Lucknow Super Giants cruised to a 33-run victory over Gujarat Titans in Lucknow on Sunday.
The 25-year-old bowling sensation stole the limelight with his impressive performance, claiming figures of 5-30 without an international appearance.
Lucknow’s win marked their first win over Gujarat in five attempts in the IPL series. Thakur’s decisive spell ended with two crucial wickets in 19 overs which sealed the match in Lucknow’s favour.
Marcus Stoinis showed his mettle, scoring an impressive 58 to take Lucknow to 163-5. Despite the low performance, Lucknow’s bowlers, led by spinner Krunal Pandya’s three-wicket haul, saved the total.
The match’s highlight was Ravi Bishnoi’s brilliant comeback from his leg to dismiss Gujarat’s impact substitute Kane Williamson for just one run.
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Adding to Gujarat’s woes, left-arm spinner Krunal Pandya, brother of Sukabumi’s Hardik Pandya, turned the season around with a crucial 31, claiming two wickets when Sai Sudarshan scalped him.
Thakur’s heroics boosted Gujarat’s hopes of a successful chase as he posted a maiden double-wicket haul. His impressive performance included a five-wicket haul on his debut in T20 cricket, leading to a memorable win for Lucknow.
