LSG Dominates DC with Powerful Batting Display in IPL 2025

By Gurlal Singh

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Posted: March 24, 2025
Last updated: March 25, 2025

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In a high-scoring IPL 2025 match, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) put on a formidable show against Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. LSG set a challenging target by scoring 209/8, driven by notable performances from Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh.

Nicholas Pooran was the star of the innings for LSG, crafting a quick 75 off just 30 deliveries. His innings included six fours and seven sixes, boasting a strike rate of 250. Pooran’s aggressive batting was complemented by Mitchell Marsh, who scored a valuable 72 off 36 balls. Marsh’s innings featured six fours and six towering sixes, further solidifying LSG’s strong position. His 21-ball fifty matched his fastest half-century in T20 cricket, showcasing his powerful hitting capabilities.

Adding to the scoreboard, David Miller contributed an unbeaten 27 off 19 balls. Rishabh Pant, playing his debut match for LSG, unfortunately, made an immediate exit with a six-ball duck.

The early overs saw LSG start aggressively with an opening partnership between Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram, reaching 40/0 after four overs. Aiden Markram chipped in with 15 off 13 balls before being dismissed. This initial momentum set a solid foundation for LSG to maintain an impressive run rate, reaching 176/4 at the 16-over mark with a run rate of 11.00.

For the Delhi Capitals, Mitchell Starc led from the front with the ball, taking three wickets for 42 runs. Despite his efforts, DC’s bowling attack struggled to contain the explosive batting of LSG on a pitch that favored the batsmen.

DC’s lineup featured prominent players including Faf du Plessis and Axar Patel, who served as the captain. However, they could not capitalize on the hard and even pitch that provided little support for bowlers.

In conclusion, LSG’s powerful batting performance, anchored by Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh, enabled them to post a formidable total. DC’s challenge now lies in matching this high-scoring innings in their pursuit to win the match. The game, played in ideal batting conditions, highlighted the formidable batting talent within the ranks of LSG.