'Abhi hum zinda hain' - Twitter ecstatic as LSG keep their IPL 2023 playoffs hopes alive with 7 wicket win over SRH

SRH vs LSG

LSG pulled off a spectacular victory against SRH in the 58th match of the IPL 2023, propelling them to the fourth position in the points table. After winning the toss, SRH elected to bat first but failed to capitalize on their good start, managing to post a decent total of 182/6.

Anmolpreet Singh started the innings positively, contributing 36 runs off 27 deliveries, providing a solid foundation for the team. Rahul Tripathi and Aiden Markram also made useful contributions, scoring 20 off 13 and 28 off 20 respectively. However, SRH's batters struggled to convert their starts into substantial scores. Heinrich Klaasen held the innings together with a well-played knock of 47 off 29, but it was Abdul Samad's unbeaten 37 off 25 balls that provided a late flourish to the innings.

LSG's Krunal Pandya proved to be the pick of the bowlers, claiming two crucial wickets and adding pressure on SRH's batting lineup. With a target of 183 in front of them, LSG had a challenging task ahead.

Unfortunately for LSG, their start to the run chase was less than ideal as Kyle Mayers departed early after scoring just 2 runs. However, Prerak Mankad played a vital inning, showcasing his skill and composure under pressure. Mankad's gritty knock of 64 off 45 deliveries, including 7 fours and 2 sixes, anchored the innings and kept LSG in the hunt.

Marcus Stoinis also made a significant contribution with a quickfire 40 off 25, keeping the required run rate in check. However, it was Nicholas Pooran who emerged as the hero of the match. Pooran played a breathtaking innings, smashing 44 runs off a mere 13 balls, which included 3 fours and an astonishing 4 sixes. His power-hitting prowess steered LSG to a remarkable seven-wicket victory.

With this win, LSG climbed to the fourth position in the points table, securing 13 points from 12 matches. SRH, on the other hand, finds themselves languishing at the ninth spot with 8 points from 11 matches.

The match was a perfect example of LSG's resilience and ability to chase down challenging targets. Pooran's blitzkrieg will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the most memorable innings of the tournament. As the IPL 2023 progresses, both teams will be eager to improve their standings and showcase their skills in the upcoming matches.

Here's how Twitter reacted to LSG's win against SRH: 

Master class chase this by LSG on a tough pitch. SRH can only blame themselves on faltering in picking the playing XI wrong many a times & also many strategical errors on field like impact sub played no role today. Unfortunately SRH joins DC & KKR in the casualty list. Hard luck. https://t.co/b2ThW8vTZg

— Prasanna (@prasannalara) May 13, 2023

Now chant kohli kohli you losers😂😂👌👌😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

— Sunny™️ (@lengletszn) May 13, 2023

LSG kicks out SRH! 🤣🔥

Hyderabad crowd deserves this. 👌#KLRahul | #SRHvLSG | #IPL2023 pic.twitter.com/Ry60egENou

— Kunal Yadav (@kunaalyaadav) May 13, 2023

Everything was going well for SRH, until the crowd started that chanting and throwing bottles at the LSG players.

At the end they got a befitting reply from Sir Gautam Gambhir. pic.twitter.com/pW6Hj7SQgC

— Vishal. (@SPORTYVISHAL) May 13, 2023

#LSG are alive in this tournament courtesy this victory and will hope to give a better performance in their last two games. #SRH will feel disappointed the way their matches have gone. This loss will hurt them more. #SRHvsLSG

— Sandeep Kumar Boddapati (@sandeepskb128) May 13, 2023

In my humble opinion- very poor captaincy. Abhishek kept bowling some weird variations right in the slot. Just bowl cut, let him hit you for a 4 over the point fielder. Below average display. Every team
Is targeting the fifth and sixth bowlers

— Jaskaran Malhotra (@JaskaranUSA) May 13, 2023

That's nicholas pooran for you 🤫 , made cry both chokers @sunrisers @rcbtweets #SRHvsLSG pic.twitter.com/aaehXgk2Ux

— Venbaa (@Venba_) May 13, 2023

this shows how important captaincy is in t20s. 1 bad move and your team is on the back foot. #SRH is out of the #IPL2O23. Poor impact pick as well. #LSG are now strong contenders for that playoff spot. #SRHvsLSG

— Kirket Fanatic (@nihanth11) May 13, 2023