In a standout performance in IPL 2025, Shardul Thakur led the charge with 4 wickets for 34 runs, helping Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) limit Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to 190/9. Despite high expectations from SRH, who were hoping to set a record-breaking 300+ total, Thakur’s brilliance with the ball proved too much for the opposition.
Key Highlights:
Thakur’s Early Breakthroughs Set the Tone for LSG
Rishabh Pant won the toss and opted to bowl first, a decision that paid off early. Thakur made his presence felt by removing Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan off successive balls in the third over. Sharma was dismissed with a pull to deep square leg, and Kishan was caught down the leg side, leaving SRH in a perilous position at 10/2.
Travis Head’s Quickfire Start, but LSG Remain Calm
Despite early setbacks, Travis Head tried to put SRH back on track with a series of aggressive shots, including two sixes and a four off Avesh Khan. However, his luck ran out when he was dropped at 35 and eventually dismissed for 47. Prince Yadav made his mark by cleaning up Head’s stumps for his first IPL wicket.
Bizarre Run Out and Strong Middle Order Collapse
The middle overs saw further drama, as Heinrich Klaasen was run out in an unconventional fashion. A full toss from Prince was dropped by him but ricocheted to hit the stumps, sending Klaasen back to the dugout. Soon after, Ravi Bishnoi sent Nitish Kumar Reddy packing, leaving SRH with a challenging task ahead.
Verma’s Quickfire 36 and Pat Cummins’ Blazing Start
Despite the setbacks, Aniket Verma gave SRH a glimmer of hope by smashing back-to-back sixes off Bishnoi and Rathi. However, his dismissal for 36 off 13 balls dampened SRH’s momentum. Pat Cummins came in swinging with three sixes off the first three balls he faced but fell quickly, and SRH ended with a total of 190/9.
LSG’s Winning Edge Thanks to Shardul’s Magic
With Shardul Thakur’s stunning spell and crucial contributions from other bowlers like Bishnoi, LSG defended a tricky target with ease. Despite SRH’s strong batting lineup, they failed to capitalise on their early starts, allowing LSG to complete the win and continue their solid start in IPL 2025.
Shardul Thakur’s IPL 2025 Performance
Shardul Thakur’s IPL 2025 price may have raised eyebrows, but his performance against SRH confirms his value as a top-tier bowler in the competition. With 4 wickets for 34 runs, Thakur proved to be the backbone of LSG’s bowling attack, keeping the SRH batting under control despite early threats.
Stay tuned for more updates on Shardul Thakur‘s continued impact in IPL 2025!
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