IPL 2025 Match 45 MI vs LSG: Key Takeaways
- The Mumbai Indians have risen to second place in the IPL 2025 points rankings after defeating the Lucknow Super Giants by a resounding 54 runs.
- The major achievement of Suryakumar Yadav surpassing 4000 IPL runs is noteworthy.
- Jasprit Bumrah shines with a devastating spell, grabbing three wickets in a single over to seal MI’s emphatic win.
- Young talents like Naman Dhir and Corbin Bosch make their presence felt with impactful cameos.
- Trent Boult and Will Jacks deliver crucial breakthroughs, dismantling LSG’s middle-order resistance.
Match Summary
The magic at Wankhede continues. Mumbai Indians crushed Lucknow Super Giants by a staggering 54-run margin in Match 45 of the TATA IPL 2025, recording their fifth consecutive victory and storming to the second spot on the points table. Powered by explosive batting and lethal bowling, MI delivered a complete team performance that left no doubt about their championship intentions.
A Fiery Start: Rickelton and Rohit Light Up the Powerplay
Under the bright Mumbai lights, the home team started their innings with fire and flair. Ryan Rickelton and Rohit Sharma wasted no time, peppering the boundary ropes with quickfire shots. Rohit, the ‘Hitman,’ treated the crowd with two colossal sixes off Mayank Yadav before falling to a slower short delivery for a brisk 20.
Rickelton, however, kept the engine roaring. His blitzkrieg of five boundaries and four towering sixes stunned LSG’s bowling unit. With every clean strike, Rickelton asserted his dominance until Digvesh Rathi ended his stay at 58 off just 32 balls.
Middle-Order Twists: Suryakumar Shines as MI Build Momentum
After quick exits of Will Jacks (29) and Hardik Pandya (5), it seemed like MI might lose their grip. But Suryakumar Yadav had other plans. With signature wristy flicks and innovative strokes, SKY brought the innings back on track. He especially targeted Ravi Bishnoi, punishing him for a few loose deliveries and helping himself to a lively half-century.
In the process, Suryakumar Yadav achieved a career-defining moment—becoming one of the few players to cross 4000 IPL runs. His innings ended at 54 (28 balls), caught spectacularly by Mitchell Marsh at extra cover.
Finishing Strong: Corbin Bosch and Naman Dhir Shine
The late-overs fireworks were orchestrated by young Naman Dhir and debutant Corbin Bosch. Dhir’s 25 off 11 balls, highlighted by creative scoops and clean sixes, and Bosch’s rapid-fire 20 ensured MI piled up a daunting 215/7 by the end of their innings.
LSG’s Chase Falters: Early Blows and a Brutal Collapse
Chasing 216, Lucknow’s innings stuttered early. Jasprit Bumrah grabbed the first blood with a brilliant back-of-the-length ball dismissal of Aiden Markram while playing the impact substitute position brilliantly.
Nicholas Pooran provided a brief glimmer of hope, hammering three massive sixes in the final over of the powerplay. But his aggression was short-lived. Will Jacks spun a web, removing Pooran and LSG skipper Rishabh Pant in the same over to leave the visitors reeling.
Mid-Innings Fightback: Marsh and Badoni Show Resistance
In an attempt to keep the scoreboard moving, Mitchell Marsh and Ayush Badoni attacked Karn Sharma and Hardik Pandya in an attempt to steady the innings. They took LSG past 100 in 10 overs, suggesting a potential turnaround.
However, hopes were dashed when Marsh, attempting an aggressive pull, fell to a clever slow ball from Trent Boult after scoring 34.
Bumrah’s Masterclass: Three Wickets in One Over
The defining moment arrived when Bumrah unleashed a destructive spell, dismantling LSG’s lower order. In a jaw-dropping over, he removed David Miller, Abdul Samad, and Avesh Khan within five deliveries, breaking Lucknow’s spine.
LSG crumbled from 142/5 to 142/8 in a blink, the chase effectively over.
Wrapping it Up: Bosch’s Maiden Wicket and Boult’s Final Strike
After Ravi Bishnoi briefly amused the fans with a couple of sixes, Corbin Bosch took his first IPL wicket, making his debut even more memorable.
Fittingly, it was Trent Boult who landed the final blow, removing Digvesh Rathi to bowl LSG out for 161, completing MI’s stunning 54-run triumph.
Conclusion
Mumbai Indians’ juggernaut is rolling with full force. With a stellar mix of experienced stars and energetic youngsters, MI’s emphatic victory over Lucknow Super Giants sends a strong warning to the rest of the league. If they continue this blend of explosive batting, tactical bowling, and electric fielding, a record-extending sixth title could very well be on the horizon.
