IPL 2023, LSG Playoffs Scenario, How they can play Qualifier 1: In their recent match against Mumbai Indians, Lucknow SuperGiants batted first and scored 177 runs for losing 3 wickets in 20 overs.
Mumbai Indians tried to chase the target but could only score 172 runs in 20 overs. Marcus Stoinis played exceptionally well, scoring an unbeaten 89 runs in 47 balls, and received the Man of the Match award. Krunal Pandya scored 49 runs in 42 balls.
MI’s Ishan Kishan scored 59 runs in 39 balls, and Rohit Sharma and Tim David scored 37 and 32, respectively. The match ended with an exciting last over where LSG’s Mohsin Khan defended 11 runs against Tim David and Camron Green, securing the win for Lucknow.
Lucknow SuperGiants kept alive their hope of finishing in the top two with a thrilling five-run victory over Mumbai Indians. Their chances of qualifying and securing in top-two position depend on a couple of factors.
Lucknow SuperGiants Upcoming Match:
Lucknow’s next match is against Kolkata Knight Riders. Firstly, LSG must defeat KKR in their away game and if they win then, they will have 17 points hence will be qualified for the playoffs.
Condition for being in the top two:
If they win against KKR with a big margin and hope CSK loses their next match, Lucknow will have 17 points and be at second in the points table.
What if LSG and CSK both win their next match:
If LSG and CSK finish with 17 points, the result margins will become crucial as there is currently little difference between their net run rates(NRR). LSG has an NRR of 0.304 whereas CSK has an NRR of 0.381.
What if LSG lost their next match against KKR:
Suppose Lucknow SuperGiants lose their next match against Kolkata Knight Riders. In that case, they will have 15 points then, they will hope for Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Chennai Super Kings to lose their upcoming matches because these teams have the potential to have 16 points or more in the points table, and they will directly qualifies for the playoffs.
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