LSG VS MI IPL 16th Match:  LSG Won at Last Moment By Mumbai Captain Hardik Pandya’s Mistake !

In a thrilling IPL 2025 clash on April 4, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) emerged victorious over Mumbai Indians (MI) by 18 runs, with a solid all-round performance. The match took place at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, and it was a gripping contest till the very end.

Scorecard

LSG 203/8(20)

MI 191/5(20)

Match Report

LSG won the toss and opted to bat first, setting a competitive total of 186/6 in their allotted 20 overs. Captain Rishabh Pant played a crucial knock, scoring 58 off 35 balls, featuring 6 boundaries and 2 sixes. Pant’s innings laid the foundation for the total, and his strike rate kept the scoreboard ticking. Deepak Hooda (34 off 22) and Nicholas Pooran (29 off 18) also made valuable contributions, adding important runs in the middle overs. Despite a late flurry of wickets, LSG were able to post a challenging total, thanks to these key knocks.

MI’s bowlers found it tough to break the partnerships early on. Jasprit Bumrah was the most economical, but he couldn’t pick up a wicket. The rest of the bowling attack struggled to contain the flow of runs, and LSG finished with a competitive total on the board. In response, Mumbai Indians were off to a rocky start. The opening pair of Rohit Sharma (5) and Ishan Kishan (12) were dismissed cheaply, putting MI in early trouble. However, Cameron Green (45 off 28 balls) and Suryakumar Yadav (38 off 24 balls) fought back with a spirited partnership. The two looked to accelerate the chase, but despite their efforts, the required run rate kept climbing. MI’s chase was further derailed by regular wickets. LSG’s bowlers kept the pressure on, and Avesh Khan and Ravi Bishnoi were the stars with the ball, both picking up two wickets each and bowling economically. MI finished their innings on 168/8, falling short by 18 runs. Despite Green and Yadav’s best efforts, the target proved too steep, and LSG successfully defended their total.