In a thrilling IPL 2025 encounter, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by five wickets at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
Opting to bowl first, LSG's Shardul Thakur delivered an exceptional performance, claiming 4 wickets for 34 runs, restricting SRH to 190/9.
Rishabh bhaiya's first six as a Super Giant 🥹✨pic.twitter.com/yTcwIgOcBs
— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) March 27, 2025
During the chase, LSG faced an early setback with Aiden Markram's dismissal. However, Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran turned the game around.
Marsh scored a brisk 52 off 31 balls, while Pooran's explosive 70 off just 26 balls, featuring six fours and six sixes, propelled LSG towards victory.
Despite losing some wickets towards the end, LSG secured the win in just 16.1 overs. Shardul Thakur was named Player of the Match for his outstanding bowling performance.
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LSG secured their first win of the season, overcoming SRH's total with ease. Despite SRH's strong batting lineup, LSG's bowling, particularly Shardul Thakur, restricted them to a below-par score. The partnership between Pooran and Marsh was pivotal in LSG's successful chase.
Match Details
- Date: March 27, 2025
- Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
- Result: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) won by 5 wickets.
Scorecard
- Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): 190/9 (20 overs)
- Top Scorers: Travis Head (47), Priyam Garg (36)
- Best Bowler: Shardul Thakur (4/34)
- Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): 193/5 (16.1 overs)
- Top Scorers: Nicholas Pooran (70), Mitchell Marsh (52)
- Best Bowler: Pat Cummins (2/29)
Key Highlights
- Shardul Thakur made an early impact for LSG, taking two wickets in two balls in the third over, including Ishan Kishan for a golden duck.
- Travis Head kept SRH’s momentum going with aggressive batting but was eventually dismissed for 47.
- Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh led LSG’s chase with a strong partnership, ensuring a commanding victory.
- David Miller hit the winning runs for LSG.
Key Moments and Turning Points of the Match
Fast. Faster. Pooran ⚡ pic.twitter.com/FpA0H2tY9Z
— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) March 28, 2025
- Shardul Thakur’s Magical Spell: Shardul Thakur delivered a stunning third over for LSG, dismissing Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan off consecutive deliveries. His four-wicket haul (4/34) was pivotal in restricting SRH to 190/9.
- Travis Head’s Counterattack: Travis Head kept SRH afloat with a brisk 47 off 28 balls, hitting boundaries at crucial moments. His dismissal by Prince Yadav in the eighth over marked a turning point in SRH's innings.
- Nicholas Pooran’s Blistering Knock: Nicholas Pooran stole the show for LSG with an explosive 70 off just 25 balls, including multiple sixes, accelerating the chase and setting up a comfortable win for his team.
- Mitchell Marsh’s Steady Half-Century: Mitchell Marsh contributed significantly to LSG's chase with a composed 52 off 32 balls, forming a solid partnership with Pooran to ensure victory.
- Pat Cummins’ Late Flourish for SRH: SRH skipper Pat Cummins hit three sixes in the death overs, helping his team reach a competitive total of 190/9 despite early setbacks.
Player of the Match and Updated IPL 2025 Points Table
Shardul Thakur was awarded the Player of the Match for his exceptional bowling performance.
He registered career-best figures of 4/34, which included key dismissals of Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan in consecutive deliveries, as well as two wickets in the death overs.
His spell was instrumental in restricting Sunrisers Hyderabad to 190/9, setting up the Lucknow Super Giants' victory.
Rank | Team | M | W | L | T | N/R | PT | NRR | Series Form | Next Matches | Runs For/Against |
1 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2.137 | W | CSK, GT, MI | 177/16.2 - 174/20.0 |
2 | Lucknow Super Giants | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.963 | L W | PBKS, MI, KKR | 402/36.1 - 401/39.3 |
3 | Punjab Kings | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.550 | W | LSG, RR, CSK | 243/20.0 - 232/20.0 |
4 | Chennai Super Kings | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.493 | W | RCB, RR, DC | 158/19.1 - 155/20.0 |
5 | Delhi Capitals | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.371 | W | SRH, CSK, RCB | 211/19.3 - 209/20.0 |
6 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -0.128 | W L | DC, KKR, GT | 476/40.0 - 435/36.1 |
7 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -0.308 | L W | MI, SRH, LSG | 327/37.3 - 328/36.2 |
8 | Mumbai Indians | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.493 | L | GT, KKR, LSG | 155/20.0 - 158/19.1 |
9 | Gujarat Titans | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.550 | L | MI, RCB, SRH | 232/20.0 - 243/20.0 |
10 | Rajasthan Royals | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1.882 | L L | CSK, PBKS, GT | 393/40.0 - 439/37.3 |
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