In an exhilarating encounter of the IPL 2025 season, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) clinched victory against the Mumbai Indians (MI) by a narrow margin of 12 runs in the 16th match held on April 4, 2025. Batting first, the Lucknow Super Giants set a formidable target of 203 runs, ending their innings at 203/8 in 20 overs, thanks to a spectacular performance from Mitchell Marsh, who scored a blistering 60 runs off just 30 balls, which included 9 fours and 2 sixes, taking his strike rate to an impressive 193.54.
Marsh was well-supported by Aiden Markram, who contributed with a steady 53 runs off 85 balls. Other notable contributions came from Ayush Badoni (30 runs off 24 balls) and David Miller (27 runs off 21 balls). Despite these efforts, the Mumbai Indians put up a spirited chase, led by Suryakumar Yadav's explosive 67 runs from 43 deliveries, which included 9 fours and a six. Naman Dhir also added a valuable 46 runs to the MI innings.
However, the LSG bowlers, spearheaded by Hardik Pandya, who picked up 5 wickets, and Digvesh Rathi, who took 1 wicket for 21 runs, put a brake on the scoring rate. The Mumbai Indians eventually ended their innings at 191/5, falling short of the target. The match showcased a blend of powerful batting from both sides while also highlighting the effectiveness of Lucknow's bowling attack.
With this victory, the Lucknow Super Giants exhibited their prowess and determination, setting themselves up for a promising season ahead in the IPL 2025.