The third match of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) was played between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on 1st April 2023.
LSG won the toss and elected to bat first. They got off to a good start, with Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul scoring 50 and 44 respectively. However, the middle order struggled, and LSG were eventually bowled out for 193 in 20 overs.
DC's chase got off to a good start, with David Warner scoring 56 off 48 balls. However, the wickets started to fall after Warner's dismissal, and DC were eventually bowled out for 143 in 19.3 overs.
LSG won the match by 50 runs, and Mark Wood was named the Man of the Match for his bowling figures of 5 for 14.
Here are some of the key highlights of the match:
- Quinton de Kock scored 50 off 35 balls, including 3 fours and 2 sixes.
- KL Rahul scored 44 off 34 balls, including 4 fours.
- Mark Wood took 5 wickets for 14 runs in 4 overs.
- David Warner scored 56 off 48 balls, including 5 fours and 3 sixes.
- Avesh Khan took 3 wickets for 25 runs in 4 overs.
The match was a closely contested affair, and both teams played some good cricket. However, LSG were the better team on the day, and they deserved their victory.
The match was also significant for being the first IPL match to be played in Lucknow. The stadium was packed with fans, and the atmosphere was electric. The match was a great success, and it is hoped that it will be the first of many IPL matches to be played in Lucknow.
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