All-Round Performance Seals Crucial Win for Lucknow Super Giants Against Sunrisers Hyderabad
IPL 2025: Shardul, Pooran Star in LSG’s Dominant Five-Wicket Win Over SRH
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) registered a commanding five-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their IPL clash on Thursday, powered by Shardul Thakur’s four-wicket haul and Nicholas Pooran’s explosive knock.
Opting to bowl first, LSG’s bowling attack, led by Thakur (4/34), restricted a strong SRH batting lineup to 190/9. He made an early impact, dismissing Abhishek Sharma and centurion Ishan Kishan in successive deliveries. Despite Travis Head’s attacking 47 off 28 balls and Aniket Verma’s late cameo (36 off 13), SRH failed to build momentum. Pat Cummins (18 off 4) added some fireworks at the end, but LSG bowlers ensured the target remained within reach.
In response, LSG lost Aiden Markram early but found stability through a breathtaking 116-run partnership between Pooran and Mitchell Marsh. Pooran blazed his way to 70 off just 26 balls, smashing six fours and six sixes, reaching the fastest fifty of the season in just 18 balls. Marsh contributed a solid 52 off 31, ensuring LSG maintained the upper hand.
Despite Pooran’s dismissal in the ninth over, Marsh and Abdul Samad’s late cameo sealed the chase in just 16.1 overs. Cummins (2/29) was the pick of SRH’s bowlers but found little support.
With this win, LSG continues to solidify its position in the tournament, showcasing a strong blend of power-hitting and disciplined bowling.
Brief Scores:
SRH: 190/9 in 20 overs (Travis Head 47; Shardul Thakur 4/34).
LSG: 193/5 in 16.1 overs (Nicholas Pooran 70, Mitchell Marsh 52; Pat Cummins 2/29).
