Lucknow Super Giants suffered a big setback when they received a crushing loss from Sunrisers Hyderabad at Hyderabad when the home side chased down the target of 166 in just 9.4 overs. It was a crucial match for LSG's IPL 2024 play-off fortunes, and it took a major hit with the loss and how the net run rate was dented. It was LSG captain KL Rahul who won the toss and opted to bat first. But their batting performance was not up to the mark and some end over heroics powered them to a score of 165/4. SRH openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma started in a rampaging manner and chased down the total in no time. After the match, LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka was spotted having an agitated chat with LSG captain KL Rahul, the video of which went viral on social media.  LSG Owner Sanjiv Goenka Caught on Camera Having Intense Conversation With KL Rahul Following 10-Wicket Defeat Against SunRisers Hyderabad in IPL 2024 (Watch Video).

According to a report from IndianExpress, Sanjiv Goenka's chat with KL Rahul which happened after the match was regarding LSG's batting approach. In the match against SRH, LSG scored 27/2 in the powerplay and when Rahul himself was dismissed, he was batting at a strike rate of less than hundred, scoring 29 runs off 33 deliveries. Goenka was questioning the side’s approach with the bat in such a high-scoring venue which has already seen a score of 277 during the IPL 2024 season. At the same surface, which seemed slow during the LSG innings and playing strokes seemed difficult, Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma scored at a strike rate of 296.66 and 267.85 respectively. Fans Recall How Sanjiv Goenka 'Sacked' MS Dhoni As Captain of Pune Franchise After LSG Owner's Intense Post-Match Chat With KL Rahul.

A couple of members from the LSG travelling party said the owners questioned the team’s style of play and pointed out that the intent was missing. To make it worse, the heavy defeat shrunk LSG’s net run-rate and this meant that their fate in the tournament would now depend on the results of the other games. They also revealed, despite the heavy atmosphere in the team, it was business as usual. In formal team meetings, it is learnt that Rahul went about his routine as usual. But behind closed doors, there were conversations about Rahul’s association with LSG going forward.

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