KKN Gurugram Desk | In the 7th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Lucknow Super Giants defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 5 wickets, thanks to the blazing batting performance of Nicholas Pooran. Sunrisers Hyderabad posted a competitive score of 190 runs after opting to bat first. However, Lucknow successfully chased down the target with 23 balls remaining, securing their first victory of IPL 2025.

Highlights of the Match

• Lucknow Super Giants defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 5 wickets.

• This victory marks Lucknow’s first win of IPL 2025.

• Nicholas Pooran’s explosive batting was the highlight of Lucknow’s chase.

The match was played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad, where Sunrisers, after losing the toss, decided to bat first. They managed to post 190/9 in their 20 overs, but Lucknow chased down the total comfortably, proving their batting strength.

Lucknow’s Explosive Batting – Nicholas Pooran Leads the Charge

One of the main contributors to Lucknow’s victory was Nicholas Pooran, who displayed an explosive style of batting. He struck a blazing half-century in just 18 balls, making it the fastest fifty of the season. Pooran was on track to complete a century, but Sunrisers’ captain Pat Cummins dismissed him LBW (Leg Before Wicket), ending his fiery knock.

Despite taking a review (DRS) to avoid being out, Pooran was found in front of the stumps. He scored 70 runs off 26 balls, hitting 6 sixes and 6 fours. Pooran’s performance was crucial in setting the tone for Lucknow’s chase, as he dominated the Sunrisers’ bowlers from the outset.

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Mitchell Marsh’s Supporting Role – Another Quick Fifty

While Pooran was smashing boundaries, Mitchell Marsh provided great support, keeping up with the required rate. After Pooran’s dismissal, Marsh shifted gears and played a destructive knock of his own. Marsh completed his fifty in 31 balls, hitting 7 fours and 2 sixes. However, soon after completing his fifty, Marsh lost his rhythm and got out, but not before making an important contribution of 52 runs.

After Marsh’s departure, Rishabh Pant, the Lucknow captain, took charge and tried to stabilize the innings, but he was dismissed for just 15 runs off 15 balls. Despite Pant’s early exit, Lucknow had already built a solid foundation with Pooran and Marsh, and the target was well within reach.

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Shardul Thakur Shines with the Ball – Key to Lucknow’s Victory

On the bowling front, Shardul Thakur was the standout performer for Lucknow. He bowled a brilliant spell, claiming 4 wickets for just 34 runs in his 4 overs. Thakur made early breakthroughs by dismissing Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan off consecutive deliveries, sending them back to the pavilion. His spell was key to stopping Sunrisers from building partnerships and taking control of the game.

In addition to Shardul’s heroics, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Digvijay Rathi, and Prince Yadav each chipped in with a wicket, helping Lucknow restrict Sunrisers to a manageable total. Bishnoi’s ability to bowl in the middle overs and control the flow of runs was particularly effective in slowing down the opposition’s momentum.

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Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Struggling Batting

While the target wasn’t too challenging for Lucknow, Sunrisers Hyderabad’s batting failed to fire in the crucial moments. Travis Head, the opening batsman, looked in good touch and managed to score 47 runs off 28 balls, including 5 fours and 3 sixes, making him the top scorer for his team. Head took on Lucknow’s bowlers early on, but his innings came to an end after two life chances—one was a dropped catch by Pooran, and the other a missed opportunity for a tough return catch by Bishnoi.

Alongside Head, Aniket Verma played a quick knock of 36 runs, and Nitesh Kumar Reddy contributed 32 runs. However, after Head’s departure, the middle order struggled. Henrich Klaasen (26 runs off 17 balls) showed some promise but was run out, and Nitesh Reddy was bowled out by Bishnoi.

The middle-order collapse left Pat Cummins (18 runs off 4 balls) to try a last-minute recovery, but it was too little too late, and Sunrisers finished with a subpar total.

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In a thrilling encounter, Lucknow Super Giants successfully chased down 190 runs set by Sunrisers Hyderabad with 23 balls to spare. Nicholas Pooran‘s explosive batting in the early stages laid the foundation for the chase, while Mitchell Marsh provided the necessary support. The brilliant bowling performance by Shardul Thakur was key to limiting Sunrisers’ total, and the collective efforts of Lucknow’s batsmen ensured they reached the target comfortably.

With this win, Lucknow Super Giants have secured their first victory of IPL 2025 and will look to build momentum in the coming matches. For Sunrisers Hyderabad, it was a disappointing performance, as they failed to capitalize on their early momentum and lost wickets at crucial junctures.

The IPL 2025 continues to deliver exciting cricket, and with each passing match, the competition is heating up. Fans can expect more thrilling encounters as the season progresses.