Shardul Thakur’s Early Breakthroughs Restrict SRH
LSG Triumphs Over SRH as Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) continued their impressive IPL campaign with a commanding five-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Thursday. The match was set up by Shardul Thakur’s sensational bowling performance, which saw him claim 4/34, restricting SRH to 190/9.
After opting to bowl first, LSG made an immediate impact as Thakur removed Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan in the third over. Sharma mistimed a pull shot, while Kishan edged one down the leg side to the keeper.
In response, LSG’s batting lineup showed composure, with captain KL Rahul anchoring the chase with a well-paced half-century. Contributions from Marcus Stoinis and Nicholas Pooran helped LSG cross the finish line with five wickets in hand and a few balls to spare, solidifying their position as one of the top contenders in the tournament.
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LSG Triumphs Over SRH Travis Head’s Aggressive Start and SRH’s Late Fireworks
Despite the early blows, Travis Head (47 off 28) counter-attacked with a flurry of boundaries, taking on Avesh Khan in the powerplay. However, Head got two lucky reprieves—Nicholas Pooran dropped a simple catch at long-on, and Ravi Bishnoi failed to hold onto a sharp return catch.
His luck ran out when debutant Prince Yadav cleaned him up with a skiddy delivery. SRH’s middle order struggled to build momentum, with Heinrich Klaasen (26 off 17) falling to an unfortunate run-out. However, Aniket Verma (36 off 13) and Pat Cummins (18 off 4) provided late fireworks, smashing sixes to push SRH to a competitive total of 190/9.
LSG Triumphs Over SRH Nicholas Pooran’s Fiery Knock Sets Up LSG’s Chase
LSG’s chase got off to a shaky start as Aiden Markram departed early. However, Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh turned the tide with a scintillating 116-run stand for the second wicket. Pooran was at his destructive best, dismantling SRH’s bowling attack with clean hitting.
He brought up the fastest fifty of the season in just 18 balls, reaching the milestone with a monstrous six over square leg off Adam Zampa. Pooran’s relentless assault saw him smash multiple sixes off Simarjeet Singh and Abhishek Sharma. Even Pat Cummins, known for his tight bowling, was taken apart as Pooran hit two boundaries in his first over.
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LSG Seals Victory with Ease
Pooran’s sensational knock ended in the ninth over when Cummins trapped him leg-before. Mitchell Marsh (52 off 31) continued the charge, reaching his half-century in 29 balls. Captain Rishabh Pant (15 off 15) failed to make a significant impact, but Abdul Samad’s late flourish ensured LSG crossed the finish line in just 16.1 overs.
With this win, LSG strengthened their position in the tournament, while SRH must regroup to avoid further setbacks.
