LSG never had the momentum in their favour in IPL 2026 and were knocked out early from the race to the playoffs. The side needs a win in their final league game against the Punjab Kings in Lucknow to sign off on a high and get themselves out of being wooden spooners in the points table.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt\u2019s been nice to contribute individually, but it\u2019s a shame how the season has unfolded. It\u2019s certainly not how we wanted to finish, but on a personal level, I\u2019ve enjoyed the challenge. As I said, the results are disappointing, but the vibe remains positive.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe have a fantastic group of people here. The emphasis right now is on finishing the tournament strongly; we are still playing to win every game, and there is still plenty to play for in terms of pride and momentum,\u201d Inglis said in a pre-match chat with the broadcasters.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reflecting on his role at the top of the order, where he\u2019s made 194 runs in four innings, Inglis explained the demands of batting in the format. \u201cIt is fairly simple, really. When you're batting at the top of the order in this format, you don\u2019t have much time to \u2018build\u2019 an innings in the traditional sense; you have to get on with it as quickly as possible.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
On preparations and adaptability, Inglis added, \u201cYou do your homework before the game, looking at previous matches played on this specific wicket and studying the opposition, but you must adapt quickly. You don\u2019t have a long window to settle in, so you must identify your best scoring options immediately while maintaining a really positive mindset.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reflecting on his role at the top of the order, where he\u2019s made 194 runs in four innings, Inglis explained the demands of batting in the format. \u201cIt is fairly simple, really. When you're batting at the top of the order in this format, you don\u2019t have much time to \u2018build\u2019 an innings in the traditional sense; you have to get on with it as quickly as possible.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHaving played with many of these guys last year, I\u2019ve spent a lot of time around them, and I know their skill sets well. That\u2019s definitely a bonus heading into tonight, but it doesn't guarantee success. Hopefully, I can turn that knowledge into a big score.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n