Gautam Gambhir was known for being a calm cricketer inhis playing days. However, as he has taken up the mentoring duties for Lucknow Super Giants this year. He has been seeing expressing his emotions. A last-ball thriller was played at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai last night. Lucknow openers played a brilliant knock of 210 runs without losing even a single wicket. Kolkata had a mammoth target to chase. Check out Gautam Gambhir’s aggressive reaction as LSG confirmed a berth in Top 4. It was the true portrayal of every Lucknow fan’s emotions at that moment.
As Marcus Stoinis bowled the final over, the game looked slightly onto KKR’s side. But, Stoinis took 2 wickets in the final 2 deliveries. As Evin Lewis took the brilliant catch, dismissing Rinku Singh, Gautam was seen banging the table with excitement. Rinku has been looking in good-touch this season, and would’ve easy snatched the win from Lucknow. Stoinis made a good comeback after 3 boundaries and a double. Although, Rinku was dismissed, Umesh Yadav could’ve easily hit a four on the last ball. But, Stoinis bowled Umesh Yadav with am on-point delivery, helping LSG win the match. Soon after, Gautam was seen hugging the support staff in his fiery celebration.
Watch: Gautam Gambhir’s aggressive reaction
Later, he was seen hugging skipper KL Rahul. Moreover, he congratulated KL for leading the team to the Playoffs. Lucknow dugout was all smiles after the victory.
On the contrary, Kolkata batter Rinku Singh who has led the team to a win from difficult situations was heartbroken. He lost control and was in tears as KKR’s tournament has ended here. Although KKR didn’t have a successful season, they’ll be happy to utilize not just Rinku’s exceptional fielding abilities. But they’ve also discovered a brilliant finisher in him.
