Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants: Mumbai Indians (MI) produced a clinical all-round performance to defeat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 54 runs at the Wankhede Stadium in Match 45 of IPL 2025. Powered by strong batting efforts from Ryan Rickelton and Suryakumar Yadav, followed by a lethal bowling spell from Jasprit Bumrah, Mumbai Indians secured a crucial win to bolster their playoff hopes.
After losing the toss and being put into bat by LSG captain, Mumbai openers made the most of a good batting surface. Ryan Rickelton set the tone with an aggressive 58 off just 32 balls, smashing boundaries at will and keeping the pressure on LSG’s bowlers. Suryakumar Yadav, coming in at number three, continued the assault with a quickfire 54 from 28 deliveries, showcasing his trademark flair and innovation.
Will Jacks chipped in with a valuable 29 off 21 balls, helping Mumbai post an imposing total of 215/7 in their 20 overs. Despite LSG bowlers like Mayank Yadav (2/40) and Avesh Khan (2/42) picking up important wickets, the MI batters maintained a strong scoring rate throughout. Ravi Bishnoi managed a solitary wicket but remained expensive, conceding 41 runs in his four overs.
Chasing a daunting target of 216, Lucknow Super Giants never really found their rhythm. Ayush Badoni fought hard with a gritty 35 off 22 balls, while Mitchell Marsh tried to stabilize the innings with a 34-run knock. Nicholas Pooran attempted a counterattack, blasting 27 off just 15 balls, but regular wickets pegged LSG back.
The night, however, belonged to Jasprit Bumrah, who was simply unplayable. The MI pace spearhead ripped through the LSG batting order with figures of 4/22 in his four overs, delivering another bowling masterclass. Trent Boult also delivered a sensational spell, taking 3/20, and Will Jacks added to the damage with a handy 2/18 in his two overs.
LSG were eventually bundled out for 161, handing Mumbai Indians a comfortable 54-run victory.
This win marks a strong comeback for MI as they aim to push into the top tier of the points table. Meanwhile, Lucknow Super Giants will need to regroup quickly if they hope to keep their playoff ambitions alive.
Brief Scores:
- Mumbai Indians: 215/7 in 20 overs (Ryan Rickelton 58, Suryakumar Yadav 54; Mayank Yadav 2/40, Avesh Khan 2/42)
- Lucknow Super Giants: 161 all out in 20 overs (Ayush Badoni 35, Mitchell Marsh 34; Jasprit Bumrah 4/22, Trent Boult 3/20)
Result: Mumbai Indians won by 54 runs.
Player of the Match: Jasprit Bumrah
