Lucknow, April 12 (UNI) Lucknow Super Giants won the toss and elected to bat first against Delhi Capitals in the 26th match of IPL 2024 at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium here on Friday.
Lucknow captain KL Rahul's decision to bat first seems to be influenced by the favorable conditions at the venue. He mentioned the good record of teams batting first on the ground and expressed confidence in his team's ability to perform well in such conditions.
Rahul factored in the new pitch that has made a significant difference, allowing both bowlers and batsmen to excel. Moreover, he noted the spacious boundaries as conducive to good cricket, with players enjoying the challenge.