Lucknow Super Giants Secure First IPL 2025 Win with Dominant All-Round Display

Shardul Thakur's four-wicket haul and Nicholas Pooran's explosive 70 off 26 balls powered LSG to a five-wicket victory over SRH in Hyderabad.

LSG chased down a target of 191 in just 16.1 overs, led by Nicholas Pooran's 70 runs and Mitchell Marsh's 52-run knock.
Shardul Thakur was instrumental in restricting SRH to 190/9 with a four-wicket haul, earning him the 'Player of the Match' title and the Purple Cap.
Travis Head top-scored for SRH with 47 runs, but the team's aggressive batting approach faltered against disciplined LSG bowling.
Rishabh Pant's scratchy 15-run innings drew criticism, contrasting with standout performances from Pooran and Marsh.
The win elevated LSG to second place in the IPL 2025 standings, while SRH dropped to sixth, raising concerns about their one-dimensional strategy.