Batted well but didn't capitalize: LSG skipper KL Rahul after losing to CSK

Lucknow Super Giants LSG failed to build on the momentum they had created in the first match against Delhi Capitals DC as they lost to Chennai Super Kings CSK at MA Chidambaram Stadium on MondayEven though LSG had a dream start while chasing an enormous target of 218 runs they started to fade away after the powerplayKyle Mayers 53 Marcus Stoinis 21 Nicholas Pooran 32 and Ayush Badonis 23 fiery knocks brought LSG back into the game but they ended up falling short with a score of 2057 and it all came down to their inability to capitalize on the small momentsWe batted well but we didnt capitalize on the small momentum Kyle Mayers is coming off good form he was smoking them for West Indies and comes here with the same form and intent Great to see what hes done with the opportunity Bishnoi is someone Ive played with for a while he gets wickets when things arent going well puts his hand up and contains runs Good to see different guys putting their hands up LSG skipper KL Rahul said after the matchAfter winning the toss Rahul didnt waste even a second to choose fielding in their second match However his decision seemed to backfire after Devon Conway and Ruturaj Gaikwad showed some terrific batting skills to produce one of the best powerplay knocks in the history of IPL CSK ended the powerplay with a score of 790Also readIPL 2023 Mark Woodrsquos fast and furiousWouldnt change the toss decision we didnt win because we didnt capitalize on the small moments We had a good start but couldnt press on Not often well find 45 guys caught on the boundary ropes they needed to go over and will go over the next time Well take that in T20 cricket today the game didnt go our way but this is the way we want to keep playing Rahul saidNot the ideal start after winning the toss The first couple of overs it was a bit sticky and there was a bit of movement but we did not bowl in the right areas and they got that flier When you have quality batters in the opposition they make you pay Something for us to learn but the way Rutu and Conway played was brilliant It does take time to learn what lengths to bowl on a surface but to go for 70 odd in six overs isnt ideal Rahul continuedLucknow will be keen to bounce back and return to winning ways against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Friday at the Ekana Sports City StadiumThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever