New Delhi. The journey of Lucknow Super Giants came to an end after being defeated in the Eliminator match of IPL 2023. Krunal reveals the reasons for the defeat. Krunal Pandya said that it was a big mistake not to keep Dickock in the playing XI. Together we could not bat better. Krunal took the responsibility of the defeat on his head.
In fact, in the Eliminator match, Mumbai Indians defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 81 runs. With this win, Mumbai reached Qualifier-2. Batting first, Mumbai Indians scored 182 for 8 after winning the toss at the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai. In reply, the entire team of Lucknow got all out for 101 runs. Akash Madhwal of Mumbai took 5 wickets.
Not keeping Dickock in the team was a mistake
During the post match presentation, Krunal Pandya said, “We were in a good position. Everything started when I played that shot. That’s where mistakes started. I take full responsibility for the loss. The wicket didn’t change. We just had to bat better.”
Explaining the reason behind not including Dickock in the team, he said, “We scored less runs in the first halfplay. Didn’t use it properly. It was not an easy decision to include Dickock in the playing XI. However, Kyle Mayers’ record Chepauk had better.”
Lucknow’s journey ended in IPL
Please tell that with this victory, Mumbai qualified for Qualifier-2. They will take on Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on May 26. At the same time, the journey of Lucknow Super Giants ended in IPL 2023. Chennai Super Kings have already reached the finals.