Lucknow: In a high-voltage IPL 2025 clash at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) put up a formidable total of 203/8 in their 20 overs against Mumbai Indians (MI). Mitchell Marsh led the charge with a blistering 60 off 31 balls, while MI captain Hardik Pandya stole the spotlight with an exceptional five-wicket haul.
Marsh, Markram Set the Tone for LSG
After MI won the toss and opted to bowl, LSG openers got off to a solid start. Mitchell Marsh was in devastating form, smashing nine fours and two sixes at a strike rate of 193.55 before falling to Vignesh Puthur’s brilliant caught-and-bowled effort.
Aiden Markram played a steady knock, scoring 53 off 38 balls, hitting two fours and four sixes. However, wickets fell at regular intervals, preventing LSG from fully capitalizing on their strong start.
Hardik Pandya’s Bowling Brilliance
MI skipper Hardik Pandya turned the game on its head with a superb bowling spell, claiming 5/36 in four overs. He dismissed key batters including Nicholas Pooran (12), Rishabh Pant (2), and David Miller (27), ensuring MI stayed in contention.
Other MI bowlers struggled, with Trent Boult (1/28), Ashwani Kumar (1/39), and Vignesh Puthur (1/31) providing minimal support.
Late Flourish from LSG Lower Order
Deepak Hooda (30 off 19) and David Miller (27 off 14) played crucial cameos, while Shardul Thakur’s quick 5 off 2 helped LSG cross the 200-run mark.
With MI now chasing 204 to win, all eyes are on their star-studded batting lineup featuring Ishan Kishan, Rohit Sharma, and Suryakumar Yadav.
Will MI’s batters rise to the occasion, or will LSG’s bowlers defend this total? The second innings promises a thrilling contest!
Score Summary
Lucknow Super Giants – 203/8 (20)
- Mitchell Marsh – 60 (31)
- Aiden Markram – 53 (38)
- Hardik Pandya – 4-0-36-5
Mumbai Indians need 204 runs to win
