Live Blog - Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians - Stoinis stars as LSG thump MI

Live Blog - Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians - Stoinis stars as LSG thump MI

Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow - April 30, 2024

Welcome to the live blog of today's high-voltage clash between Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians! The atmosphere is electric here in Lucknow as both teams look to solidify their positions on the IPL points table.

Toss and Team News:

Lucknow Super Giants win the toss and elect to field first. Mayank Agarwal misses out due to injury, with Quinton de Kock replacing him at the top. Mumbai Indians remain unchanged from their previous encounter.

Mumbai Indians Innings:

Over 1-3: The Mumbai openers, Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan, start cautiously against the LSG pace attack. Avesh Khan and Mohsin Khan bowl tight lines, conceding only 12 runs in the first three overs.

Over 4-6: Suryakumar Yadav joins the party, smashing two boundaries off Ravi Bishnoi. The momentum shifts slightly in MI's favor, but Krunal Pandya removes a well-set Rohit Sharma for 24.

Over 7-9: Kieron Pollard struggles to find his rhythm, while Suryakumar Yadav continues to impress with his elegant strokeplay. However, Ravi Bishnoi strikes again, dismissing the dangerous Suryakumar for 38.

Over 10-12: The run rate stagnates as Krunal Pandya and Tilak Varma consolidate the innings. Jason Holder provides a late flourish with a six, but falls shortly after to Avesh Khan. Mumbai finish their innings at a below-par 159/7.

Lucknow Super Giants Innings:

Over 1-3: Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul begin the chase positively, finding the boundary with ease. However, Bumrah delivers a peach of a yorker to dismiss Rahul for 17.

Over 4-6: Deepak Hooda joins de Kock, but their partnership is cut short by a brilliant piece of fielding from Kieron Pollard, running out Hooda for 12. LSG wobble at 38/2.

Over 7-9: The turning point arrives as Marcus Stoinis walks in. He starts cautiously but quickly shifts gears, launching into some powerful sixes. Krunal Pandya provides crucial support at the other end.

Over 10-12: The required run rate climbs, but Stoinis continues to dominate the bowling. He brings up his fifty in style with a six over long-on. Mumbai struggle to contain the onslaught.

Over 13-15: Stoinis departs after a magnificent 62, but the platform he built allows Pooran and Krunal Pandya to finish the job. They take LSG over the line with four balls to spare.

Match Summary:

Lucknow Super Giants register a convincing victory against Mumbai Indians, thanks primarily to Marcus Stoinis's brilliant batting performance. The bowlers did well to restrict MI to a modest total, setting the stage for a successful chase. This win propels LSG up the points table, while Mumbai continues to search for consistency.

Player of the Match: Marcus Stoinis (LSG) for his match-winning 62 runs.

Stay tuned for post-match analysis and player reactions!