The IPL 2025 hosts, the Mumbai Indians (MI), defeated the Lucknow Super Giants by 54 runs to win their fifth straight game. After scoring 215 points overall, the home team got off to a great start and immediately put pressure on the LSG team.
While chasing the enormous score, the Lucknow team may have had their moments, but ultimately the MI bowlers controlled the pivotal moments and dismissed the LSG team for 161. LSG is under a lot of pressure moving forward because this is their fifth tournament loss.
Talking Points
1. Rickelton and Suryakumar batting show
The best batters on the day for the Mumbai franchise were Ryan Rickelton (58 off 32 deliveries) and Suryakumar Yadav (54 off 28 deliveries). Their half-centuries set the tone for a huge score for the Boys in Blue, who needed them to fire on the day.
2. Dhir and Bosch provide final flourish
Though Surya and Rickelton’s knocks were important, it was also the small cameos at the end from Corbin Bosch and Naman Dhir which helped MI reach the big total of 215. Naman scored 25 off 11 deliveries, and Bosch, on his IPL debut, scored 20 off 11. The two were striking at 200+.
3. MI bowlers’ clinical bowling
The batters had done their job, and it was up to the bowlers to defend the total. The MI bowlers managed to restrict the LSG batters with great spells from MI’s legendary pacer Jasprit Bumrah (4/22 in four overs), Trent Boult (3/20), and all-rounder Will Jacks (2/18 in two overs), who was also the Player of the Match. In conclusion, it was a brilliant performance with the ball by the Mumbai franchise.
Who Said What?
Rishabh Pant, LSG (Losing Captain)
[Bowling first] It was the right decision for us, we back our batting. We want to give the bowlers the best conditions, but today was not our day. The other team is also playing good cricket, and you have to give them credit instead of questioning ourselves. But we can figure it out because we have a break. [Batting at No. 4] I am not thinking about it too much. In a season like this you can start questioning yourself and I don’t want to do that. Every time you take out that induvial is not the right thing to do. [On Mayank] It was good to see him coming back. He is getting into his rhythm. Hopeful he becomes better and better.
Hardik Pandya, MI (Winning Captain)
The momentum which we had and carrying that momentum and everyone has been chipping. Everyone kept taking the chances. At the end it looked like we have lost of a few wickets. But Bosch and Naman came in and chipped in. We knew when to kill the game and we were awesome. The good teams are made of that when everyone comes in and chips in. [Bowling one over] Whenever it is required I bowl. Today I thought it was a great chance for Bosch to come in and bowl. [Five in a row] This competition is very tough and we can’t afford to get carried away. We will always look forward to play good cricket and always look at the next game.
Will Jacks, Player of the match
I am a batter who bowls but my bowling is very important. [Part-time bowler?] I work very hard on my bowling. I know I am not a part-timer; I don’t care what everyone else says. [Two wickets in an over] We know how important Pooran and Pant are. Offspinners to left-handers are important and glad we got the two wickets. [Revival] I have really enjoyed my time here. They have been very welcoming. Everyone has given me utmost confidence to be part of the team. We have to continue the good work. [On Bumrah] He is an extremely good bowler. I have had the displeasure to face him in the nets and it not a good feeling. I am very happy to be on the same team as him.
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