- LSG’s Innings: Batting first, LSG posted a formidable total of 203/8. Mitchell Marsh led the charge with a blistering 60 off 31 balls, while David Miller contributed a quick 27 off 14 balls.
- MI’s Bowling: Hardik Pandya was the standout bowler for MI, claiming five wickets, including key dismissals of Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant, David Miller, and Aiden Markram.
- MI’s Chase: In pursuit of 204, MI faced early setbacks but were kept in the hunt by Pandya’s aggressive 47 off 26 balls and Suryakumar Yadav’s steady 38 off 29 balls.
- Turning Point: Digvesh Singh Rathi’s economical spell of 1/21 in four overs, including the crucial wicket of Suryakumar Yadav, stemmed MI’s momentum and tilted the game in LSG’s favor.
- Final Overs: Despite a late surge from MI’s lower order, LSG’s bowlers held their nerve, restricting MI to 191/9, sealing a 12-run victory.
Key Performances:
- Mitchell Marsh (LSG): 60 runs off 31 balls.
- Hardik Pandya (MI): 5 wickets and 47 runs off 26 balls.
- Digvesh Singh Rathi (LSG): 1 wicket for 21 runs in 4 overs.
This win propels LSG up the points table, showcasing their balanced team performance and the emergence of young talents like Rathi. MI, despite Pandya’s heroics, will look to address their middle-order vulnerabilities in upcoming matches.
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