In today’s match, LSG’s Deepak Hooda being promoted to no. 3 against PBKS but went to pavilion in a strange way. He was seen in good touch from the beginning of his innings, in the 14th over Deepak pulled to deep square lag for an easy two, but his lazy running between the wicket, and a fine direct hit from Johny Bairstow, caused his wicket.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) did not get a good start against Punjan Kings (PBKS) at MCA stadium on Friday. At first, they lost KL Rahul just for 6 runs in 11 balls. Then, LSG management promoted Deepak Hooda to bat at No. 3 beside Q. De Kock. This duo stabilised the situation and build a partnership of 85 runs for the 2nd wicket. But PBKS’s Sandeep sharma broke their partnership by taking Quinton de kock’s wicket.
The wicket brought Krunal Pandya in the middle, at No. 4. Hooda and Krunal had been looking forward to build a good partnership and a decent target on the board, but it did not last long. In the 14th over, Hooda pulled Arshdeep Singh towards deep square leg.
Hooda 33(27) was looking forward to get an easy two, but he looked lazy while running. Jonny Bairstow noticed that and picked up the ball quickly and threw straight to striker’s end. Luckily it hit the stumps, and Hooda, who was running slow a few moments ago, was seen a few inches short.