In a gripping IPL 2025 match at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai Indians (MI) defeated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 54 runs. After winning the toss, MI decided to bat first, posting a formidable total of 215/7 in their 20 overs. Despite a valiant chase, LSG could only manage 159/9, falling short of the target.
MI's Batting Dominance
MI’s batting was led by Ryan Rickelton, who played a brilliant knock of 58 runs off 32 balls, including 6 boundaries and 4 sixes. Suryakumar Yadav continued his excellent form with a quick-fire 54 runs off just 28 balls. Will Jacks added a crucial 29 runs, while Naman Dhir's explosive 25 not out off 11 balls provided the late surge that took MI to a challenging total of 215.
LSG's Chase Falls Short
LSG’s chase was under pressure from the start, losing wickets at key moments. Mitchell Marsh (34), Ayush Badoni (35), and Nicholas Pooran (27) got starts but couldn't go on to make a big impact. The turning point came when Jasprit Bumrah, with his deadly spell, took 4 wickets for just 22 runs. His remarkable spell dismantled LSG’s middle order and left them with little hope of reaching the target.
Key Performers
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MI: Jasprit Bumrah (4/22), Ryan Rickelton (58), Suryakumar Yadav (54)
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LSG: Mitchell Marsh (34), Ayush Badoni (35), Avesh Khan (2/42)
Match Summary
MI's impressive total of 215/7 was too much for LSG to chase. Despite a valiant effort, LSG’s batting couldn’t match the required pace, and they were all out for 161. MI’s clinical performance with both bat and ball proved to be the difference in this exciting contest.
This victory propels MI further up the points table, showcasing their all-round strength. For LSG, it was a tough loss, but they will need to regroup and focus on improving their middle-order batting in upcoming matches.
