Cricket Highlights, April 04: IPL 2025 (16th Match) – LSG vs MI

LSG vs MI (16th Match) – Highlights

In an electrifying contest at Lucknow on April 4, 2025, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) held their nerve to defeat the Mumbai Indians (MI) by 12 runs in the 16th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025). This clash under the lights delivered all the entertainment fans could ask for — big hits, crucial breakthroughs, and standout performances — ultimately ending in a thrilling LSG victory.

Batting first, LSG posted an imposing total of 203 for 8 in their 20 overs. Mitchell Marsh was the aggressor early on, smashing a rapid 60 off just 31 balls, packed with 9 boundaries and 2 sixes. He laid a solid foundation alongside Aiden Markram, who played the anchor role with a composed 53 off 38 balls. The duo added crucial momentum to the innings despite a middle-order wobble.

Nicholas Pooran showed flashes of aggression with a 6-ball 12, but it was Ayush Badoni and David Miller who gave LSG the late surge. Badoni struck 30 off 19, while Miller’s 27 off 14 ensured LSG crossed the 200-run mark. Hardik Pandya was the standout bowler for MI, claiming an impressive 5-wicket haul (4-0-36-5), dismantling the middle order, and giving his side hope. Vignesh Puthur and Trent Boult chipped in with a wicket each, but the rest of the MI attack proved expensive.

Chasing 204, MI had a shaky start, losing Will Jacks and Ryan Rickelton inside the powerplay. However, Naman Dhir lit up the innings with an aggressive 46 off 24 balls, finding boundaries at will and putting the pressure back on LSG. Suryakumar Yadav was the mainstay for MI, crafting a fluent 67 from 43 balls and keeping the chase alive with some exquisite stroke play.

Tilak Varma added a steady 25 before being retired out late in the innings, leaving the responsibility to skipper Hardik Pandya. Hardik tried to pull off a miracle with his 28 off 16 balls, but LSG’s bowlers held their composure in the death overs.

The unsung hero of the match was Digvesh Rathi, who not only picked up the crucial wicket of Naman Dhir but also kept things tight with his economical spell of 1 for 21 in 4 overs. He was deservedly named Player of the Match for his game-changing spell. Avesh Khan, Shardul Thakur, and Akash Deep also picked up a wicket each and contributed to restricting MI to 191 for 5, sealing the win for Lucknow.

This win gives LSG vital momentum as they continue their IPL 2025 campaign, while MI will be left to rue their slow start and an expensive bowling performance that ultimately cost them the game.

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Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians Scoreboard

Lucknow Super Giants – 203/8 (20)

Mumbai Indians – 191/5 (20)

Result – LSG won by 12 runs

Player of the Match – Digvesh Singh Rathi

LSG vs MI Playing Eleven

Lucknow Super Giants

Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Akash Deep, Avesh Khan, and Digvesh Rathi.

Mumbai Indians

Hardik Pandya (c), Will Jacks, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Naman Dhir, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Mitchell Santner, Raj Bawa, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Ashwani Kumar, and Vignesh Puthur.

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