LSG VS SRH IPL 2025 Highlights: Nicholas Pooran and Shardul Thakur Lead LSG to Easy 5-Wicket Win
Nicholas Pooran’s brilliant batting and Shardul Thakur’s key wickets guide Lucknow Super Giants to a dominant victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad.
LSG VS SRH ,In the IPL 2025 match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 5 wickets. LSG chased down SRH’s total of 190/9 in just 16.1 overs. Nicholas Pooran was the star with a quick-fire 70 off 26 balls, and Mitchell Marsh contributed with a solid 52 off 31 balls.
Earlier, Shardul Thakur led the way with the ball, taking 4 wickets for just 34 runs. His strong performance helped LSG restrict SRH, despite a fighting knock from Travis Head (47 off 28). SRH posted 190/9, but it wasn’t enough as LSG cruised to victory.
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SRH: 190/9 (20 overs)
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LSG: 193/5 (16.1 overs)
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LSG won by 5 wickets
Shardul Thakur Shines with the Ball
Shardul Thakur was the standout bowler for LSG. He dismissed Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan in the third over, giving LSG an early advantage. Despite Travis Head’s aggressive 47, Thakur and the rest of LSG’s bowlers kept the pressure on, restricting SRH’s scoring.
Pooran and Marsh Power LSG to Victory
Chasing 191, Pooran set the pace for LSG with an explosive 70 runs off just 26 balls. He reached his fifty in just 18 balls, taking apart SRH’s bowlers. Mitchell Marsh supported well with 52 off 31 balls, making sure LSG stayed ahead throughout the chase. Even after Pooran was dismissed by Pat Cummins, David Miller finished the match with a couple of boundaries, taking LSG to a comfortable 5-wicket win.
Key Highlights:
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Pooran’s Quick Fifty: Pooran’s 70 off 26 balls was the highlight of LSG’s chase.
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Shardul’s 4-Wicket Haul: Shardul Thakur’s brilliant bowling restricted SRH to 190/9.
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Marsh’s Solid Contribution: Marsh scored a valuable 52 off 31 balls to help LSG chase down the target.
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David Miller Finishes the Game: Miller hit the winning runs to seal LSG’s victory in just 16.1 overs.
With this impressive win, Lucknow Super Giants continue their strong run in IPL 2025, improving their net run rate and proving they can comfortably chase big totals.
