Owner of the Lucknow Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise, Sanjiv Goenka, expressed his frustration as he engaged in a heated discussion with the team's captain KL Rahul following Lucknow Super Giants’ (LSG) crushing defeat to SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in a pivotal IPL match on Wednesday. 

The scenario captured along the boundary rope moments after LSG's humiliating 10-wicket loss at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium quickly gained attraction on social media platforms. A section of some cricket lovers were surprised by Goenka’s way of talking and criticized also.

The palpable disappointment in the Lucknow camp was evident, with Goenka, Rahul, and their teammates visibly disheartened by the setback, which significantly dented their prospects of securing a spot in the playoffs. 

Despite heading to Hyderabad with high hopes of maintaining their flawless record against former champions Sun Risers, Lucknow Super Giants faltered against a resurgent SRH side. The Super Giants managed a modest 165, only to witness Sun Risers chase down the target in just 9.4 overs, establishing a new T-20 record in the process. 

The defeat saw Lucknow Super Giants slide to the sixth position in the points table, with their net run rate taking a substantial hit. With 12 points from as many games, Lucknow now find themselves two points adrift of the third-placed Sun Risers.

KL Rahul bore the brunt of criticism for his cautious approach on the field. Despite winning the toss and opting to bat first, Lucknow's lacklustre performance in the powerplay proved costly. Managing a mere 27 runs and losing two wickets during this crucial phase, the Super Giants struggled to match SunRisers' explosive start, with Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head dominating the power-play.