LSG won against MI by 12 Runs
- LSG 203/8 (20)
- SRH 191/5 (20)
PLAYER OF THE MATCH
Digvesh Singh Rathi
In a thrilling encounter at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on April 4, 2025, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) edged out the Mumbai Indians (MI) by 12 runs in Match 16 of the IPL 2025 season. This victory marked LSG’s first home win of the season, showcasing a blend of aggressive batting and disciplined bowling.
LSG’s Innings:
After being put into bat by MI’s captain Hardik Pandya, LSG posted a formidable total of 203/8. The innings was anchored by Mitchell Marsh, who played a blistering knock of 60 runs off 31 balls, including 9 fours and 2 sixes. He was well-supported by Aiden Markram, who contributed a steady 53 off 38 balls. Despite a middle-order wobble, with notable contributions from Ayush Badoni (30 off 19) and David Miller (27 off 14), LSG managed to cross the 200-run mark. MI’s skipper Hardik Pandya was the standout bowler, claiming impressive figures of 5/36 in his 4 overs.
MI’s Response:
Chasing 204, MI’s innings had a rocky start, losing early wickets. However, Naman Dhir played a counter-attacking innings, scoring 46 off 24 balls, stabilizing the innings alongside Suryakumar Yadav, who top-scored with a fluent 67 off 43 balls. Despite their efforts, MI fell short, ending their innings at 191/5. LSG’s bowlers, particularly Digvesh Singh Rathi, maintained tight lines, with Rathi delivering an economical spell of 1/21 in 4 overs, earning him the Player of the Match award.
Key Moments:
- Mitchell Marsh’s Aggressive Start: Marsh’s quickfire 60 provided LSG with the momentum needed to set a challenging target.
- Hardik Pandya’s Five-Wicket Haul: Leading from the front, Pandya’s exceptional bowling performance kept MI in contention during LSG’s innings.
- Digvesh Singh Rathi’s Economical Bowling: In a high-scoring game, Rathi’s spell was instrumental in stifling MI’s chase during the crucial middle overs.
Conclusion:
This victory propels LSG up the points table, showcasing their potential in the tournament. For MI, despite commendable individual performances, the loss highlights areas needing attention, particularly in their bowling department. As the IPL 2025 season progresses, both teams will look to build on this experience in their upcoming fixtures.