Lucknow Super Giants have been widely-regarded as the "target-defenders" of IPL. In the short span of their life in the Indian Premier League, LSG are already the holders of a unique stat while defending targets.
The Lucknow-based franchise hold a near-to-unbeaten record while defending 160+ targets. Courtesy of their young and fearless bowling unit, only once in IPL history, have the LSG been beaten while defending scores over 160.
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What is LSG's record in defending 160+ targets?
Lucknow Super Giants have a 100% record while defending targets over 160. KL Rahul & Co. are unbeaten after batting first, and scoring 160+ totals.
LSG hold a record of 13 wins out of 14 matches, when defending 160+ targets. Their solitary loss while defending 160+ score came against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2024 at Lucknow.
| Matches played defending 160+ target | Wins | Losses | Win % | Loss % | W/L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 13 | 1 | 92% | 8% | 13.00 |
In their match against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2024, LSG, yet again, put on a total beyond the 160-run mark. Courtesy of a 73-run partnership between Ayush Badoni and Arshad Khan, Lucknow scored 167-7 at home on Friday.
However, KL Rahul & Co. failed to defend their score of 167. Delhi chased the 168-run target, and won the encounter by six wickets.
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