The 16th match of IPL 2025 between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Mumbai Indians (MI) turned out to be a high-scoring thriller at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. LSG emerged victorious by 12 runs in a game filled with power-hitting, drama, and brilliant individual performances.
Toss and First Innings: LSG Set the Tone
Mumbai Indians won the toss and decided to bowl first on a batting-friendly surface. But the decision backfired as LSG batters came out all guns blazing.
Mitchell Marsh led the charge for LSG with a fiery 60 off just 31 balls. He was well supported by Aiden Markram, who scored 53 off 38. After losing wickets in the middle overs, LSG found a late flourish from David Miller (27 off 14) and Abdul Samad (42 off 21), taking them to a competitive 203/8 in 20 overs.
Hardik Pandya was the pick of the bowlers for MI, taking 4 wickets and keeping the scoring in check during crucial moments. Vignesh Puthur and Trent Boult chipped in with one wicket each, but the rest of the bowling attack struggled under pressure.
Mumbai’s Chase: A Strong Fight That Fell Short
In response, MI got off to a shaky start, losing Will Jacks and Ryan Rickelton early. But Naman Dhir brought them back into the game with a blazing 46 off 24 balls, followed by a scintillating knock from Suryakumar Yadav, who smashed 67 runs in just 43 balls.
However, once SKY departed, LSG pulled things back brilliantly. The pressure kept mounting, and despite some late blows from Hardik Pandya (28*) and Santner (2*), Mumbai Indians could only reach 191/5, falling 12 runs short.
Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, and Akash Deep shared the wickets, while Ravi Bishnoi and Digvesh Rathi bowled economical spells that made the difference in the end.
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Turning Point of the Match
The turning point in this LSG vs MI clash was the disciplined bowling by LSG in the death overs. MI looked in control while Suryakumar Yadav was at the crease, but his dismissal at a crucial stage helped LSG gain momentum and seal the game.
Player of the Match
Mitchell Marsh was named the Player of the Match for his explosive knock at the top that laid the foundation for LSG’s big total.
What This Means for the Points Table
This win gives LSG a much-needed boost in the IPL 2025 points table. For Mumbai Indians, it’s a reminder that early wickets and disciplined death bowling are key, especially while chasing big totals.
Final Thoughts
The LSG vs MI encounter proved why IPL continues to deliver high-octane cricket. Lucknow Super Giants showed great team spirit and smart bowling to secure a thrilling win. Mumbai Indians, on the other hand, will look to bounce back strong in their next game.
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