Mayers scored 53 off 22 balls, but it was KL Rahul’s slow knock that dominated social media. Fans chastised the LSG captain for failing to show intent with the bat despite the fact that the required run rate was more than 10 runs per over from the start.
Some argue that he is only playing because he is the designated captain, while others argue that he should only play ODIs and stop playing the shorter format of the game.
KL Rahul had also failed in his first match for LSG, being dismissed for eight runs after facing 12 deliveries. The 30-year-old was also demoted from Grade A to Grade B in his annual contract by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Returning to the IPL, CSK won their first match of the season at Chepauk. The way Dhoni managed the game, it appears that it will be difficult for others to beat CSK in Chennai.