'Aur chillao Kohli Kohli' - Lucknow fans over the moon as Krunal Pandya-led side outclass SRH with 7 wickets, keep IPL playoff hopes alive

In a thrilling encounter, the Lahore Super Giants (LSG) emerged victorious against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 58th match of the IPL 2023, propelling them to the fourth position in the points table. After winning the toss, SRH elected to bat first but failed to fully capitalize on their good start, managing to post a decent total of 182/6.

Anmolpreet Singh provided a solid foundation for SRH, contributing 36 runs off 27 deliveries. Rahul Tripathi and Aiden Markram also made useful contributions, scoring 20 off 13 and 28 off 20 respectively. However, SRH's batsmen struggled to convert their starts into substantial scores. Heinrich Klaasen held the innings together with a well-played knock of 47 off 29, but it was Abdul Samad's unbeaten 37 off 25 balls that provided a late flourish.

LSG's Krunal Pandya emerged as the pick of the bowlers, claiming two crucial wickets and adding pressure on SRH's batting lineup. Chasing a target of 183, LSG had a challenging task ahead after losing Kyle Mayers early in the innings.

Prerak Mankad played a vital inning for LSG, showcasing his skill and composure under pressure. His gritty knock of 64 off 45 deliveries anchored the innings and kept LSG in the hunt. Marcus Stoinis also made a significant contribution with a quickfire 40 off 25, maintaining the required run rate.

However, it was Nicholas Pooran who stole the show with his breathtaking innings. Pooran smashed 44 runs off just 13 balls, including 3 fours and an astonishing 4 sixes. His power-hitting prowess guided LSG to a remarkable seven-wicket victory, leaving the spectators in awe.

With this win, LSG climbed to the fourth position in the points table, securing 13 points from 12 matches. On the other hand, SRH found themselves languishing at the ninth spot with 8 points from 11 matches.

The match exemplified LSG's resilience and their ability to chase down challenging targets. Pooran's blitzkrieg will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the most memorable innings of the tournament. As the IPL 2023 progresses, both teams will be eager to improve their standings and showcase their skills in the upcoming matches.

Here's how Twitter reacted to LSG's win against SRH: 

Pooran took it very personally. 😂 pic.twitter.com/apIFiskj0i

— Vipin Tiwari (@vipintiwari952) May 13, 2023

Now chant kohli kohli you losers😂😂👌👌😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

— Sunny™️ (@lengletszn) May 13, 2023

LSG kicks out SRH! 🤣🔥

Hyderabad crowd deserves this. 👌#KLRahul | #SRHvLSG | #IPL2023 pic.twitter.com/Ry60egENou

— Kunal Yadav (@kunaalyaadav) May 13, 2023

Everything was going well for SRH, until the crowd started that chanting and throwing bottles at the LSG players.

At the end they got a befitting reply from Sir Gautam Gambhir. pic.twitter.com/pW6Hj7SQgC

— Vishal. (@SPORTYVISHAL) May 13, 2023

#LSG are alive in this tournament courtesy this victory and will hope to give a better performance in their last two games. #SRH will feel disappointed the way their matches have gone. This loss will hurt them more. #SRHvsLSG

— Sandeep Kumar Boddapati (@sandeepskb128) May 13, 2023

That's nicholas pooran for you 🤫 , made cry both chokers @sunrisers @rcbtweets #SRHvsLSG pic.twitter.com/aaehXgk2Ux

— Venbaa (@Venba_) May 13, 2023

this shows how important captaincy is in t20s. 1 bad move and your team is on the back foot. #SRH is out of the #IPL2O23. Poor impact pick as well. #LSG are now strong contenders for that playoff spot. #SRHvsLSG

— Kirket Fanatic (@nihanth11) May 13, 2023