Here’s a detailed review of the IPL 2025 match between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Mumbai Indians (MI) held on April 4, 2025:
Match Overview
Lucknow Super Giants secured a 12-run victory over Mumbai Indians in a thrilling encounter at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. This win marked LSG’s first home victory of the season.
First Innings: Lucknow Super Giants
- Total: 203/8 in 20 overs
- Key Performances:
- Mitchell Marsh: 60 runs off 31 balls
- Aiden Markram: 53 runs off 38 balls
LSG’s innings were bolstered by a dynamic 60 from Mitchell Marsh and a steady 53 from Aiden Markram, setting a formidable target for MI.
Second Innings: Mumbai Indians
- Total: 191/5 in 20 overs
- Key Performances:
- Suryakumar Yadav: 67 runs off 43 balls
- Naman Dhir: 46 runs
- Hardik Pandya: 28* runs off 16 balls
Despite a valiant 67 from Suryakumar Yadav and contributions from Naman Dhir and Hardik Pandya, MI fell short by 12 runs.
Bowling Highlights
- LSG:
- Avesh Khan and Digvesh Rathi delivered disciplined spells, particularly in the death overs, restricting MI’s chase effectively.
- MI:
- Hardik Pandya showcased an all-round performance with impressive bowling figures of 5/36.
Key Moments
- Mitchell Marsh’s aggressive batting provided LSG with early momentum.
- Hardik Pandya’s five-wicket haul kept MI in contention during LSG’s innings.
- Avesh Khan’s composed final over ensured LSG’s victory despite Hardik’s late onslaught.
Conclusion
This match highlighted LSG’s resilience and ability to defend a challenging total, marking a significant win in their IPL 2025 campaign.
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