IPL 2023: 'We didn't play well enough to win' says Rohit Sharma after crucial loss against LSG

Lucknow's Marcus Stoinis won the Player of the Match award for his batting.

In a thrilling game at Ekana Stadium, Lucknow Super Giants defeated Mumbai Indians by a mere 5 runs. Mohsin Khan defended 11 runs in the last over to give Mumbai a shocking defeat. He conceded just 5 runs in the 20th over. Mumbai had a brilliant start to their chase with Rohit Sharma (37) and Ishan Kishan (59) adding 90 runs for the first wicket.

Lucknow Super Giants put up 177 runs on the board with the help of Marcus Stoinis (89) and Krunal Pandya (49). Mumbai had a great start in bowling as well, Behrendorff sent back Deepak Hooda and Prerak Mankad in two consecutive deliveries. Chasing 178, Mumbai’s finishers failed to smash big runs. Only Tim David (32) challenged Lucknow’s bowling. 

Rohit feels MI didn't play well enough

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma had a decent day with the bat. He scored 37 runs in 25 balls with four and 3 sixes. After a shocking defeat, Captain Rohit said, “ We just lost the game. We didn’t play well enough to win the game. There were little moments in the game that we didn’t win unfortunately”.

Rohit also spoke about the reasons for the loss and said, “It was a good pitch to bat on and that score was definitely chasable and we lost our way in the second half of the inning. We gave too many runs at the back end and the last three overs went for a few. But the way we started we were in a position to chase”. 

Mohsin has a big heart, says Krunal Pandya

Lucknow captain Krunal Pandya had a great game with the bat and scored 49 runs. He had to retire hurt mid-inning. Talking about his game, Krunal Pandya said, “I was having cramps, and I felt like I pulled a muscle”. Mohsin Khan only had 11 runs to defend in his last over, he just conceded 5 and won the game for Lucknow.

On Mohsin’s superb bowling, Krunal Pandya said, “Mohsin has a really big heart. And when you have a big heart, the sky's the limit. You go a long way too. He was injured last year. He went through a big surgery but he did well”. Mohsin Khan in his 3 overs conceded 26 runs and picked up a wicket. 

Stoinis smashed 8 sixes in his inning

Lucknow’s all-rounder Marcus Stoinis was awarded Player of the Match for his wonderful inning of 89 runs. He smashed 8 sixes in his inning and helped 8 towering sixes. Talking about match winners, Stoinis said, “We have shown over the last two years that there are no superstars winning games. Different people contributing to our wins”. Stoinis smashed 89 runs in just 47 balls, he added 82 runs for the 3rd wicket with Krunal Pandya before Krunal got retired hurt.