[Watch] Devdutt Padikkal Faces The Wrath Of Umesh Yadav; Sends Him Packing With Sheer Pace

Mohit Sharma celebrating with Umesh Yadav after he sent Padikkal away (AP News)

In a thrilling encounter between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Gujarat Titans (GT) at Ekana Stadium, the fiery pace of Umesh Yadav rattled the LSG top order, particularly causing trouble for Devdutt Padikkal.

Facing Umesh Yadav's relentless attack, Devdutt Padikkal's struggle continued as he fell victim to the experienced seamer. Umesh Yadav, in his element, delivered a peach of a delivery, pitching it on a good length and inducing just enough movement away from Padikkal. The young batsman, attempting to negotiate the delivery, managed only to edge the ball, sending it flying towards Vijay Shankar at first slip.

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Vijay Shankar showcased his agility and safe hands, completing the dismissal with precision. This dismissal marked Padikkal's departure after a brief stay at the crease, leaving LSG reeling with two early setbacks within the powerplay overs.

Devdutt Padikkal's faltering form poses a significant worry for LSG. With barely 25 runs across four innings, his bat remains silent, raising doubts about his effectiveness. His inability to deliver consistently amplifies concerns about LSG's batting stability and their reliance on other players to fill the void.

At the time of writing, LSG finds themselves at 26/2, with the responsibility of resurrecting the innings resting on the shoulders of their captain, KL Rahul, and the dynamic all-rounder Marcus Stoinis. 

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