IPL 2025: LSG Beats MI by 12 Runs in Thrilling Clash
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) held their nerve in a high-octane encounter to register a 12-run victory over Mumbai Indians (MI) in their IPL 2025 clash on Friday.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) held their nerve in a high-octane encounter to register a 12-run victory over Mumbai Indians (MI) in their IPL 2025 clash on Friday. The win was built on strong performances by openers Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram, followed by a disciplined bowling effort that thwarted MI’s chase of 204 runs.
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Marsh-Markram Blaze Guides LSG to 203
LSG, batting first, posted a formidable 203/8 on the board. Australian power-hitter Mitchell Marsh led the charge with a scintillating 60 off just 31 balls, while Aiden Markram provided steady support with a 38-ball 53. The duo shared a 76-run opening stand, setting the platform for a big total.
Despite a mid-innings collapse triggered by MI skipper Hardik Pandya’s exceptional bowling spell — where he picked up a five-wicket haul (5/36) — the hosts managed to breach the 200-run mark. Pandya’s scalps included key wickets of Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant, Markram, David Miller, and Akash Deep.
SKY and Dhir Resist but LSG Hold On
Chasing 204, MI lost openers Will Jacks and Ryan Rickelton cheaply. However, Suryakumar Yadav (SKY) and Naman Dhir stitched together a crucial partnership to revive the innings. SKY looked in sublime touch, notching up a well-timed half-century, while Dhir played a supportive knock before falling to Digvesh Singh just before his own fifty.
The game swung back in LSG’s favour post the strategic timeout when Ravi Rathi dismissed Dhir, breaking the dangerous stand. Tilak Varma’s inability to rotate the strike added pressure on Suryakumar, stalling MI’s momentum in the middle overs.
Despite SKY’s best efforts, LSG bowlers maintained composure in the death overs to secure a hard-fought win.
What This Means
This victory gives LSG a crucial boost in the points table and underlines their balanced team performance. For MI, it was a case of missed opportunities despite a promising middle-order fightback.
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