LSG beat Mumbai Indian by 4-Wickets with help of a Brilliant knock of Marcus Stoinis

May 01, 2024

Lucknow Super Giants Clinch Thrilling 4-Wickets Victory Over Mumbai Indians

Hardik Pandya & KL Rahul (Pic Credit - BCCI)

In a pulsating encounter, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) emerged victorious against Mumbai Indians (MI) in a nail-biting finish, showcasing their resilience and determination in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. The match, held at the iconic venue, witnessed a roller-coaster of emotions as LSG held their nerve to secure a crucial four-wicket win, moving up the points table and denting MI's playoff aspirations.

The game began with Mumbai Indians opting to bat after losing the toss. However, their start was far from ideal, losing early wickets including that of skipper Rohit Sharma, who departed early on his birthday. LSG's pace attack, led by Marcus Stoinis, Mohsin Khan, and Naveen-ul-Haq, along with a crucial run-out from Ravi Bishnoi, restricted MI to a challenging but manageable total of 144/7.

Despite the initial setbacks, MI found stability through opener Ishan Kishan and Nehal Wadhera, who steadied the innings with a crucial partnership. Kishan's composed approach and Wadhera's cautious innings in the middle overs laid the foundation for MI's competitive total. However, it was Tim David's explosive finishing touches that propelled MI to a respectable score, much higher than anticipated after a shaky start.


LSG's chase got off to a shaky start as well, losing Arshin Kulkarni early in his IPL debut. However, KL Rahul and Stoinis anchored the innings with a crucial partnership, keeping LSG in the hunt. Rahul's 28 and Stoinis' resilient knock were instrumental in LSG's chase. Deepak Hooda's partnership with Stoinis further strengthened LSG's position, setting up a thrilling climax.

As the match reached its climax, LSG faced some tense moments losing wickets towards the end. However, Nicholas Pooran's composure in the final over ensured LSG crossed the finish line, sparking celebrations among the home crowd. LSG's victory was a testament to their balanced performance, with the bowlers delivering crucial breakthroughs and Stoinis providing the much-needed stability with his half-century.

On the other hand, MI's seventh defeat dealt a blow to their playoff hopes, making their path to the final-four more challenging.

Player of the Match :- Marcus Stoinis

Justin Langer (LSG Head Coach) Said : 

 "What a learning in this competition. Every game is hard and vital. Lovely getting 2 points against MI.

Always looking to take wickets in the powerplay, when you do that you are always ahead in the game. We took those early wickets and that set us up nicely.

Looks like Mayank is sore in the same spot. His rehab was perfect, he bowled pain free in the last week or so, looked in great condition. We'll have a scan and will have a look tomorrow.

Marcus Stoinis has been a real match winner. Took a good catch early as well. Shows his presence at the top of the order that we demanded after the initial games. He is a real match winner and they are crucial in IPL if you want to be progressing.

As I said, every win in this tough tournament is not easy. Every point is crucial. It's very tight in IPL, just like the World Cup. We have to take those points tonight after a disappointing last game. Proud of the way the team played."

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