Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka won plenty of admirers online after a touching moment involving pacer Prince Yadav in Sunday’s game against Gujarat Titans (GT). A viral clip showed Goenka moving in to check the youngster’s hand after the speedster had an injury scare during the match. The incident occurred when Prince was hit on the hand during his follow-through following a powerful shot from Shubman Gill, prompting an immediate response from the physio.
Quick facts
- Sanjiv Goenka checked on Prince Yadav’s injured hand after the LSG pacer was struck during play.
- Prince Yadav still completed his full four-over spell despite the blow.
- After the match, Goenka asked Prince about the condition of the hand while he was talking with Ishant Sharma.
- LSG lost their second match of the season, falling to GT by seven wickets at Ekana Stadium, Lucknow.
- Jos Buttler made 60 off 37 balls, and Gujarat reached 165 with eight balls remaining.
Even after the impact, Prince displayed plenty of resolve to finish his quota of four overs. Goenka’s attention to the youngster’s well-being after the final whistle resonated with fans, who praised the owner’s gesture as a reminder that cricket moments are about more than just the scoreline. The video quickly circulated, bringing the focus back to Prince’s grit and the care shown by the franchise.
Following the game, Goenka walked up to Prince while the pacer was in conversation with experienced India bowler Ishant Sharma. The LSG owner asked about the condition of the injured hand before taking a brief moment to greet Ishant as well. In a match-day atmosphere that can often be hectic, the small interaction stood out for its warmth.
Gujarat’s chase at Ekana Stadium
On the field, Lucknow Super Giants suffered their second defeat of the campaign on Sunday, with Gujarat Titans winning by seven wickets. Buttler produced a sharp knock of 60 from 37 deliveries and helped set the tone in a second-wicket stand worth 84 runs alongside captain Shubman Gill, who contributed 56. Gujarat chased down 165 at Ekana Stadium with eight balls to spare.
Gill also notched his second consecutive half-century, but the momentum had swung in Lucknow’s direction when wickets fell for both Gill and Buttler within a six-ball window. That burst gave the home side renewed hope, even as the chase remained firmly in Gujarat’s control. From there, Washington Sundar stayed unbeaten on 21, while Rahul Tewatia added 10 to guide the finishing overs.
Lucknow’s bowling efforts were led by Prasidh Krishna, who played a key role in Gujarat’s second successive win. After being asked to bat first, Lucknow were restricted to 164-8, with Prasidh’s figures reading 4-28—his best T20 return. The early strikes kept the chase manageable, but once Gujarat got moving, their batters ensured they crossed the line comfortably.
Lucknow’s top order managed starts but struggled to turn them into larger scores. South Africa batter Aiden Markram top-scored for the home team with 30, but the rest of the batting lineup could not add enough runs to build a bigger total. With the ball, Lucknow’s chances narrowed after the middle-overs swing, as Gujarat maintained control and completed the chase with room to spare.
