Kara Riggs By Kara Riggs, NZB News
28 April 2025
Mumbai Indians delivered a commanding 54-run victory over Lucknow Super Giants in Match 45 of the Indian Premier League 2025 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on 27 April 2025. Setting 216, MI bowled out LSG for 161, with Jasprit Bumrah’s 4 for 22 and Will Jacks’ all-round show sealing the deal. For New Zealand fans, Trent Boult’s 3 for 20 and Mitchell Marsh’s 31 for LSG were highlights, but MI’s dominance stole the show.
Background Information
The IPL 2025 season has seen Mumbai Indians, led by Hardik Pandya, surge to second place with five wins from nine matches, riding a five-match winning streak after a seven-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad on 23 April. Lucknow Super Giants, captained by Rishabh Pant, struggled in sixth with three wins from eight, coming off an eight-wicket loss to Delhi Capitals. The Wankhede Stadium’s flat pitch, with an average first-innings score of 190, favours batters, though pacers like MI’s Bumrah have excelled. New Zealand’s Trent Boult has been MI’s bowling mainstay, while LSG’s Mitchell Marsh has been a key batter. MI’s earlier 12-run loss to LSG on 4 April at Lucknow, where Hardik Pandya’s five-wicket haul went in vain, set up a high-stakes rematch critical for playoff positioning.
Match Details
Teams: Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Date: 27 April 2025
Toss: Lucknow Super Giants won the toss and elected to bowl.
Result: Mumbai Indians won by 54 runs.
Mumbai Indians scored 215 for 7 in 20 overs, powered by Ryan Rickelton’s 58 off 32 balls and Suryakumar Yadav’s 54 off 28. LSG’s Mayank Yadav took 2 for 36, with Ravi Bishnoi claiming 1 for 34. Lucknow Super Giants were bowled out for 161 in 20 overs, with Mitchell Marsh’s 31 off 25 and Nicholas Pooran’s 29 off 21 leading the effort. MI’s Jasprit Bumrah took 4 for 22, supported by Trent Boult’s 3 for 20 and Will Jacks’ 2 for 18.
Highlights
MI’s innings began explosively, with Rickelton and Rohit Sharma adding 60 in the powerplay. Mayank Yadav dismissed Rohit for 15 and Hardik Pandya for 8, but Rickelton’s 58, including six fours and two sixes, and Suryakumar’s 54, with three sixes, powered MI. Corbin Bosch’s 18 not out and Naman Dhir’s 15 lifted MI to 215, despite Bishnoi removing Suryakumar. LSG’s chase faltered early, with Aiden Markram falling for 6 to Boult in the second over. Marsh’s 31 and Pooran’s 29 kept hopes alive, reaching 80 for 3 by the 10th over. Jacks’ double strike in the 11th over, dismissing Pooran and Pant for a duck, triggered a collapse. Bumrah’s triple-wicket 16th over, removing Ayush Badoni (14), Abdul Samad (5), and David Miller (8), sealed LSG’s fate. Boult’s final wicket, cleaning up Digvesh Rathi for 1, ended the innings. Jacks earned Player of the Match for his 29 off 21 and 2 for 18.
Records
Suryakumar Yadav’s Milestone: Suryakumar’s 54 took him past 4,000 IPL runs, achieved in 150 matches. Jasprit Bumrah’s Record: Bumrah’s 174 IPL wickets for MI surpassed Lasith Malinga’s 170, making him MI’s leading wicket-taker. MI’s 150th Win: The victory marked MI’s 150th IPL win, the first team to reach this milestone.
Historical Data
MI’s win narrowed LSG’s head-to-head lead to 6-2 in eight IPL meetings, with MI’s only prior victory in the 2023 Eliminator. At Wankhede, MI have now won their first clash against LSG. MI’s five IPL titles contrast with LSG’s playoff appearances in 2022 and 2023. New Zealand players have shone, with Boult’s 23 wickets for MI this season and Marsh’s 230 runs for LSG. The IPL’s global appeal saw nine Kiwis prioritise the tournament over a T20I series against Pakistan in March 2025. LSG’s earlier 12-run win over MI on 4 April, driven by Marsh’s 60, highlighted their past dominance.
Discussion
MI’s comprehensive victory showcased their playoff credentials. Rickelton and Suryakumar’s aggressive batting overwhelmed LSG’s bowlers, with Mayank Yadav’s early strikes undone by Bishnoi’s 1 for 34 proving costly. Bumrah’s death bowling and Boult’s new-ball precision exposed LSG’s middle-order frailties, with Pant’s duck and Pooran’s failure to convert proving decisive. Jacks’ all-round impact, removing key left-handers, tilted the game. For New Zealand fans, Boult’s 3 for 20 was a masterclass, while Marsh’s 31 was a lone bright spot for LSG. The Wankhede pitch, easing under lights, suited MI’s chase-savvy approach, with Pant’s decision to bowl first backfiring. MI’s sixth win cements their second-place standing, while LSG’s sixth loss dims their playoff hopes, demanding a batting rethink.
IPL 2025 Points Table (as of 28 April 2025)
+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| Team | M | W | L | P | NRR |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| Delhi Capitals |10 | 8 | 2 |16 | +0.850|
| Mumbai Indians |11 | 6 | 5 |12 | +0.300|
| Royal Challengers |10 | 6 | 4 |12 | +0.000|
| Punjab Kings |11 | 5 | 5 |11 | +0.100|
| Kolkata Knight Riders |10 | 3 | 6 | 7 | -0.050|
| Lucknow Super Giants | 9 | 3 | 6 | 6 | -0.350|
| Gujarat Titans | 9 | 3 | 6 | 6 | -0.150|
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 9 | 3 | 6 | 6 | -0.350|
| Chennai Super Kings | 9 | 2 | 7 | 4 | -0.400|
| Rajasthan Royals | 9 | 2 | 7 | 4 | -0.100|
+-----------------------+-----------------------+Key: M = Matches, W = Won, L = Lost, P = Points, NRR = Net Run Rate
Orange Cap and Purple Cap Standings
The Orange Cap is held by Suryakumar Yadav of Mumbai Indians with 421 runs in 11 matches, his best being 93 not out. The Purple Cap is held by Jasprit Bumrah of Mumbai Indians with 18 wickets in 11 matches, his best being 4 for 22.
Next Matches Schedule
On 28 April 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru face Gujarat Titans in Bengaluru at 7:30 PM IST. On 29 April 2025, Chennai Super Kings play Delhi Capitals in Chennai at 7:30 PM IST. On 30 April 2025, Punjab Kings meet Sunrisers Hyderabad in Hyderabad at 7:30 PM IST. On 1 May 2025, Rajasthan Royals take on Kolkata Knight Riders in Jaipur at 7:30 PM IST. On 2 May 2025, Mumbai Indians face Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur at 7:30 PM IST. On 3 May 2025, Lucknow Super Giants play Chennai Super Kings in Lucknow at 7:30 PM IST.
What’s Next?
Lucknow Super Giants face Chennai Super Kings on 3 May 2025 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, where Pant, Pooran, and Marsh must fire to revive their fading playoff hopes against a struggling CSK. Mumbai Indians take on Rajasthan Royals on 2 May 2025 in Jaipur, aiming to extend their winning streak with Suryakumar, Bumrah, and Boult leading the charge against a faltering RR. MI’s 12 points keep them in the playoff race, while LSG’s 6 points demand a string of wins.
Summary
Mumbai Indians’ 54-run victory over Lucknow Super Giants was a display of all-round dominance. Ryan Rickelton’s 58 and Suryakumar Yadav’s 54 powered MI to 215 for 7, while Jasprit Bumrah’s 4 for 22, Trent Boult’s 3 for 20, and Will Jacks’ 2 for 18 bowled out LSG for 161, despite Mitchell Marsh’s 31 and Nicholas Pooran’s 29. The win, MI’s fifth straight, lifts them to second with 12 points, while LSG’s sixth loss leaves them sixth with 6 points. For New Zealand fans, Boult’s wickets and Marsh’s effort were notable, but MI’s firepower prevailed. As MI chase a playoff spot and LSG seek a turnaround, IPL 2025 remains gripping.
