Ruturaj Gaikwad admits it’s a bitter pill to swallow as Marcus Stoinis leads Lucknow to victory in CSK vs LSG IPL 2024 match

In a thrilling match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Lucknow Super Giant (LSG) in the IPL 2024, CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad’s century went in vain as LSG emerged victorious. Gaikwad’s unbeaten 108 off 60 balls was a remarkable innings, but it was overshadowed by Marcus Stoinis’ stunning 124* off 62 balls for LSG.

This unfortunate trend of centuries going in vain continued in this IPL season, with Gaikwad joining the likes of Virat Kohli and Sunil Narine. Kohli’s unbeaten 113 for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Narine’s 109 for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) also ended in defeat as the chasing teams proved stronger.

Despite Gaikwad’s valiant effort, LSG’s decision to promote Stoinis up the batting order proved to be a game-changer. Stoinis’ exceptional performance single-handedly led LSG to victory, leaving Gaikwad and CSK disappointed.

After the match, Gaikwad acknowledged LSG’s strong performance, admitting that they played a good game. He also highlighted the impact of dew on the game, noting that it took the spinners out of play and affected their strategy.

LSG skipper KL Rahul praised Stoinis for his phenomenal batting display, calling it a “very special” win for the team. Rahul credited Stoinis for his smart and powerful batting, which ultimately secured the victory for LSG.

Overall, the CSK vs LSG match was a rollercoaster of emotions, with Gaikwad’s century standing out as a memorable individual performance in a game filled with twists and turns.