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Mitchell Marsh’s 117 Crushes Gujarat Titans’ Top-Two Dreams in Run-Fest
LSG’s Record-Breaking Total Led by Marsh and Pooran
In a thrilling high-scoring match at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Mitchell Marsh’s explosive maiden IPL century and Nicholas Pooran’s aggressive knock helped Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) defeat Gujarat Titans (GT) by 33 runs. The victory significantly hampered GT’s hopes of securing a top-two finish in the IPL 2025 points table.
Batting first, LSG piled up a massive 235/2, with Marsh scoring a career-best 117 from 64 deliveries and Pooran hammering a 56* off just 23 balls. Despite resistance from Shahrukh Khan and Sherfane Rutherford, GT could only manage 202/9 in their 20 overs.
PowerPlay: Solid Start Despite Pressure
Stirred but Steady Opening Stand
Phase Score: 53/0 | Run Rate: 8.84 | 4s/6s: 4/3
LSG’s innings began with a mix of aggression and grit. Although Marsh and Aiden Markram took a few hits early from Kagiso Rabada and Arshad Khan, they capitalized on scoring opportunities. A flurry of boundaries in the second and sixth overs helped them stay above the 50-run mark in the PowerPlay without losing a wicket.
Middle Overs: Marsh and Pooran Unleash the Carnage
Marsh Reaches 500+ Runs in the Season
Phase Score: 107/1 | Run Rate: 11.89 | 4s/6s: 8/8
Marsh tore into the Gujarat bowling attack, particularly targeting spinners Rashid Khan and Sai Kishore. He reached his half-century in just 33 balls and continued his assault by scoring 25 runs off Rashid’s over. Pooran’s entry added more firepower as he struck his first delivery for a six and supported Marsh’s rampage.
In just five overs of spin during this phase, LSG scored a whopping 70 runs, underlining GT’s struggle with their bowling resources in the middle overs.
Death Overs: Marsh’s Century and Pant’s Cameo Seal the Deal
Phase Score: 75/1 | Run Rate: 15.00 | 4s/6s: 4/6
The final five overs saw pure domination. Marsh brought up his maiden IPL ton in the 18th over and added a few more boundaries before being dismissed for 117. Pooran maintained the momentum, reaching his own half-century in just 23 balls. Rishabh Pant closed out the innings with two massive sixes in the last over, taking LSG to an imposing 235/2.
GT’s Chase: Positive Start, Middle-Order Collapse
PowerPlay: Strong Response from Top Order
Phase Score: 67/1 | Run Rate: 11.16 | 4s/6s: 11/2
GT’s top-order started well in the chase of 236. Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan played with confidence, collecting 67 runs in the first six overs. Jos Buttler joined the party late in the PowerPlay with four boundaries in one over, providing a solid foundation.
Read more about Gujarat Titans’ PowerPlay dominance here.
Middle Overs: GT’s Core Crumbles Under Pressure
Phase Score: 98/2 | Run Rate: 10.89 | 4s/6s: 7/5
LSG struck back with quick wickets. Avesh Khan and Akash Deep removed Gill and Buttler, exposing GT’s middle-order earlier than expected. Shahrukh Khan and Sherfane Rutherford took the reins, hitting timely boundaries to keep the chase alive. However, the required rate remained steep, needing 71 off the last 5 overs.
Final Blow: O’Rourke’s Double Strike Ends GT’s Resistance
Phase Score: 37/6 | Run Rate: 7.40 | 4s/6s: 2/1
GT’s hopes crumbled in the death overs. William O’Rourke delivered a game-changing over, removing Rutherford and Tewatia in quick succession. Despite Shahrukh Khan’s 57 from 29 balls, the lower order couldn’t handle the pressure. Ayush Badoni was handed the final over and ended the match with two wickets, securing a 33-run victory for LSG.
Match Summary
Lucknow Super Giants: 235/2 (Mitchell Marsh 117, Nicholas Pooran 56*; Sai Kishore 1-34)
Gujarat Titans: 202/9 (Shahrukh Khan 57; William O’Rourke 3-27, Ayush Badoni 2-4)
Result: LSG won by 33 runs
What’s Next?
GT will host Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a crucial fixture on Sunday, May 25, with top-two qualification still on the line. Meanwhile, LSG head home to face Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Tuesday, May 27, aiming to disrupt another team’s playoff journey.
Check the updated IPL 2025 points table and match schedule here.
