New Delhi: Former India cricketer and coach Sanjay Bangar reflected on GT’s defeat to Lucknow Super Giants and said the loss could push Shubman Gill-led side to the third or even fourth place, highlighting that GT need to win their final league game and hope other teams to lose in order finish strong in the league stage.
GT bowlers had a challenging day at office as LSG posted 235/2 in their 20 overs. In reply, Shahrukh Khan slammed a blazing fifty (57 off 29 balls), along with contributions from Sherfane Rutherford (38), captain Gill (35) and Jos Buttler (33), which kept GT in the hunt, however, it wasn’t enough as they fell short by 33 runs.
Despite the defeat, GT are still placed at the top of the standings with 18 points from 13 games. But there are chances they would be dropped to third or foruth as Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings are placed second and third, respectively, with 17 points each and have two games in their hands. GT, however, has just one game left in the league stage.
“Conceding 235 put the game slightly out of reach. But the middle order – especially Rutherford and Shahrukh – brought them close. At 24 balls and 54 runs needed with 7 wickets in hand, you’d back the batting side these days. They’ll be disappointed not to finish stronger. Now, they must win the final game and hope two other teams drop points. This loss could push them to third or even fourth on the table,” Bangar said on JioHotstar. IANS
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