IPL 2023: LSG vs CSK – The Lucknow pitch has once again faced a backlash as the IPL 2023 T20 match between Lucknow Super Giants and Chennai Super Kings on May 6, 2023, offered a ‘Test Match’ experience to the crowd. The home team LSG struggled to keep up with the King of Spin, Chennai Super Kings, in what was a highly anticipated match. Meanwhile, the fans have been left disappointed with the quality of cricket on display and the lack of entertainment value offered by the Lucknow pitch. Follow Indian Premier League 2023 Live Updates with Insidesport.IN
IPL 2023: Lucknow Pitch Offers Test Wickets in LSG vs CSK Clash
The match began with a lot of anticipation and excitement. Lucknow crowd was eager to see their home team perform well against the formidable Chennai Super Kings. However, the pitch had other ideas as it offered a slow and low surface that was more suitable for a Test match than a T20 encounter.
LSG team struggled to get going from the start. Chennai Super Kings’ spinners causing all sorts of trouble for the home team’s batsmen. The Spinners Maheesh Theekshana, Ravindran Jadeja, and Moeen Ali combined scalped 5 wickets out of total of seven wickets.
The IPL is known for its high-scoring encounters and thrilling finishes. But the Lucknow pitch has failed to deliver on these expectations. The Lucknow pitch once again became a talking point. Many cricket fans criticised the surface for its slow and low nature. The social media platforms were flooded with memes and comments about the pitch, with many calling it a ‘shocker’ and a ‘Test match wicket.’
Check Fans Reactions:
Imagine ODI World Cup in this pitches 😄🔥 https://t.co/XC3x37m4Hb
— Balu (@Balu4Tarak) May 3, 2023
Lucknows pitch is worst for scoring
— WOSAMA NATION (@osamabintapin) May 3, 2023
After Powerplay the first boundary is in 15th over. Bhai itna ghatiya pitch 💀
— Shree || Nandu’s day 🦁✨ (@Chandlerstan_) May 3, 2023
Kya tatti pitch hai
— Bawal (@BawalHuMe) May 3, 2023
Spin friendly pitch lo six lu isthunadu vidu 🤦🏻
— THALA 💫 (@uncharted1928) May 3, 2023
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