Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) secured a thrilling five-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 7th match of the IPL 2025 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, on March 27. Chasing a challenging target of 191 runs, LSG reached 193/5 in just 16.1 overs, thanks to a blistering knock from Nicholas Pooran and a solid contribution by Mitchell Marsh.
LSG’s Power-Packed Chase
After winning the toss and electing to bowl first, LSG faced a formidable total of 190/9 set by SRH. In response, their chase got off to a flying start despite the early dismissal of Aiden Markram for just 1 run.
Mitchell Marsh played a pivotal role, scoring a quickfire 52 off 31 balls, including seven boundaries and two sixes. However, it was Nicholas Pooran who stole the spotlight with an explosive 70 off 26 balls at a staggering strike rate of 269.23, smashing six fours and six sixes. His aggressive approach dismantled the SRH bowling attack, propelling LSG to 120/2 by the 9th over.
After Pooran’s dismissal, David Miller (13 off 7) and Abdul Samad (22 off 8) provided the finishing touches, with Samad’s fireworks ensuring LSG crossed the line comfortably with 23 balls to spare.
SRH’s Competitive Total Falls Short
Earlier in the match, Travis Head gave SRH a strong start with a brisk 47 off 28 balls, featuring five fours and three sixes. Nitish Kumar Reddy (32 off 28) and Heinrich Klaasen (26 off 17) provided valuable middle-order contributions. However, the standout cameo came from Aniket Verma, who smashed 36 runs off just 13 deliveries, propelling SRH to a competitive 190/9 in 20 overs.
Pat Cummins, SRH’s skipper, also played a brief but explosive knock of 18 off 4 balls, striking three sixes.
Shardul Thakur’s Bowling Masterclass
LSG’s bowling unit, led by Shardul Thakur, proved decisive. Thakur’s brilliant spell of 4/34 in 4 overs broke the back of SRH’s batting lineup. Prince Yadav, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, and Digvesh Rathi chipped in with a wicket each, ensuring SRH couldn’t accelerate further.
For his outstanding bowling performance, Shardul Thakur was named the Player of the Match.
Key Moments of the Match:
- Nicholas Pooran scored the fastest fifty of the season, reaching 50 off just 18 balls.
- Mitchell Marsh anchored the innings with a well-paced half-century.
- Shardul Thakur delivered a match-winning performance with 4 wickets.
- LSG chased down 191 in just 16.1 overs, maintaining a stunning run rate of 11.93.
With this win, Lucknow Super Giants continue their strong campaign in IPL 2025, while Sunrisers Hyderabad will aim to bounce back in their upcoming fixtures.
