In an electrifying IPL 2025 encounter on March 26, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) clinched their first victory of the season, defeating the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by five wickets at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.​

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Match Summary:

SRH, batting first, posted a total of 190/9 in their 20 overs. Their innings was anchored by Travis Head, who scored a brisk 47 runs. Aniket Verma provided a late surge with a rapid 36 off 13 balls, including five sixes. LSG’s Shardul Thakur was instrumental in restricting SRH, achieving career-best figures of 4/34 and reaching the milestone of 100 IPL wickets. 

Chasing 191, LSG’s top order showcased aggressive intent. Mitchell Marsh struck his second consecutive half-century against his former team, scoring 52 off 31 balls. Nicholas Pooran was the standout performer, delivering a blistering 70 off just 26 balls, adorned with six fours and six sixes. His 18-ball fifty is the fastest in IPL 2025 so far. Captain Rishabh Pant contributed 15 runs, while Abdul Samad’s unbeaten 22 off 8 balls ensured LSG’s victory with 23 balls to spare. 

Key Performances:

• Shardul Thakur (LSG): 4 wickets for 34 runs; named Player of the Match. 
• Mitchell Marsh (LSG): 52 runs off 31 balls; hit the most fours in the match.
• Travis Head (SRH): 47 runs; top-scored for SRH.​
• Nicholas Pooran (LSG): 70 runs off 26 balls; awarded Fantasy King of the Match and Super Sixes of the Match.
• Aniket Verma (SRH): 36 runs off 13 balls; recognized as Electric Striker of the Match.
  

Records and Highlights:

• Nicholas Pooran’s 18-ball fifty is the fastest in IPL 2025, surpassing previous records.
  
• Pooran’s strike rate of 269.23 is the highest for a batsman chasing a 190+ total in IPL history. ​
  
• Shardul Thakur’s 4/34 are his best IPL bowling figures to date.
  

This victory marks a significant boost for LSG in the IPL 2025 season, showcasing their batting depth and bowling prowess. SRH will look to regroup and address their middle-order vulnerabilities in the upcoming matches.