Ishan Kishan and Rishabh Pant (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant won the toss and opted to beat Ishan Kishan-led Sunrisers Hyderabad in an IPL clash on Sunday.LSG, who lost their opening game of the season against Delhi Capitals, made one change to their playing eleven, bringing in Manimaran Siddharth in place of Anrich Nortje.“We want to bowl first. The wicket is good, but at the same time, you know, their main strength is batting. So let them bat first. We can put them under pressure in the second innings. We still go here every year, it’s not a new challenge. But at the same time, this is one team that can hurt you well. But at the same time, whoever plays better cricket will win,” Pantricket said.
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