Key Highlights MI vs LSG:
Mumbai Indians delivered a complete team performance to register a dominant 54-run win over Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025 Match 45 at Wankhede Stadium. Batting first, MI piled up a daunting 215 for 7, followed by a disciplined bowling display that restricted LSG to just 161 in their 20 overs.
MI Bat First: SKY, Rickelton, Dhir Light Up Wankhede
- Suryakumar Yadav smashed a blistering 54 off 28 balls (4 fours, 4 sixes), setting the tone for Mumbai’s acceleration in the death overs.
- Ryan Rickelton anchored the top order with a well-made 58 off 32, striking 4 fours and 4 sixes.
- Naman Dhir added late fireworks with a rapid 25 off 11 balls*, striking at 227.
MI’s innings featured consistent scoring bursts, with the team reaching:
- 66/1 in 6 overs
- 100/2 in 9.4 overs
- 200 in 18.5 overs
- Final score: 215/7 in 20 overs
Avesh Khan was the pick of LSG’s bowlers with 2/42, while Mayank Yadav also claimed 2 wickets but went for 40 runs.
LSG Chase Falters: Bumrah, Boult Lead the Charge
Chasing 216, LSG’s top order collapsed under pressure:
- Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, and Rishabh Pant fell within the first 7 overs.
- Only Ayush Badoni (35 off 22) and Mitchell Marsh (34 off 24) showed some resistance.
- LSG finished on 161/10, falling well short of the target.
Mumbai Indians Bowling Highlights:
- Trent Boult: 4-0-30-3
- Jasprit Bumrah: 4-0-30-2
- Will Jacks: 2-0-12-2 (key wickets of Pant and Pooran)
- Corbin Bosch: 4-0-26-1
Match Flow & Key Moments
- MI’s aggressive intent from ball one yielded a strong start and multiple 50-run partnerships.
- Will Jacks’ stunning double-wicket over after the powerplay tilted momentum firmly in MI’s favor.
- Boult and Bumrah cleaned up the LSG lower order efficiently.
- LSG were penalized for a slow over rate during their bowling innings, adding to their woes.
What Happens Next
With this win, Mumbai Indians strengthen their playoff credentials, showcasing firepower across departments. LSG, meanwhile, will need to regroup quickly as the tournament nears its business end.
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