IPL 2025: Pooran, Marsh, and Thakur Lead Lucknow to Victory Over Hyderabad
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Synopsis
In a high-scoring IPL 2025 match, Lucknow Super Giants overcame Sunrisers Hyderabad by five wickets, led by Nicholas Pooran's explosive 70 and Mitchell Marsh's steady support. Shardul Thakur's four wickets dismantled SRH's batting order, ensuring LSG's first victory of the season.
Key Takeaways
- Nicholas Pooran scored a blistering 70 runs off 26 balls.
- Shardul Thakur claimed four wickets, earning the Purple Cap.
- LSG chased down 193 in just 16.3 overs.
- Marsh and Pooran's partnership set a new franchise record.
- SRH set a match aggregate record of 383 runs.
Hyderabad, March 27 (NationPress) The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) executed a masterful run chase to secure a decisive five-wicket win against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the thrilling Match 7 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Thursday.
Nicholas Pooran delivered an explosive performance with his 70 runs off just 26 balls, setting a strong foundation, while Mitchell Marsh provided steady support with a well-crafted half-century. In addition, Shardul Thakur shone with the ball, capturing four wickets to dismantle SRH’s batting order.
This match also established a new record for high-scoring affairs, with a remarkable combined total of 383 runs—the highest ever in encounters between these two franchises. A standout moment was the extraordinary 116-run partnership between Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran, which not only anchored LSG's successful run chase but also etched their names into the franchise history by surpassing the previous best second-wicket partnership for LSG, which was 95 runs shared by KL Rahul and Deepak Hooda.
Batting first, SRH launched a dynamic start with Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, maintaining an impressive run rate of 13.5—the highest for any duo with a minimum of 500 runs in IPL history. Head was aggressive, scoring 47 runs from 28 balls, but debutant Prince Yadav managed to claim his first IPL wicket by bowling out the Australian.
Shardul Thakur shifted the momentum in LSG’s favor with a stellar bowling performance, taking out Abhishek (6) and Ishan Kishan (0) in a single over. Kishan, unfortunately, marked his return to the game with a duck just after scoring a century in the last match.
Despite a strong start, SRH's middle order faltered under pressure. Heinrich Klaasen (14) fell victim to a run-out, while Nitish Reddy (32) was bowled while trying to accelerate against Ravi Bishnoi. At 110/4 after 12 overs, SRH seemed unlikely to surpass the 200-mark, a stark contrast to their record-breaking 286/6 in their previous match.
Aniket Verma's brisk 36 off 13 balls gave some hope, but his aggressive play ultimately led to his dismissal. SRH captain Pat Cummins entertained briefly with three consecutive sixes before falling shortly after.
The final two overs yielded only ten runs, resulting in SRH finishing at 190/9 in 20 overs. Shardul Thakur was the standout bowler with figures of 4-34, earning the Purple Cap.
LSG's chase commenced with an early blow as Aiden Markram was dismissed by Mohammed Shami. However, Nicholas Pooran took control, launching a fierce attack on the SRH bowlers. He reached a rapid fifty in just 18 balls—the fastest of the IPL 2025 season—hitting seven sixes along the way. He notably targeted left-arm spinner Abhishek Sharma, hitting him for two gigantic sixes during the power play.
Marsh, coming in as the Impact Player, initially played a supporting role to Pooran but soon found his rhythm, scoring his second consecutive fifty off 29 balls before falling to Cummins, shortly after Pooran was trapped lbw for 70.
With 53 runs needed from 54 balls, SRH found a glimmer of hope when Harshal Patel pulled off a spectacular catch to dismiss Ayush Badoni. Nevertheless, David Miller and Abdul Samad ensured a smooth finish, guiding LSG to victory with ease. Samad made a notable debut for his new team with a brisk 22 runs off 8 balls.
LSG concluded their chase at 193/5 in 16.3 overs, clinching a dominant five-wicket victory and marking their first win of the season.
Brief scores:
Sunrisers Hyderabad 190/9 in 20 overs (Travis Head 47, Aniket Verma 36; Shardul Thakur 4/34, Prince Yadav 1-29) lost to Lucknow Super Giants 193/5 in 16.3 overs (Nicholas Pooran 70, Mitchell Marsh 52; Pat Cummins 3-29, Harshal Patel 1-28) by five wickets.
