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Lucknow Super Giants’ opening batter Devdutt Padikkal’s disappointing run in IPL 2024 continued as he was dismissed for just 7 runs against Gujarat Titans. Padikkal’s dismissal in the ongoing match added to his string of low scores, raising concerns about LSG’s top-order batting woes.
Padikkal’s scores in IPL 2024 so far:
0(3) vs RR
9(6) vs PBKS
6(11) vs RCB
7(7) vs GT
In the match against Gujarat Titans, Padikkal’s stay at the crease was cut short by Umesh Yadav’s probing spell with the new ball. The left-arm pacer bowled a back-of-a-length delivery outside off-stump, shaping away from the batter. Padikkal, playing away from his body with a lack of footwork, could only manage an outside edge that flew straight to the lone slip fielder, where Vijay Shankar took a good low catch.
Padikkal’s dismissal for 7 off 7 balls, including just one boundary, further highlighted his struggles to convert starts into substantial scores. The 22-year-old, touted as one of India’s brightest batting prospects, has failed to live up to expectations in the ongoing IPL season, putting additional pressure on LSG’s middle-order batters.
LSG’s management would be concerned about Padikkal’s form, as a consistent run-scorer at the top of the order is crucial for the team’s success. With the tournament entering its business end, the young batter will need to find his rhythm quickly and provide the much-needed stability to the LSG batting lineup.
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