IPL 2025, SRH vs LSG, Hits & Flops: Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran’s counter-attack, along with Shardul Thakur’s brilliant 4-34, secure Lucknow their first win. LSG move to second place in points table.
Brief scores: SRH 190/9 (Travis Head 47, Shardul Thakur 4/34) lost to LSG 193/5 (Nicholas Pooran 70, Pat Cummins 2/29) by 5 wickets.
Nicholas Pooran (70) and Mitchell Marsh (52) starred in Lucknow Super Giants emphatic 5-wicket win over the Sunrisers Hyderabad, achieving the target in just 16.1 overs. SRH captain Pat Cummins sent back both Pooran and Marsh but Abdul Samad played a crucial cameo of 22 off 8 deliveries against his former side which ultimately helped LSG cross the line. Earlier, Shardul Thakur continued his sensational comeback with a four-wicket haul, helping LSG restrict the formidable SRH to 190/9.
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Shardul Thakur turning things after being unsold initially
Shardul Thakur continued his heroics from the previous match. He finished with 4 for 34, his best figures in the IPL and now has the purple cap too. The LSG bowling all-rounder snapped up Abhishek Sharma for 6, then sent back Ishan Kishan for a golden duck and later, picked up Abhinav Manohar as well as Mohammed Shami’s wickets. Initially unsold in the auction, he stepped in as a replacement for Mohsin Khan with LSG, who were already missing key bowlers like Akash Deep and Avesh Khan due to injuries. In his first match, he took 2 wickets and today, he claimed 4 wickets, becoming the team’s standout bowler. From being unsold to the main bowler, Shardul has proven his worth.
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Marsh & Pooran’s fantastic counterattack
Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh who scored blistering back-to-back half centuries 70 and 52 respectively have been in great form. In the last game, they scored 75 and 72 respectively. Even after Aiden Markram’s early dismissal, they kept up their aggressive play, showing strong resilience. Their counter-attacking approach is working well for Lucknow Super Giants, and they have been able to maintain momentum without letting setbacks affect their game. If they keep this up, they could remain a serious threat for the opposition teams in the upcoming matches.
Flops from SRH vs LSG
SRH’s clueless bowling performance
SRH’s bowling seemed clueless due to inconsistent performances. They often rely too much on Pat Cummins, and when he doesn’t perform, the rest of the attack struggles. Their pacers don’t step up when needed, and the bowlers have trouble adapting to the pitch conditions. Poor execution under pressure, along with a lack of support from other key bowlers has led the opposition team to achieve the big target comfortably. Sunrisers need better balance and more reliable performers in their bowling attack.
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IPL 2025 Points Table
Conclusion
One of the positives for the Sunrisers Hyderabad was Aniket Verma’s quickfire knock. While the team has a strong top five, Verma’s role as a finisher is vital to complete their batting depth. He showcased his ability to finish games with two back-to-back sixes off Ravi Bishnoi, proving his potential as a fearsome finisher. His explosive batting in the final overs adds the finishing touch that SRH have been missing. Verma’s role will be key in upcoming games for Hyderabad especially in the lower middle order.
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