IPL Live Score, LSG vs MI:
In an electrifying 48th match of the Indian Premier League's 17th season, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by four wickets. Played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow overcame Mumbai's challenging target of 145 runs in the final over. With this loss, Mumbai Indians face their seventh defeat in ten matches this season. On the other hand, Lucknow Super Giants' sixth win in ten matches propels them to third place on the points table, while Mumbai languishes at the ninth spot.
Stoinis Delivers an All-Round Performance
The hero of Lucknow's victory was Marcus Stoinis, who excelled with both the ball and bat. Stoinis took one wicket for 19 runs in his three-over spell, followed by a scintillating 62 runs off 45 balls with the bat, which included seven boundaries and two sixes. Additionally, KL Rahul contributed 28 runs, Deepak Hooda 18, and Nicholas Pooran an unbeaten 14. From Mumbai's side, captain Hardik Pandya claimed the most wickets with two dismissals.
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Lucknow Super Giants' Scorecard: (145/6, 19.2 Overs)
Electing to bat first after losing the toss, Mumbai Indians posted 144 runs for the loss of seven wickets. For Mumbai, Tim David hammered an unbeaten 35 runs off 18 balls, including three fours and a massive six. Nehal Wadhera contributed 46, and Ishan Kishan played a steady inning of 32 runs. Wadhera's knock featured four boundaries and two sixes, whereas Kishan faced 36 balls and smacked three fours. Birthday boy Rohit Sharma couldn't work his magic and managed just four runs. For Lucknow, Mohsin Khan claimed two wickets, while Marcus Stoinis, Naveen-ul-Haq, Ravi Bishnoi, and Mayank Yadav picked up one each.
Mumbai Indians' Scorecard: (144/7, 20 Overs)
The match saw significant lineup changes for both teams. Lucknow welcomed back the pace of Mayank Yadav, while Arshin Kulkarni and Afghan speedster Naveen-ul-Haq also joined the squad. On the other side, Mumbai Indians gave fast bowler Gerald Coetzee a chance, with Luke Wood sitting out the match.
In IPL history, Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians have clashed five times so far, with Lucknow winning four encounters and Mumbai one. The last time these two teams met, Mumbai Indians emerged victorious with an 81-run lead.
Mumbai Indians' Playing XI:
Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (captain), Nehal Wadhera, Tim David, Mohammad Nabi, Piyush Chawla, Jasprit Bumrah, Gerald Coetzee. Impact Player: Nuwan Tushara
Lucknow Super Giants' Playing XI:
KL Rahul (wicketkeeper/captain), Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Nicholas Pooran, Ashton Turner, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mohsin Khan, Mayank Yadav.Impact Player: Arshin Kulkarni
