Sports Desk
7 April
Sandeep Dhand Ludhiana
In a gripping cricket match held at the Ikana Stadium in Lucknow, the home team emerged victorious over Gujarat by a margin of 33 runs. Lucknow, winning the toss, opted to bat first and set a challenging target of 164 runs for Gujarat. Despite a solid start, Gujarat faced a relentless onslaught from Lucknow’s bowlers, leading to their eventual downfall.
Lucknow’s batting prowess was evident as they posted a competitive total of 163 runs, losing 5 wickets in the process. However, Gujarat started their chase confidently, only to falter under pressure from Lucknow’s bowlers. Despite a promising start, Gujarat lost wickets at regular intervals and were ultimately bowled out for 130 runs in 18.5 overs.
The victory for Lucknow was propelled by an outstanding performance from their bowlers, who consistently took wickets and restricted Gujarat’s run-scoring opportunities. This win adds to Lucknow’s momentum in the tournament and underscores their strength as a formidable cricketing force.