IPL 2025: Marsh, Markram, and Miller Propel LSG to 203/8 Despite Pandya's Five-Wicket Haul
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Synopsis
In a thrilling match on April 4, the Lucknow Super Giants posted 203/8 against the Mumbai Indians with key performances from Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, and David Miller. Hardik Pandya's five wickets stood out for MI, making history as the first IPL captain to achieve this feat.
Key Takeaways
- Mitchell Marsh scored 60 runs off 31 balls.
- Aiden Markram contributed 53 runs off 38 balls.
- David Miller's late innings helped LSG reach 203/8.
- Hardik Pandya took 5 wickets for 36 runs.
- LSG achieved their second 200+ total in IPL 2025.
Lucknow, April 4 (NationPress) Openers Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram delivered impressive fifties, while David Miller finished strong, leading the Lucknow Super Giants to a total of 203/8 in their 20 overs against the Mumbai Indians during match 16 of IPL 2025 at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium on Friday.
Marsh took advantage of the pace bowling, scoring 60 runs off just 31 balls, marking his third fifty in this tournament. Following his departure, Markram took charge, smashing 53 runs off 38 balls, while Miller's late flurry of 27 runs in just 14 balls ensured LSG surpassed the 200-run mark for the second time.
For MI, who allowed 69 runs during the power-play, Hardik Pandya stood out with the ball, claiming 5 wickets for 36 runs, his first five-wicket haul in T20 cricket. The MI captain skillfully utilized the pitch, relying on slower deliveries to achieve his wickets, becoming the first IPL captain to secure a fifer.
After opting to bat first, Marsh quickly got underway, driving Trent Boult for a boundary and getting a fortunate break when Boult failed to appeal for a caught edge. He then struck Deepak Chahar for three boundaries, before lofting Boult for a six and edging another four.
Marsh’s onslaught continued with two boundaries off Mitchell Santner, followed by a six and a four off Ashwani Kumar, reaching his fifty in just 27 balls. LSG concluded the power-play at 69/0.
However, MI ended the 77-run opening partnership when Marsh, attempting to drive Vignesh Puthur, offered a simple catch to the leg-spinner, departing for 60. Pandya struck again in his first over as Nicholas Pooran failed to handle a slower bouncer, top-edging to short fine leg for 12.
He later deceived Rishabh Pant with an off-cutter, resulting in a leading edge caught by a diving mid-off, sending the LSG captain back for a mere 2 runs. Amid the wickets, Markram remained steady with sixes over long-on and boundaries through the off-side, while Ayush Badoni accelerated with a series of boundaries off Santner.
After an expansive scoop off Ashwani resulted in a four, Badoni attempted to repeat the shot but misjudged the slower delivery, getting caught behind for a brisk 30 runs off 19 balls.
Markram held the innings steady, reaching his fifty in 34 balls, before Pandya's off-cutter sent him to long-off for 53. Although Abdul Samad was dismissed off Boult, Miller’s late blitz with two fours and a six pushed LSG past 200, before he and Akash Deep fell to Pandya, who now tops the wicket-takers list with 10 wickets.
Brief Scores: Lucknow Super Giants 203/8 in 20 overs (Mitchell Marsh 60, Aiden Markram 53; Hardik Pandya 5-36) against Mumbai Indians
