On the eve of Lucknow Super Giants’ (LSG) IPL 2025 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), a question about LSG’s depleted bowling resources — with Mayank Yadav injured, Mohsin Khan ruled out, and Avesh Khan just returning — miffed Mitchell Marsh.
“I don’t see it as a lack of depth,” Marsh responded firmly. His team, it seems, got the memo. The bowlers threw a spanner into SRH’s ultra-aggressive steamroller, and Nicholas Pooran and Marsh helped seal a five-wicket win at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Thursday, ensuring LSG opened its account in IPL 2025.
Key Highlights:
LSG’s Bowling Struggles Overcome by Shardul Thakur’s Magic
As the match began, the spotlight was on Travis Head, whose blistering batting had everyone asking, “Who will stop Travis Head?” Shardul Thakur answered that question with authority, as he dismissed Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan off consecutive deliveries in the second over, putting SRH in a precarious position early in the game.
Despite Head’s initial dominance — he took Avesh Khan to task — he was eventually dismissed by Prince Yadav, who bowled him out for 35 runs. Yadav’s remarkable shift of 1/29 saw him concede only two boundaries.
SRH’s Small Burst and Struggles Against LSG’s Bowlers
SRH’s innings saw them face consistent setbacks, with LSG’s bowlers taking wickets at crucial intervals. Aniket Verma provided a brief burst of excitement with 36 runs off 13 balls, including three big sixes off Pat Cummins, but SRH finished at 190/9, a score well below par for their otherwise explosive lineup.
Marsh and Pooran Lead the Chase with a Solid Stand
Chasing 191, LSG got off to a solid start. After Mohammed Shami removed Aiden Markram for just one run, the responsibility fell on Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran, who stitched a 116-run partnership. By the end of the PowerPlay, LSG had reached 77 for 1, its second-highest score in IPL history.
The partnership was crucial in setting up the chase, with Marsh and Pooran giving SRH a taste of their own aggressive batting.
Cummins Fights Back, but Samad Seals the Win
While Pat Cummins fought back, removing both Marsh and Pooran in consecutive overs, the chase was well in LSG’s control. Another former SRH player, Abdul Samad, made sure LSG got across the line comfortably, reaching the target with 23 balls to spare.
LSG Opens its Account in IPL 2025 with a Dominant Win
Thanks to Mitchell Marsh’s all-round performance, Shardul Thakur’s vital wickets, and the excellent partnerships between Marsh and Pooran, Lucknow Super Giants managed a comfortable win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2025. Despite early setbacks, LSG’s bowlers kept the pressure on, and Marsh and Pooran guided the team to a successful chase, marking their first win of the season.
Stay tuned for more IPL updates and Mitchell Marsh’s growing impact for LSG in the 2025 season!
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