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Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) bounced back after a tough loss earlier this week, securing their first victory in IPL 2025. They defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by five wickets with 23 balls to spare. Shardul Thakur’s brilliant four-wicket haul (4/34) and explosive batting from Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh made the 191-run chase look effortless.
Key Turning Points in the Match
LSG’s bowlers applied constant pressure, taking regular wickets. Thakur’s twin strikes removed Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan early, preventing SRH from gaining momentum. Despite some aggressive cameos, the disciplined bowling kept them in check. In response, Pooran and Marsh’s 116-run partnership in just over seven overs sealed the game for LSG.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Innings
PowerPlay – SRH Recovers After a Slow Start
Score: 62/2 (Run Rate: 10.33, 4s/6s: 6/3)
After posting 286 in their previous match, SRH aimed to continue their explosive form. However, Thakur and Avesh Khan’s disciplined spells restricted them to 15 runs in the first two overs. Thakur then dismissed Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan. Travis Head counterattacked with an 18-run over off Avesh but was dropped twice in the sixth over, giving LSG missed opportunities.
Middle Overs – A Mix of Wickets and Boundaries
Score: 81/3 (Run Rate: 9.00, 4s/6s: 4/4)
SRH’s momentum fluctuated as Travis Head continued attacking before falling to Prince Yadav. Heinrich Klaasen hit a stunning boundary and a powerful six, but a quick run-out halted his charge. Bishnoi dismissed Reddy, but Aniket Verma revived SRH’s innings with back-to-back sixes in the 15th over.
Death Overs – Late Flourish Amidst Wickets
Score: 47/4 (Run Rate: 9.4, 4s/6s: 0/5)
Aniket Verma continued his counterattack but fell after a quick 13-ball 36. Pat Cummins played a short yet impactful cameo, smashing three sixes in four balls. Thakur wrapped up his stellar performance with his fourth wicket, restricting SRH to 190/9 in 20 overs.
Lucknow Super Giants Innings
PowerPlay – A Fiery Start by Pooran and Marsh
Score: 77/1 (Run Rate: 12.83, 4s/6s: 6/6)
Despite losing Aiden Markram early to Shami, LSG’s batters counterattacked aggressively. Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran took on SRH’s bowlers, smashing sixes at will. Pooran capitalized on a loose over from Simarjeet Singh, hitting consecutive sixes, while Marsh punished Shami with back-to-back maximums. LSG ended the PowerPlay at 77/1.
Middle Overs – A Match-Winning Partnership
Score: 99/4 (Run Rate: 11.00, 4s/6s: 10/4)
Pooran continued his assault, reaching his half-century in just 18 balls—the fastest in IPL 2025. Despite SRH introducing Zampa as an impact sub, LSG’s dominance continued. Cummins finally removed Pooran, while Marsh completed his second consecutive fifty before chipping one to long-on. A slight middle-order wobble followed, but Abdul Samad’s quick cameo ensured LSG stayed in control.
Death Overs – LSG Clinch the Win Comfortably
Score: 18/0 (Run Rate: 15.45, 4s/6s: 2/1)
Abdul Samad continued his attacking approach, smashing Zampa for a six and a four. David Miller sealed the win with a stylish boundary through covers. LSG chased down the target in just 16.1 overs, securing a dominant five-wicket victory.
Match Summary
Sunrisers Hyderabad: 190/9 in 20 overs (Travis Head 47, Aniket Verma 36; Shardul Thakur 4/34, Prince Yadav 1/29)
Lucknow Super Giants: 193/5 in 16.1 overs (Nicholas Pooran 70, Mitchell Marsh 52; Pat Cummins 2/29, Harshal Patel 1/28)
Result: Lucknow Super Giants won by 5 wickets.
What’s Next?
SRH will now travel to Visakhapatnam to face Delhi Capitals in an afternoon match on March 30 (Sunday). LSG will enjoy a four-day break before hosting Punjab Kings on April 1 (Tuesday).
