Hyderabad, March 27, 2025 – Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) secured their first victory of IPL 2025, defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by five wickets in a high-scoring thriller at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Nicholas Pooran’s explosive 70 (26) and Mitchell Marsh’s composed 52 (31) anchored LSG’s chase of 191, completed with four overs to spare.
Match Highlights
SRH Posts 190/9 After Aniket Verma’s Cameo
SRH’s innings was propelled by a fiery 36 (13) from debutant Aniket Verma, while Travis Head (47 off 28) and Heinrich Klaasen (26 off 17) provided early momentum. However, LSG’s bowlers struck at regular intervals, with Shardul Thakur (2/32) and Avesh Khan (2/40) restricting SRH to a below-par total.
Pooran’s Blitz, Marsh’s Fifty Seal Chase
LSG’s chase began shakily as Aiden Markram fell early, but Pooran unleashed a brutal assault, smashing seven sixes and five fours en route to an 18-ball fifty. Marsh provided stability with a half-century before David Miller (14* off 8) and Abdul Samad (16* off 7) finished the job.
Turning Points
- Powerplay Carnage: Pooran’s 70 off 26 balls, including three sixes off Simarjeet Singh in the third over, set the tone.
- Marsh’s Anchor Role: His 52 ensured LSG didn’t collapse after Pooran’s dismissal.
- SRH’s Bowling Struggles: Pat Cummins (1/34) and Adam Zampa (1/29) were economical, but Harshal Patel (0/42) and Shami (0/35) proved costly.
Key Performances
- Nicholas Pooran (LSG): 70 (26) – Player of the Match
- Mitchell Marsh (LSG): 52 (31)
- Travis Head (SRH): 47 (28)
- Aniket Verma (SRH): 36 (13)
Post-Match Reactions
- Rishabh Pant (LSG Captain): “Pooran was exceptional. We knew we had to attack early, and the boys executed perfectly.”
- Pat Cummins (SRH Captain): “We were 20-30 short. Aniket’s knock was a positive, but we need to tighten up in the middle overs.”
IPL 2025 Points Table Update
With this win, LSG moves up to sixth, while SRH remains in the top four despite the loss.
Next Matches:
- SRH vs MI (March 30)
- LSG vs GT (March 29)
