesh Sharma, Rahul said, “The game was on the line and I try to give everything when I am on the field. I went for it.” Rahul said each player in the team has a different role to play.
“We have 7-8 batters in our team and few can clear any boundary. Some are not as powerful but have skill. It is about each player playing their part and role and that is what makes a team exciting.
“We do have power hitters down the order in Pooran and Stoinis. Mayers up top takes the aggressive route and a few of us have to assess the conditions and stick to what works for them. Just about giving them the confidence to do what they are comfortable with.” Stand-in PBKS captain Sam Curran described the win as amazing.
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