IPL 2022
IPL: LSG look like a team to beat, says Morne Morkel
Former South African pace bowler Morne Morkel lavished praise on IPL 2022 debutant Lucknow Super Giants for their consistent performance in the early stages of the tournament.
Lauding Lucknow's balance in every department, especially their bowling unit, Morkel claimed that the KL Rahul-led side looks like a team to beat in the tournament.
While speaking on Cricket Live on Star Sports, Morkel said, "It was a fantastic effort from Lucknow Super Giants to defend 170 against a classy Sunrisers Hyderabad batting line-up (in their previous game).
"They held their nerves and bowled a good line to not let the opposition batters get away. So, the Super Giants are looking like a team to beat."
Praising Super Giants' potent pace attack Morkel said, "Lucknow Super Giants have got three fantastic bowlers to bowl at the back end (against Sunrisers Hyderabad).
"Avesh Khan picked up two crucial wickets in the 18th over, which was a make or break (situation) in the game. AJ Tye is showing his skills and Jason Holder was also brilliant at the close of the innings. So, obviously I am relieved from a bowler's perspective that teams are winning defending totals."
Lucknow will taken on Delhi Capitals on Thursday.
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