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LSG vs DC – LSG Post 159/6 as Mukesh Kumar’s 4-Fer Rocks Middle Order – IPL 2025 Match 40 First Innings Update
Lucknow, April 22 (Hindustan Herald):
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) set a target of 160 runs for Delhi Capitals (DC) after posting 159/6 in their 20 overs at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Match 40 of IPL 2025.
Despite a strong opening partnership, DC’s bowling attack, led by Mukesh Kumar’s sensational 4/33, dismantled LSG’s middle order and stifled their momentum in the final overs.
Aiden Markram Anchors Start With Explosive 52
- Runs: 52 (33 balls)
- Fours/Sixes: 2/3
- Strike Rate: 157.57
Aiden Markram led LSG’s charge in the powerplay, racing to a 50 in just 30 balls and building an 87-run opening stand. He fell on the last ball of the 10th over, caught at deep cover by Stubbs off Chameera while attempting a big shot over the longer boundary.
Collapse Triggered After Markram’s Dismissal
After Markram’s dismissal at 87/1, LSG lost momentum quickly:
- Nicholas Pooran (9 off 5) was bowled by Mitchell Starc with a sharp slower ball at 99/2
- Abdul Samad (2 off 8) miscued a pull shot and gave Mukesh Kumar a return catch at 107/3
- Mitchell Marsh (45 off 36) was bowled by a yorker from Mukesh at 110/4
- Ayush Badoni (36 off 21) fell while trying to paddle scoop Mukesh at 159/5
- Rishabh Pant (0) was bowled on the final ball of the innings by Mukesh attempting a reverse lap — LSG ended at 159/6
Mukesh Kumar Stars with Career-Best Spell
Bowling Figures: 4-0-33-4
Wickets: Abdul Samad, Mitchell Marsh, Ayush Badoni, Rishabh Pant
Mukesh Kumar bowled with exceptional discipline, mixing his pace and hitting hard lengths to take 4 crucial wickets across the middle and death overs. His 19th and 20th overs were decisive, cleaning up LSG’s tail end.
Other Key Bowling Performances for DC
- Mitchell Starc: 4-0-25-1 (dismissed Pooran)
- Dushmantha Chameera: 3-0-25-1 (dismissed Markram)
- Kuldeep Yadav: 4-0-33-0
- Axar Patel: 4-0-29-0
DC’s bowling unit worked as a cohesive unit, restricting boundaries and forcing LSG into mistimed shots on a slightly two-paced surface.
Fall of Wickets – LSG Innings
- 87/1 – Aiden Markram (9.6 ov)
- 99/2 – Nicholas Pooran (11.2 ov)
- 107/3 – Abdul Samad (13.2 ov)
- 110/4 – Mitchell Marsh (13.6 ov)
- 159/5 – Ayush Badoni (19.4 ov)
- 159/6 – Rishabh Pant (19.6 ov)
What This Means for the Chase
With a target of 160, DC’s top order will look to capitalize on the early powerplay. LSG’s hope now rests on their spinners — Ravi Bishnoi and Digvesh Rathi — and early wickets from Avesh Khan and Shardul Thakur.
Given the pitch’s slow nature and outfield size, the contest is set to go down to the wire.
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