In a high-octane T20 clash, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) stormed to victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by five wickets with 23 balls to spare. A stellar performance from Nicholas Pooran and Shardul Thakur ensured a comfortable chase for LSG as they outclassed SRH in all departments of the game.
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Thakur’s Spell Stuns SRH
Batting first, Sunrisers Hyderabad posted a competitive total of 190/9 in their 20 overs. Their innings was powered by Travis Head’s aggressive 47 off 28 balls, well-supported by Aniket Verma’s quickfire 36 off 13 deliveries and Nitish Kumar Reddy’s steady 32 off 28 balls. However, SRH struggled against the brilliance of Shardul Thakur, who delivered a match-winning spell, claiming four wickets for just 34 runs in his four-over quota.
Other LSG bowlers, including Prince Yadav (1/29) and Digvesh Singh (1/40), provided crucial breakthroughs, preventing SRH from accelerating further in the latter stages of their innings.
Pooran’s Explosive Knock Seals the Chase
LSG’s chase was spearheaded by a breathtaking knock from Nicholas Pooran, who smashed 70 off just 26 balls. His aggressive stroke play took the game away from SRH in quick time. Mitchell Marsh also played a pivotal role, scoring a composed 52 off 31 balls to anchor the innings.
Despite some resistance from SRH’s bowling unit, led by Pat Cummins (2/29) and Harshal Patel (1/28), LSG’s batters made light work of the chase. Abdul Samad (22* off 8) added the finishing touches, sealing the win in just 16.1 overs.
Shardul Thakur – Player of the Match
For his phenomenal bowling performance, Shardul Thakur was rightly awarded the Player of the Match. His four-wicket haul dismantled SRH’s middle order, restricting them from crossing the 200-run mark.
Match Summary:
SRH: 190/9 (20)
Travis Head 47 (28), Aniket Verma 36 (13), Nitish Kumar Reddy 32 (28)
Shardul Thakur 4/34 (4), Prince Yadav 1/29 (4), Digvesh Singh 1/40 (4)
LSG: 193/5 (16.1)
Nicholas Pooran 70 (26), Mitchell Marsh 52 (31), Abdul Samad 22* (8)
Pat Cummins 2/29 (3), Harshal Patel 1/28 (2), Mohammed Shami 1/37 (3)
Result: Lucknow Super Giants won by 5 wickets (23 balls left)
