Can Mumbai Indians Secure Their Fifth Consecutive Win Against LSG?

Mumbai, April 27 (NationPress) In their quest for a fifth consecutive victory, Mumbai Indians powered their way to a formidable total of 215/7 in 20 overs, thanks to impressive half-centuries from Ryan Rickelton (58) and Suryakumar Yadav (54) against Lucknow Super Giants during Match 45 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.

Rickelton kickstarted the innings with a blistering half-century off just 25 balls after MI was put into bat by LSG's captain, Rishabh Pant. Following him, Suryakumar Yadav added further thrust with his innovative 54 off 28 balls, becoming the highest run-scorer of the season with a total of 417 runs across 10 innings.

In sweltering conditions exacerbated by high humidity, Rickelton ignited from the second over, racing to his fifty in a mere 25 balls, marking the season's quickest half-century for the Mumbai franchise, which is currently on a four-match winning streak in IPL 2025.

He faced the initial two overs and after hitting a four in the first over bowled by Mayank Yadav, who was making his season debut after an injury layoff, he survived a close run-out attempt on the second ball of the next over. The South African wicketkeeper-batter then erupted against Prince Yadav, smashing a six and two fours, one of which—a straight drive—nearly struck Rohit Sharma.

Rohit responded by hitting back-to-back sixes in the third over against Mayank, but the young bowler had the final word, dismissing the former MI captain with a slow ball that Rohit edged straight to Prince Yadav at short third.

Rickelton targeted spinner Digvesh Rathi, hitting two sixes and a four as he reached his second half-century of IPL 2025 off 25 balls. He fell to Rathi shortly after, misjudging a googly and top-edging it to Ayush Badoni. His innings consisted of 58 runs off 32 balls, featuring six fours and four sixes, and he shared a partnership of 55 runs for the second wicket with Will Jacks.

Jacks was dismissed for 29 (21 balls, 3x4, 1x6) after being bowled by Prince Yadav with a brilliant yorker, while Tilak Varma (6) was dismissed cheaply as LSG began to regain control, leaving Mumbai at 137/4 after 13 overs.

However, Suryakumar Yadav stayed resolute, hitting Ravi Bishnoi for a six followed by consecutive boundaries, and also sent Avesh to the boundary, marking his 4000 runs in the IPL.

He struck his first boundary against the express pace of Mayank Yadav and launched his first six against Bishnoi over deep midwicket in the 11th over.

Suryakumar's best shot came in the 15th over against Prince Yadav, where he executed a stunning hook over deep fine leg. He reached his fifty off 27 balls, hitting four fours and four sixes, but fell on the next delivery, miscuing a full ball from Avesh Khan to extra cover.

Captain Hardik Pandya was dismissed for five, bowled by Mayank Yadav, but Naman Dhir (25 not out off 11) and debutant Corbin Bosch (20 off 10) added crucial runs to help Mumbai Indians finish strong.

For LSG, Mayank Yadav and Avesh Khan each took two wickets, with 2-40 and 2-42, respectively, while Prince Yadav, Digvesh Rathi, and Ravi Bishnoi claimed one wicket each.

Brief scores:

Mumbai Indians 215/7 in 20 overs (Ryan Rickelton 58, Suryakumar Yadav 54; Naman Dhir 25 not out; Mayank Yadav 2-40, Avesh Khan 2-42) against Lucknow Super Giants.