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The LSG are in a great position to secure a last-four berth, as they are on 16 points. But they still have to win one of their remaining two games to ensure there are no surprises later on, given that two teams -- Rajasthan Royals and RCB -- have 14 points each, while Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad -- on 10 points each -- can also stake claim to last-four berths provided they win their three remaining games.

Thus 35-40 runs are par for the first six overs and teams try to reach 50 before the eighth over. The top-of-the-table IPL 2022 clash between first-timers Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants had a similar script with both teams ending with almost identical scores at the end of the powerplay -- Gujarat managed 35/2 while Lucknow Super Giants were 37/3 wickets.

Rashid Khan and the Gujarat bowlers got into the act after Shubman Gill (63 not out) struck a fighting half-century to help Gujarat Titans reach 144/4 in 20 overs, a score that turned out to be enough on a pitch on which the ball was gripping and coming off slow.

Both the teams are on the verge of securing IPL playoff berths in their maiden appearance, having won eight of the 11 matches each they have played so far. While the KL Rahul-led LSG are topping the charts with 16 points, the Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans are second with an equal number of points but with an inferior net run rate.

Ahead of the start of the 15th edition of the league, nobody would have thought that Mumbai Indians (five-time champions), Chennai Super Kings (four-time champions) and Kolkata Knight Riders (two-times champions) would feature in the bottom three but it is a reality due to the lacklustre performances of these franchise.

While Warner and Shaw have forged some superb partnerships this season, the duo fell cheaply in the game against Lucknow Super Giants at the Wankhede on May 1 to lose the chase of 195 by a mere six runs.

The 23-year old Mohsin used his pace, length deliveries, cutters and shot balls to perfection and picked wickets (4/16) at the crucial junctures and led Lucknow to a six-run win over Delhi in the thrilling 45th match of the IPL 2022 at the Wankhede Stadium, here on Sunday. Chasing a target of 195/3 for victory, captain Pant was going strong for Delhi but Mohsin returned for his second spell and set DC skipper up with four length deliveries, including cutters, up front.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) defeated Delhi Capitals (DC) by 6 runs and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 13 runs. MS Dhoni was back as the captain of CSK. Ruturaj Gaikwad made 99 runs off 57. He missed his well-deserved 100 just by 1 run. 

Brilliant half-centuries by K.L Rahul (77 off 51), Deepak Hooda (52 off 34) and a sensational bowling effort by left-arm pacer Mohsin Khan (4/16) led Lucknow to a six-run win over Delhi in the thrilling 45th match of the IPL 2022 at the Wankhede Stadium.

Brilliant half-centuries by K.L Rahul (77 off 51), Deepak Hooda (52 off 34) and a sensational bowling effort by left-arm pacer Mohsin Khan (4/16) led Lucknow to a six-run win over Delhi in the thrilling 45th match of the IPL 2022 at the Wankhede Stadium.