New Delhi: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Skipper Rishabh Pant’s decision to bowl after winning against the first toss Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Many have been surprised in his IPL 2025 clash.
Given SRH’s explosive batting lineup, many expected LSG to set a target rather than a chase. However, the pants had a clear strategy.
Speaking in the toss, Pant said that his team was confident in his ability to chase any clan.
“We will bowl first. I think we have to get them out quickly and chase the target. It depends on the combination of the team; so we want to bowl first. We have batting to chase it,” Pants explained.
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The LSG made a strategic change, replacing Avesh Khan in place of Shahbaz Ahmed to increase his speed attack.
Sunrisers Hyderabad, led by Pat Cummins, is one of the most devastating batting lineups in the tournament.
He made a statement in his initial match, scoring 286 runs against Rajasthan Royals.
Ishaan Kishan, Abhishek Sharma’s choice, Travis HeadAnd Heinrich Klassen can reduce any bowling attack on his day.
Gambling of pants revolves around early successes. If LSG bowlers can disrupt the power-pack top order of SRH, they can prevent another massive total.
However, if the bowlers fail, the LSG can follow another massive.
While LSG’s batting is strong, his middle-order incompatible gave him his last game against Delhi capitals.
Despite a strong start from Mitchell Marsh and late Nicholas Gorn, he lost speed in the middle overs. This time, the pants will expect that its batsmen will move if they set a difficult target.
A high scoring tournament is already running, Pant’s decision is a bold. Whether it pays or backfire will be a big question in this blockbuster encounter.
See also: SRH vs LSG Live Score
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