When the two teams square off in an Indian Premier League game here on Wednesday, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), who are suffering due to injuries of captain KL Rahul and seamer Jaydev Unadkat, will be mindful of Chennai Super Kings’ capacity to recover. LSG would also be under pressure after getting bowled out for just 108 by Royal Challengers Bangalore on Monday after attempting to chase down a pitiful total of 126 in their own backyard.
Rahul suffered a right thigh injury when playing here against RCB on Monday, and Unadkat took a horrific tumble while bowling at the nets on Sunday.
Mohammad Siraj hugged KL Rahul after the match and asked him how he's doing.
– A lovely picture! pic.twitter.com/lS0dHbc9Ao
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 1, 2023
While the extent of both injuries is still unknown, Rahul entered the game at No. 11 in the LSG run chase and faced three balls without scoring. It seems unlikely that he will play on Wednesday for the LSG.
KL Rahul is coming to bat with an injury.
Total respect for the captain. pic.twitter.com/BOBRyORQSS
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 1, 2023
While captain Rahul has not been at his best following the two half centuries (74 against Punjab Kings and 68 against Gujarat Titans), players like Kyle Mayers, Nicholas Pooran, Marcus Stoinis, and Krunal Pandya have contributed both individually and collectively in previous games to keep the Lucknow franchise afloat.
This season, LSG’s performance has fluctuated greatly. On the one hand, they have delivered dominant performances that have made other teams envious of them, but they also include a self-destruction button that automatically activates.
