Shardul Thakur's Stellar IPL Comeback Dominates Headlines

The unsold auction pick turned Purple Cap holder leads Lucknow Super Giants to a commanding victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Shardul Thakur's four-wicket haul, including key dismissals of Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan, restricted SRH to 190/9 in Hyderabad.
Lucknow Super Giants chased down the target in just 16.1 overs, thanks to Nicholas Pooran's explosive 70 off 26 balls.
Thakur, who joined LSG as an injury replacement after going unsold in the IPL auction, now leads the wicket charts with six wickets in two matches.
LSG captain Rishabh Pant continues to face criticism for his underwhelming batting and leadership in IPL 2025.
SRH's batting struggles, despite their reputation for high scores, raise questions about their consistency in the tournament.