India's top-order batters, including Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma, trained intensely in Lucknow ahead of the second ODI against Afghanistan. Coach Sairaj Bahutule backed Rohit's experience, while Gill showed impressive form. Spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Harsh Dubey also practiced.
India's top-order batsmen, including Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma, underwent rigorous net sessions at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, preparing for their upcoming match against Afghanistan. Concerns over Rohit's fitness were addressed by spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule, who emphasized his invaluable experience and leadership.
Lucknow Super Giants secured their maiden home win in IPL 2026 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, but the match was marred by the discovery of fake AI-generated tickets. Police apprehended four individuals from Chhattisgarh for using AI tools and graphic software to create and sell counterfeit tickets outside the Ekana Stadium.
Lucknow Super Giants secured their maiden home win in IPL 2026 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, but the match was marred by the discovery of fake AI-generated tickets. Police apprehended four individuals from Chhattisgarh for using AI tools and graphic software to create and sell counterfeit tickets outside the Ekana Stadium.
Kolkata Knight Riders left out available Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana for their crucial IPL match against Lucknow Super Giants at Ekana Stadium. KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane chose to bat first, citing the need to give freedom to the batting unit. LSG captain Rishabh Pant won the toss and chose to bowl, confirming George Linde as the sole change. Both teams sit at the bottom of the table in this must-win contest.
Lucknow Super Giants crashed to their third consecutive home defeat this season, losing by 40 runs to Rajasthan Royals at Ekana Stadium on April 22. Chasing 160, LSG collapsed to 11/3 within three overs as Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger exploited the extra pace and bounce. Head coach Justin Langer admitted his batters have struggled to adapt to conditions resembling the WACA Ground in Perth, with LSG winning just six of 17 matches at the venue since 2024.
Lucknow Super Giants suffered a 40-run defeat to Rajasthan Royals at Ekana Stadium on April 22, with head coach Justin Langer admitting his batters are struggling to adapt to the venue's extra pace and bounce. Chasing 160, LSG collapsed to 11/3 in three overs as Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger exploited the conditions. Langer compared the pitch to Perth's WACA Ground, stating his team has been unable to adjust to the short ball. LSG have now lost all three home games this season and just six of 17 matches at Ekana since 2024.
Lucknow Super Giants host Rajasthan Royals at Ekana Stadium in IPL 2026. LSG are winless at home and have lost four of six matches, while RR sit third in the standings. Jofra Archer poses a major threat with the ball in the Powerplay, with the pitch favoring spinners in middle overs.
