Rajasthan Royals defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 20 runs in their IPL 2024 season opener
The Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals have opened up their campaign with a win over the KL Rahul-led Lucknow Super Giants.
Despite a fine resistance in the second- inning, the Lucknow Super Giants crumbled under the scoreboard pressure. Sandeep Sharma managed to put in a fine performance with the ball as he took charge of the middle and final stages of the inning to defend the target.
Sanju Samson led the side with the bat as he top-scored with 82 off 52 deliveries. He was also supported by Riyan Parag, who came in at number four with a fine of 43 off 29 deliveries.
In the second innings, Trent Boult managed to showcase his powerplay heroics as he managed to strike twice in the first six overs, along with the wicket by debutant Nandre Burger, to keep LSG on the backfoot.