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Gautam Gambhir (Source: BCCI/IPL)
Lucknow have been superb in the Indian T20 league 2022 so far. With their six-run victory over Delhi, the KL Rahul-led side have now won seven out of their first 10 games of this edition. They have clicked as a team, and look like a force to reckon with.
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As for their game against Delhi, it turned out to be a high-scoring thriller. Lucknow scored 195-3 in their first innings. In reply, Delhi came close to their total, but faltered towards the end. The Rishabh Pant-led side needed 21 runs to win from the final over, and Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav were batting in the middle. While bowling the final over, Marcus Stoinis gave eight runs in the first four balls.
With 13 needed from the final two deliveries, Patel aimed at hitting two sixes to take the game to a Super Over. However, he failed to do so as Stoinis bowled a dot ball on the fifth ball of the 20th over. This sealed the deal for his side. This moment also saw Gautam Gambhir express his emotions.
The Lucknow mentor was seemingly filled with energy, and hurled an abuse. While passionately expressing his satisfaction, Gambhir then abused out of joy. Thus, the video of him doing the same went viral in no time. Fans loved his passion, and chuckled over his candid reaction.
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It is to be noted that Gambhir isn't really one of the calmest guys. During his playing days, there were several instances of him losing his cool. As far as the game between Lucknow and Delhi is concerned, Stoinis ended up giving 14 runs in the 20th over, and ensured that there weren't any resurrections for the Delhi-based franchise.
Mohsin Khan was simply sensational as he picked up four wickets, while giving just 16 runs in his full quota of four overs. This enabled him to win the player of the match award as well. Hence, the Lucknow-based franchise have now jumped to the second spot on the points table. Their next game is scheduled to take place on May 7, against Kolkata.