Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) head coach Justin Langer commended his bowlers for their exceptional performance against Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League 2025 contest. He attributed his team’s ability to hold their nerve to the experience gained from a previous nail-biter against Delhi Capitals earlier in the season.
Despite MI looking strong at 143 for three in the 204-run chase, LSG’s bowlers, including Avesh Khan, Shardul Thakur, and Ravi Bishnoi, tightened the screws in the death overs, restricting the visitors and securing a 12-run victory. Langer highlighted Thakur’s crucial second-last over and Khan’s tight bowling as key moments in the match.
LSG’s pace attack, which faced injury concerns at the start of the season, has been bolstered by the return of key players like Avesh Khan and Akash Deep. The upcoming return of Mayank Yadav from a back injury is expected to further strengthen the team’s bowling unit.
Despite captain Rishabh Pant’s lean run of form, Langer expressed confidence in his abilities and emphasized the team’s support for him. Langer also downplayed the significance of pitch conditions, stating that playing good cricket is the key to winning matches.
Overall, Langer expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance and is optimistic about their prospects in the tournament, especially with key players returning to full fitness.
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