Watch: Gambhir celebrates wildly as LSG clinch playoffs spot

Lucknow Super Giants mentor Gautam Gambhir was pumped after his team defeated Kolkata Knight Riders in a last-ball thriller on Saturday to enter the IPL 2023 playoffs. A victory on the night allowed LSG to gain a direct entry into the playoffs and avoid the NRR (net run rate) muddle for the fourth and final spot.

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LSG are the third team to reach the IPL 2023 playoffs after Gujarat Titans (1st position) and Chennai Super Kings (2nd).

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IPL 2023: LSG pip KKR by one run in last-ball thriller, enter playoffs

The franchise which entered IPL in 2022 has now reached the playoffs in both seasons.

The Lucknow franchise however had to earn the qualification with a thrilling win over KKR who were also fighting to stay alive in the playoffs race.

Nicholas Pooran was the only batter to score a fifty as LSG made 176/8 batting first in the crucial game.

In reply, Jason Roy (45) and Venkatesh Iyer (24) gave KKR a flying start before Rink Singh (67 not out) took control of the proceedings.

During KKR’s charge, the fans at Eden Gardens started to taunt LSG with “Kohli” chants. The chants were directed towards Gambhir and LSG pacer Naveen-ul-Haq who were involved in a spat with Kohli earlier this month.

Rinku also added to their misery with his excellent knock despite KKR’s middle and lower order failing.

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41 was needed from the last two overs and Rinku Singh collect 20 from the penultimate over and got 19 in the last over but fell short by 2 runs.

As LSG clinched the playoffs spot, Gambhiw was seen banging the table to celebrate the victory.

Kohli’ RCB meanwhile are still not guaranteed a spot in the playoffs. RCB along with Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals are still in contention for the fourth spot.

RCB play Gujarat Titans on Sunday, while MI take on Sunrisers Hyderabad.

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