- Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram’s fifties guided LSG to 203/8.
- Hardik Pandya took a five-wicket haul but MI fell short in the chase.
- Avesh Khan held his nerve in the final over as MI managed only 191/5.
Lucknow Super Giants clinched a thrilling 12-run win over Mumbai Indians in Match 16 of IPL 2025. They rode on strong half-centuries from Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram. Despite a fiery 5/36 from MI skipper Hardik Pandya and a valiant 67 by Suryakumar Yadav, LSG’s total of 203/8 proved too stiff to chase down at the Ekana Stadium.
Mumbai Indians looked on track during key phases of the chase, especially when Surya and Naman Dhir were in full flow. But tight death bowling from Avesh Khan and others, combined with strategic decisions like retiring out Tilak Varma, ended MI’s hopes. This kept Lucknow firmly in the playoff contention.
Pandya’s Fifer Overshadowed as LSG Clinch Tense Win Over Mumbai
Lucknow Super Giants batted first and posted a competitive total thanks to aggressive batting from Marsh and Markram. Their intent in the powerplay set the tone early. Contributions from Ayush Badoni and David Miller ensured the innings stayed on track even after middle-order hiccups.
Hardik Pandya’s bowling was the standout individual performance of the night. Picking up his maiden T20 five-wicket haul, he dismantled the LSG middle order and almost pulled the game back single-handedly. His spell was a masterclass in death bowling under pressure.
Despite Pandya’s bowling brilliance, MI’s chase faltered in key moments. While Suryakumar Yadav played a stylish knock and kept hopes alive, the lack of big hits in the final overs proved costly. The decision to retire out Tilak Varma for a more aggressive finisher also sparked debate.
LSG’s bowlers remained composed, especially in the last five overs, where they executed plans with discipline. Avesh Khan, tasked with defending the final over, delivered pinpoint yorkers that kept even the set batters guessing. The team’s fielding also stepped up, saving crucial runs.
In a match defined by bold tactics and individual brilliance, Lucknow Super Giants showed superior control in crunch moments. They sealed a well-earned 12-run win.
“We win as a team. We lose as a team. I take the ownership.” — Hardik Pandya, on MI’s defeat
