Mitchell Marsh’s Stellar Century Powers LSG to Dominant Victory Over Gujarat Titans in IPL Thriller
Ahmedabad LSG vs GT: In a high-octane IPL clash that left fans on the edge of their seats, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) delivered a commanding 33-run victory against Gujarat Titans (GT) on Thursday, fueled by Mitchell Marsh’s sensational maiden IPL century. Despite a valiant 22-ball fifty from Shahrukh Khan, GT faltered in their pursuit of LSG’s mammoth 236-run target, marking a thrilling end to their playoff hopes.
Marsh’s Masterclass: A Century to Remember in LSG vs GT
Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh stole the spotlight with a breathtaking 117 off 64 balls, a knock studded with 10 boundaries and 8 towering sixes. Marsh’s innings, his first IPL hundred, laid the foundation for LSG’s imposing total. Partnering with Aiden Markram (36 off 24) and Nicholas Pooran (56* off 27), Marsh orchestrated two critical partnerships—91 with Markram and a blistering 121-run stand with Pooran—to dismantle GT’s bowling attack.
The right-hander’s assault began early, as he dispatched Prasidh Krishna for a monstrous six over deep square leg. Spinner Sai Kishore faced equal fury, with Marsh launching him twice over the sight screen. However, it was his demolition of Rashid Khan that turned heads. Marsh hammered 25 runs off the Afghan spinner’s first over, including two sixes and three boundaries, leaving GT’s strategies in tatters.
Pooran’s Fireworks and LSG’s Late Surge
Nicholas Pooran’s promotion to No. 3 proved a masterstroke. The West Indian dynamo smashed an unbeaten 56 off just 27 deliveries, striking at 207. His fearless approach saw him scoop Mohammad Siraj for a four and clobber Rashid Khan over long-off for a statement six. Even Rishabh Pant (18* off 8) joined the carnage, hitting Kagiso Rabada for back-to-back sixes in the final over to propel LSG to 235/3.
“Marsh and Pooran were unstoppable,” said LSG captain KL Rahul. “When you have batters firing like that, it takes pressure off the entire team.”
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GT’s Valiant Chase Falls Short
Chasing 236, GT’s openers Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan started strong, racking up nine boundaries in the first five overs. But Sudharsan’s dismissal for 28 off 14 triggered a collapse. Jos Buttler’s brief cameo (33 off 17) ended when Akash Singh’s clever slower ball rattled his stumps, leaving GT reeling at 96/3.
Enter Shahrukh Khan. The Tamil Nadu powerhouse ignited hope with a 22-ball 50, including four sixes and three boundaries. His 69-run partnership with Sherfane Rutherford (29 off 15) off just 33 balls brought GT within striking distance. However, Rutherford’s dismissal to Ravi Bishnoi and Rahul Tewatia’s quick exit derailed the chase. Needing 71 off 30 balls, Shahrukh’s heroic efforts weren’t enough as GT folded at 202/8.
Key Moments: Where the Game Turned
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Marsh vs. Rashid Khan: The Australian’s brutal 25-run over against GT’s star spinner shifted momentum irreversibly in LSG’s favor.
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Pooran’s Power Surge: His fearless hitting in the middle overs left GT’s bowlers scrambling for answers.
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Shahrukh’s Lone Battle: Despite his heroics, GT’s top-order collapse proved too deep a hole to climb out of.
Post-Match (lucknow super giants vs gujarat titans ) Reactions
LSG Coach Justin Langer: “Marsh’s innings was pure class. He’s a game-changer, and tonight he showed why.”
GT Captain Shubman Gill: “Credit to LSG’s batters. We’ll regroup and come back stronger next season.”
Looking Ahead
With this win, LSG ends their season on a high, while GT’s playoff dreams are officially dashed. As the IPL 2025 season approaches its climax, Marsh’s century will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the tournament’s standout performances.
Final Scorecard:
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LSG: 235/3 (Marsh 117, Pooran 56*)
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GT: 202/8 (Shahrukh 50, Buttler 33)
Player of the Match: Mitchell Marsh (117 runs & 1/28 in 3 overs)