LSG vs GT LIVE: Down in the dumps, Lucknow Super Giants had Deepak Hooda to thank who chipped in with a clutch Half-century to rescue in their IPL 2022 opener against Gujarat Titans. Batting first, KL Rahul and Co were romped by a fiery Mohammed Shami to stutter to 29/4, but Hooda delivered a perfect masterclass to see his team to a respectable total. Follow IPL 2022 live updates on Insidesport.in
LSG vs GT LIVE: Deepak Hooda RESCUES Lucknow Super Giants with SUPER 50 after early collapse
Deepak Hooda walked into bat after the loss of Quinton de Kock’s wicket and soon saw his team slip to 29/4 in what is Lucknow Super Giants’ first-ever IPL game. Batting with rookie Ayush Badoni, Hooda took responsibility on himself to rescue his side and did so in fine style, scoring a counter-attacking half-century.
Much like Faf du Plessis the other night, Hooda took his time before taking the attack on Rashid Khan, smashing only his fourth fifty in IPL cricket. Hooda stitched a vital partnership with Badoni, to take his team to a respectable total.
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LSG vs GT LIVE: Deepak Hooda RESCUES Lucknow Super Giants with SUPER 50 after early collapse
Hooda followed up his efforts with the bat on the field, taking a fine catch to dismiss Shubman Gill for a duck. He then picked up the crucial wicket of Matthew Wade as Gujarat Titans seemed to run away with the contest. While the former Punjab Kings star had a good outing, Lucknow struggled to capitalise, with Rahul Tewatia scoring a stunning 40 not out to take his team over the line.
