Punjab Kings (PBKS) secured a four-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in an exhilarating IPL 2025 Match 49 on April 30, 2025, at MA Chidambaram Stadium. After CSK posted a total of 190, PBKS managed to knock together 192 with two balls to spare - and did so under serious bowling pressure from CSK. Let’s take a look at the reasons CSK lost this match.

The over-the-top total for one reason was that CSK could not defend 190 because of poor bowling and inability to take a wicket. In particular, Shreyas Iyer (72) and Prabhsimran Singh (54) were a little too good for the CSK bowling attack of Matheesha Pathirana (2/45) and Khaleel Ahmed (2/28)—even after Sam Curran scored 88 off only 47 to give CSK a good platform. The CSK bowlers were either too consistent with their bowling or swung too wide in a manner not conducive to defending the target, despite impressive contributions by Pathirana and Ahmed. Under pressure from aggressive powerplay and middle-overs play from Iyer and Singh, CSK looked incapable of responding in their mode.

This was clearly a very interesting contest. There were some quick runs from Shashank Singh (23 off 12) in an effort to fire the team home in the end, but the real responsibility lay with CSK's death bowling led by Ravindra Jadeja (1/32) and Pathirana.

1. Inadequate Death Bowling

First of all, CSK put up a competitive score of 190 runs but could not defend it in the death overs! Punjab chased it down with 2 balls to spare following a brutal finish from Shashank Singh after steady contributions throughout the innings, despite Matheesha Pathirana and Khaleel Ahmed being expensive and conceding a combined 73 runs in 7.4 overs, which hurt CSK's chances in the death.

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2. Lack of bowling support for Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja bowled economically and got a wicket for 32 runs in 3 overs, but the remaining CSK bowlers did not have the penetration or control required. Yes, Jadeja did his job, but when the other bowlers cannot assert control, apply pressure, or take crucial wickets to break up partnerships, then the required run rate can remain manageable. 

3. Over-reliance on Sam Curran

Sam Curran played an incredible innings of 88 runs off 47 balls; however, he got little to no support from the remaining batsmen. Dewald Brevis and Jadeja produced only insignificant contributions, and there were no strong partnerships down through the middle order, which left CSK just short of a formidable total of 200 runs that they might have been able to defend given the conditions.

In Match 49 of IPL 2025, Punjab Kings (PBKS) managed to beat riding-high Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 4 wickets in a gripping contest, chasing down a target of 191 in 19.4 overs, finishing at 194/6. CSK made a daring 190/6 in 19.2 overs, which was a challenging run chase that left gleeful, luckless fans on a rollercoaster ride!

Chennai Super Kings Innings

CSK started positively while batting first in their innings despite losing Yuzvendra Chahal (4 off 32 balls), Arshdeep Singh (2 off 25 balls), and Marco Jansen (2 off 30 balls) early, but watch as Sam Curran changes the tide of the match with a sensational 88 off 47 balls Anchored the innings with a blend of aggression and calmness, Dewald Brevis scoring 32 off 26 and Ravindra Jadeja 17 off 12 gave easy runs in late overs. PBKS's bowlers, with Khaleel Ahmed (3/4) and Matheesha Pathirana (4/5), took wickets at regular intervals to ensure that CSK wouldn't run away. CSK finished up at 190/6 in 19.2 overs, which was a decently competitive target and a chaseable score on a convincing batting track. 

Punjab Kings Innings

PBKS began their chase positively with openers Shreyas Iyer and Prabhsimran Singh putting runs on the board early. Iyer led from the front with a match-defining 72 off 41 balls, his class showing with solid pathing off the right shots. Prabhsimran played a complimentary role, scoring a well-made 54 off 36 balls, which kept the required rate on par throughout the innings. Shashank Singh's late blitz of 23 off 12 balls gave the impetus needed to hurry up the chase. CSK’s bowlers fought back in that phase of the innings, led by Yuzvendra Chahal (4/32) and Arshdeep Singh (3/2), taking a total of 6 wickets. It is to say that it wasn’t enough to stop PBKS. Contributions from Khaleel Ahmed (2 off 28), Matheesha Pathirana (2 off 45), and Ravindra Jadeja (1 off 32) were minimal, and PBKS sealed the chase in 19.4 overs, finishing at 194/6.

Also Read: Top 3 reasons why Chennai Super Kings Lost to Punjab Kings in IPL 2025 Match 49

CSK vs PBKS: Post Match Reactions

Prabhsimran Singh (PBKS): Talked about the opening partnership with Arya; they started at camps in pre-season and said all the timing and the trust were with Shreyas Iyer (72 off 41) in the chase. Said he was pleased to contribute with 54 off 36 for the win; gave a lot of credit to the coach, Ricky Ponting, for building a supportive environment where the captain and the coach lift players up (after poor performances). Said the team wanted to focus on making the playoffs, which is not something PBKS has accomplished for a while. clapping and cheering for as much as possible. 

MS Dhoni (CSK Captain): Dhoni said 190/6 was 15 runs short, despite the Curran's 88 off 47 and Brevis's 32 off 26, and said Brevis was full of energy. Dhoni said the catching needs to be better and that they lost 4 wickets in the 19th over, leaving 7 balls left on the best home wicket of IPL 2025, and was frustrated to get that wrong.

Shreyas Iyer (PBKS captain and Player of the match): Iyer said that he always enjoys chasing big totals, plays with instinct, and backs himself. He stated that due to net practices with fast bowlers, he was very confident. Although it was humid and it was a tough fielding condition, Iyer was tactical as captain in leading the required over-rate. He said coach Ricky Ponting pushed the players to be aggressive early against good bowlers. Iyer, together with Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya, played the innings smart and aggressively, which got PBKS over the line and kept Punjab winning.

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Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings: Match Scorecard

Chennai Super Kings – 190 (19.2 Overs)

Punjab Kings – 194/6 (19.4 Overs)

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) secured a 14-run victory over Delhi Capitals (DC) in an exhilarating IPL 2025 Match 48 on April 29, 2025, at Arun Jaitley Stadium. At a posted trot of 204/9 from KKR, DC managed to chase 190 with all effort but ultimately fell short when the decisive bowling pressure came in from KKR. Let's check why DC lost this game.

The first reason is that DC could not defend a competitive total, which was 204/9, by way of poor bowling and no breakthroughs made at all. KKR's batsmen, led by Raghuvanshi (66), Rinku Singh, and Sunil Narine, had almost demoralized the bowling attack of Mitchell Starc (3/43) and Vipuraj Nigam (2/41) with their onslaught during the powerplay and the middle overs thanks to 44 off 32 deliveries from Angkrish Raghuvanshi and 36 off 25 balls from Rinku Singh. DC had some low contributions from its bowlers, such as Mitchell Starc (3/43) and Vipuraj Nigam (2/41). While DC had not come to chase a target of that magnitude, there were questions regarding KKR's attunement to Indian conditions in getting a score such as that. 

A perplexing fight, though, with the quick-fire abs of Axar Patel (43 off 23) and Vipuraj Nigam (38 off 19), with some fight back by turning pretty much—I feel it's only towards the end that they're not going to be able to up the ante—caused KKR's death bowling - Varun specifically (2/39) and Vaibhav Arora (1/19)—and sealed an interesting but doomed run chase.

Also Read: IPL 2025, Match 48: Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders Full Match Highlights

1. Inconsistent Top-Order Performance

While Faf du Plessis offered a good start with a stylish 62 off 45 balls, there was no support from the rest of Delhi's top-order batting. The early wickets and lack of solid partnerships in the powerplay put pressure on the middle order to try and repair the slow start. This inconsistency at the top hindered the momentum of the Capitals in a chase of over 200, as they found themselves in a catch-up for the rest of their innings.

2. Kolkata's Bowling Impact in Crucial Moments

KKR bowlers at key moments worked with a will for Sunil Narine (3/29) to wrest key breakthroughs. Narine broke the middle order's back while containing runs strongly in the middle. Varun Chakravarthy and Vaibhav Arora lent timely wickets and disciplined spells, all putting a wrench in Delhi's efforts to accelerate, especially from the moment the asking rate leaped sharply in the death overs.

3. Expensive Bowling Despite Wicket-Taking

Delhi bowlers Mitchell Starc and Vipraj Nigam took two very vital wickets but gave away runs at an expensive rate-Starc 43 runs and Nigam 41 runs. Those overcosting Delhi would allow KKR to put up the stiff 204/9 run target. The inability to control the scoring, especially in the death overs, meant that Delhi’s batters had a stiffer target than ideal, ultimately proving too much to overcome despite a strong fightback.

In Match 48 of IPL 2025, held at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, KKR had to display genuine grit to secure a 14-run win over DC on April 29, 2025. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) scored 204/9, a total that Delhi Capitals (DC) could only chase down to 190/9 after a spirited attempt. Sunil Narine contributed significantly to KKR's cause with an all-around performance that gave him the Player of the Match award and enhanced KKR's playoff possibilities.

Kolkata Knight Riders Innings

KKR, electing to bat first, set a target of 205 runs, finishing at 204/9. Angkrish Raghuvanshi gave a steady start with 44 off 32 balls, while Rinku Singh kept the momentum going with an explosive 36 off 25 balls. Despite the fall of regular wickets, Narine added impetus with a quickfire 27 runs off 16 balls, injecting momentum despite regular wickets. Mitchell Starc (3/43) and Axar Patel (2/27) led with impressive contributions from Vipuraj Nigam (2/41) but ensured a fighting total on a batting-friendly Delhi pitch, or at least, KKR's last bits, including Andre Russell (15 off 8).

Delhi Capitals Innings

The DC managed a good fight but in the end got knocked out for 190 at the loss of 9 wickets, which made the distance separating them from victory just 14 runs. Faf du Plessis was the star with 62 off 45 balls, bringing DC into the game. There was also Axar Patel scoring 43 off 23 balls toward the end. Vipuraj Nigam added 38 off 19 balls at the tail end, but the middle order went crumbling under pressure. The hosts' bowlers Sunil Narine (3/29) and Varun Chakaravarthy (2/39) were ably supported by Vaibhav (1/19), restricting DC despite their effort on a high-scoring track.

Also Read: Top 3 reasons why Delhi Capitals Lost to Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025 Match 48

DC vs KKR: Post Match Reactions

Andre Russell (KKR): Russell celebrates while on his birthday, saying, “Team members wanted to give this win as a cross to me because nothing beats a win as an awesome IPL gift!” He praised an over in which all things began to change rapidly following two wickets, of Warden and then of du Plessis: “Sunil, having one great over, instilled the momentum; the bowlers, with Russell taking yorkers and K. Chakaravarty's leg spin, bowled so well against Delhi, the new 15-to-20-run differential inflicted on us during the power play proven to be so heavily over."

Axar Patel (Delhi Capitals Captain): Feeling that they gave 15 or so more runs in the powerplay and misreading the final chase, Patel said, "Vipul came in and made 38 off 19, and I subsequently took up the 43 off 23 from there." As she had felt any close losses being painful this year, she sighed of needing a partnership to chase 205 on that surface.

Ajinkya Rahane (KKR Captain): Rahane, who had a mild knock he had seen toed into, was full of praise, saying, "I will be fine; Sunil bowled two good overs post-13 overs and removed Rahul Tewatia and Vipul." From the other side, he rued how he might probably have praised the top score of 204: "Very honestly, that was 15 runs short. In tight-spell-killing attacks, Russell's yorker-stuffed over and Anukul Roy were key on that track."

Sunil Narine (Player of the Match): Praising the team, he said, "Gurbaz's early 20s, Rahane's 30s, and Rinku's 36 set the tone." About his bowling effort, he said, I struggled early but backed myself to return, nailing key overs to dismiss du Plessis and Patel - happy to contribute!"

Also Read: IPL 2025: CSK vs PBKS Match 49 - A Head to Head breakdown

Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders: Match Scorecard

Kolkata Knight Riders – 204/9 (20 Overs)

Delhi Capitals – 190/9 (20 Overs)

Rajasthan Royals (RR) won the match by eight wickets in a highly exciting match on 28 April 2025 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium. After chasing 210, RR chased it down successfully in 15.5 overs, backed by Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who made an explosive 101 off 38 balls, whereas Gujarat Titans (GT) batting never really held the pressure on RR. Let us look at the reasons for GT's loss.

First, GT was not able to defend what is a competitive total of 209/4 with poor bowling and no breakthroughs. RR's batsman didn't get snakes regarding GT's batting, especially in the power play and middle overs, with Suryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal (70 off 40) both hitting the ball beautifully. Relief batting support came from Ryan Parag contributing 32 not out off 15 deliveries and then Jaiswal finishing like a rocket - which helped RR acceleration that never hindered their chase and made it an exciting match!

1. Inability to Contain Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Explosive Batting

Suryavanshi's score of 101 not out off 38 balls  (11×4s 5×6s) transgressed any impact by GT bowlers receiving meaningless curiosities of aan effectiveonly Rashid Khan (1/24 in 4 overs) and Prasidh Krishna (1/47 in 4) to Suryavanshi's impetuously aggressive and tthought-ut scoring. With SR ((265.79),he ruled the rrun ratein scalping both the powerplay score and during the middle overs, setting an unrelenting pace that GT couldn’t counter, leading RR to chase the target with 25 balls to spare.

Also Read: IPL 2025, Match 47: Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans Full Match Highlights

2. Powerplay Struggles Against RR’s Top Order

GT experienced difficulties restraining RR's powerful batting line-up in the first overs because SSuryavanshi,along with Yashasvi Jaiswal (70 from 40 bballs),maintained quick scoring throughout the power phase. Inside the fielding rrestrictions,RR exploited the scoring opportunities effectively to build up their foundation before the batting restrictions. GT's bowlers started the match poorly because they let RR score runs freely during their first six oovers,which established a massive advantage for RR's batting team.

3. Missed Opportunities and Fielding Lapses

GT lost important opportunities that might have changed the game's momentum. Dropped catches and sloppy fielding enabled RR's batsmen to settle, especially Suryavanshi, whose innings took unstoppable momentum. Moreover, GT also failed to take advantage of RR's occasional mistakes, failing to grab important wickets at crucial points, which ultimately cost them in this high-scoring match.

On April 28, 2025, Rajasthan Royals (RR) put on an electrifying display to win by 8 wickets from Gujarat Titans (GT) in Match 47 of IPL 2025 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. RR achieved the improbable task of chasing down 210 runs inside 15.5 overs.

Gujarat Titans Innings 

GT posted a solid total of 209/4 after electing to bat. GT played aggressively in the first 10 overs with an opening partnership of 112 runs, with Shubman Gill whipping up 84 runs off 50 balls (8 fours, 3 sixes) and Jos Buttler blasting 50 runs off 26 balls. Sai Sudharsan made 39 runs off 30 balls before David Miller (18* off 8) and Rahul Tewatia (12* off 6) added fireworks at the end. RR's bowlers struggled to control GT's batting. Rashid Khan (1/24) took out Buttler, and Sandeep Sharma (1/33) removed Gill. Jofra Archer (1/49) and Prasidh Krishna (1/47) lacked control of the scoring in a fun wicket for batting.

Rajasthan Royals Innings

RR defeated GT by 8 wickets for a total of 212/6 in 15.5 overs! Vaibhav Suryavanshi's flamboyant innings of 101* runs off 38 balls made the fastest century by an Indian in IPL 2025, allowing him to build on 70 runs in 40 balls-a strike rate with Yashasvi Jaiswal before the two made a huge first-wicket partnership of 140 runs off 11 overs! Ryan Parag's innings of 32* off 15 balls allowed RR to win with 25 balls to spare after restoratively losing Sanju Samson (12 runs) and Riyan Parag (15 runs). GT's bowling unit did an okay job, with Maheesh Theekshana grabbing 2 wickets (2/35), Rashid Khan (1/24), and Prasidh Krishna (1/47), but they weren't effective at all and never intimidated the RR batsmen after getting smashed around the park!

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RR vs GT: Post Match Reactions

Yashasvi Jaiswal (Rajasthan Royals): "Vaibhav played a phenomenal innings, one of the best innings I've witnessed. The way he batted today was pretty massive, and I hope he can continue in that mode. I was telling him to keep going, and we can see some incredible shots that just came off the bat, and he obviously has some quality training in the nets. His game and temperament are good for him to keep going. We also spoke about taking responsibility to close these games out; we have struggled lately to do that. The coach has spoken about how we should be taking this one game at a time to just focus on giving 100% and having fun playing cricket."

Shubman Gill (Gujarat Titans Captain): "I think Rajasthan capitalized on the powerplay, which credit to them. We missed a couple of opportunities, and it is easy to sit and say we could have done things differently, but when you are in it, it's a bit different. I sat out today because of a back spasm and was literally told to rest with a game on Monday. I don't think the past results matter now; we are only focused on the next game in Ahmedabad and trying to get some momentum. Vaibhav's knock was unbelievable; you take nothing away from his day today."

Riyan Parag (Rajasthan Royals Captain): "Vaibhav's innings was unbelievable. To come out and perform against GT's quality bowling on a big stage in front of a big crowd is special. We had slightly modified our approach to finishing games slightly earlier; we showed intent in the middle overs. I think when the one batter was set, the other batter could provide support, and it really did work well for us tonight."

Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Player of the Match): "Scoring my first IPL hundred in my third innings feels amazing. Months of practice paid off. I focus on each ball’s merit, not the bowler. Batting with Jaiswal is great; his positivity motivates me. This century is a dream come true, and I play without fear, focusing on my game."

Also Read: Top 3 reasons why Gujarat Titans Lost to Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025 Match 47

Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans: Match Scorecard

Gujarat Titans – 209/4 (20 Overs)

Rajasthan Royals – 212/2 (15.5 Overs)

In a gripping clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured a 4-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals (DC) in IPL 2025 Match 46 on April 27, 2025. Chasing 163 to win, RCB chased it down successfully in 18.3 overs with strong batting from Krunal Pandya, who was to score an impressive unbeaten 73 off 47 balls, whilst the DC batting was unable to handle the pressure. Let's look at the main causes of Delhi's defeat. 
 
For starters, DC could not put together a match-winning total of 162/8 as they could not get significant partnerships, despite starts for KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs, and poor bowling while dew was present at a time during the batting innings that impacted the game and allowed RCB's Krunal Pandya and Virat Kohli to dominate. RCB's batting had support from Kohli's 51 off 47 and a late flurry of runs from Tim David, who scored 19 off 5 balls, ensuring a steady rate of chase towards victory in an exciting match.

1. Insufficient Total on the Board

Delhi Capitals had a total of 162/8, but with the dew setting in during the second innings, 162 was an insufficient score. Axar Patel made comments after the match acknowledging they should've had another 10-15 runs, and it's true, RCB maybe didn't chase that target with ease, but with enough comfort that they had a comfortable 9 balls to spare at the end of the match. 

Also Read: IPL 2025, Match 46: Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Full Match Highlights

2. Lack of Substantial Partnerships

Delhi Capitals had KL Rahul score a competitive 41 runs off 39 on his return to the lineup and made good starts with Tristan Stubbs, 34 runs off 18. The underlying issue was that DC players were unable to convert starts into significant partnerships, losing wickets at possible important times. In contrast, RCB made significant gains with a 100-run partnership off 81 deliveries from Krunal Pandya and Virat Kohli, thwarting the DC bowling efforts throughout the innings. 

3. Struggles with Bowling in Dew Conditions

The DC bowlers bowled alright in the first innings, but while they were able to hold down RCB in the first innings, the bowlers struggled to gain grip on the ball due to heavy dew in the second half of the match, and once the RCB batting group gained the ascendency, it became impossible because the RCB players, in particular, Krunal Pandya, belted the balls to the boundary very comfortably.

In Match 46 of the IPL 2025, Delhi Capitals (DC) faced off against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in a contest that showcased both batting prowess and tight bowling. With a prospect for playoff spots on the line, both teams delivered their best for an exciting clash for the fans. The victory went to RCB after chasing down a target of 163 with 4 wickets in 18.3 overs thanks to an unbeaten innings of 73 runs off 47 balls from Krunal Pandya.

Delhi Capitals Innings

The Delhi Capitals (DC) managed to post a respectable total of 162/8 at the conclusion of their innings. KL Rahul made a solid contribution of 41 runs off 39 balls to steady the innings. The middle order saw contributions from Tristan Stubbs, 34 runs off 18 balls, and Abishare Porel, 28 runs off 11 balls. However, the Royal Challengers Bangalore bowling attack performed well as Bhuvneshwar Kumar took 3/33 from 4 overs, and Josh Hazlewood collected 2/36, with Krunal Pandya supporting him with 1/28 on a small wicket that catered to bowlers.

Royal Challengers Bangalore Innings

In reply, Royal Challengers Bangalore chased 163 runs with four wickets remaining, ending with a score of 165/4 from 18.3 overs. Krunal Pandya was the player of the match with an unbeaten 73 runs off 47 balls, supported by a fluent 51 runs off 47 balls from Virat Kohli, before a late innings entry from Tim David, who ended with 19 runs off 20 balls. The DC bowlers will be happy that they managed to grab a few wickets, with Axar Patel taking 2/19 and Dushmantha Chameera 1/24. Vipraj Nigam ended not out on 0 runs from 12 balls, but the efforts from Pandya and Kohli got the job done.

Also Read: Top 3 reasons why Delhi Capitals Lost to Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2025 Match 46

DC vs RCB: Post Match Reactions

Krunal Pandya (POTM): Krunal was really excited about the win and said it was nice to see all of his hard work pay off. Krunal said he knew what his job was; if early wickets came, he had to build partnerships.  He said he spoke to Virat Kohli when he came out to bat during the chase and could not speak highly enough of him for helping him along. Krunal also mentioned how he improved his bowling this season, identifying how to change his pace and calculate the strengths of the batters. 

Rajat Patidar (RCB Captain): Patidar described it as a complete team performance and put a spotlight on the bowlers, which limited Capitals to 162. Patidar also said that it was a great honor to lead RCB and learn from so many experienced players.

Virat Kohli (Orange Cap Holder): Kohli praised the partnership with Krunal after they had been put under pressure when RCB lost early wickets at 25/3 and mentioned the importance of building partnerships in T20s. Kohli said you have to read situations carefully and build innings, which is key to today's game. He also thanked Tim David and Romario Shepherd for providing the explosive lower-order firepower that helped RCB and also credited the bowling unit, especially Josh Hazlewood and Krunal.

Axar Patel (DC Captain): Axar thought they were 10-15 runs short. He said that they had lost wickets early when batting was tough, and then once it got dewy, it eased conditions. He also explained that losing wickets while trying to accelerate hurt them, and the decision to send KL Rahul to bat at No. 4 was based on matchups and the shorter boundary.

Also Read:  IPL 2025, Match 45: Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants Full Match Highlights

Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore: Match Scorecard

Delhi Capitals – 162/8 (20 Overs)

Royal Challengers – 165/4 (18.3 Overs)

In a thrilling encounter at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai Indians (MI) defeated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 54 runs in IPL 2025 Match 42. After setting a challenging total of 215/7, MI’s bowlers restricted LSG to just 161 all out, securing a comprehensive victory. Let’s delve into the key reasons behind Lucknow’s defeat.

LSG’s chase was derailed by inconsistent batting, early wickets, and MI’s relentless bowling attack, led by Jasprit Bumrah’s brilliance. MI batters also laid a platform, supported by Ryan Rickelton's 58 runs off 32 balls and Suryakumar Yadav's 54 runs off 28 balls; near the end, contributions from Naman Dhir and Corbin Bosch would ensure an excellent total that put MI's hat to victory in a great match.

1. Inconsistent Batting Performance

Lucknow Super Giants’ batting collapse was a pivotal reason for being defeated. Although Ayush Badoni (35 off 24) and Mitchell Marsh (34 off 22) put up some resistance, the others did not build on it. Important players, including Nicholas Pooran (15 off 12) and Rishabh Pant (22 off 18), faltered under pressure and could not build substantial innings. LSG regularly fell victim to wickets that curtailed momentum, resulted in wastage while trying to build partnerships, and prevented them from reaching 216 by 18 runs despite a reasonable start, as there must have been some level of batting confidence before they were dismissed.

Also Read: IPL 2025, Match 45: Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants Full Match Highlights

2. Mumbai Indians’ Dominant Bowling Attack

Mumbai Indians’ bowling unit decimated LSG’s batting unit, led by Jasprit Bumrah’s phenomenal 4/22. On a dime, Bumrah’s blistering pace and yorkers accounted for openers Aiden Markram and Marsh early. He then broke LSG’s backbone by snapping up Pooran in the middle overs. Trent Boult followed Bumrah with a fiery 3/20, targeting the lower order, and Will Jacks provided a 2-wicket contribution, including taking out Pant at a key juncture. MI's bowlers maintained relentless, Hamburg-strength pressure, making it hard for LSG to build acceleration towards their target.

3. Lack of Discipline in Bowling

The bowling unit for LSG was no match for the explosive batting unit of the Mumbai Indians. While Mayank Yadav (2/40) and Avesh Khan (2/42) were able to pick up wickets, they undoubtedly failed to put the brakes on the scoring, particularly against openers Ryan Rickelton (58 off 32) and Suryakumar Yadav (54 off 28). MI’s middle-order hitters, Naman Dhir and Corbin Bosch (contributions of 20 and 35 runs, respectively), inflated the MI total to 215/7 as 60 runs were also cut in the last 4 overs. The LSG bowlers showed a lack of discipline in their lines and lengths, ultimately giving MI a total that would prove too steep to chase down on the Wankhede pitch.

In a thrilling encounter at the Wankhede Stadium on April 27, 2025, Mumbai Indians (MI) showcased their dominance by securing a commanding 54-run victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 45 of the IPL 2025 season.

Mumbai Indians Innings

Mumbai Indians set an imposing target of 215/7 in 20 overs after winning the toss and electing to bat first. The MI innings was built on a blistering 94-run opening stand between Ryan Rickelton (58 off 32) and Suryakumar Yadav (54 off 28), who put the Lucknow bowlers under extreme pressure. Will Jacks added 29 from 21 balls, and in the end Naman Dhir (18 off 10) and Corbin Bosch (15* off 8) finished strongly, as MI posted well over 200. The Lucknow bowling attack of Mayank Yadav (2/40) and Avesh Khan (2/42) had no answers to contain the MI middle order, and even with Ravi Bishnoi (1/41) claiming Suryakumar's wicket, MI made runs freely. 

Lucknow Super Giants Innings

In reply, Lucknow Super Giants were bowled out for 161, losing by 54 runs. Ayush Badoni (35 off 22) and Mitchell Marsh (34 off 24) fought back briefly, but the Lucknow batters were never able to seize the momentum. Jasprit Bumrah was the pick of the bowlers with 4/22, and Trent Boult (3/20) and Will Jacks (2/18) were good support. MI attacked the Super Giants, while the Lucknow batting never found their rhythm in their run chase, to help MI to a comfortable win.

Also Read: Top 3 reasons why Lucknow Super Giants Lost to Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025 Match 45

MI vs LSG: Post Match Reactions

Will Jacks (Player of the Match): Jacks credited his bowling for the success of the team as he matched up well with the unknown left, like Pooran. He acknowledged the hard work he has put into his bowling, and although it is part-time, he is still enjoying playing for Mumbai Indians. He also mentioned Bumrah's skill and leadership.

Hardik Pandya (MI Captain): Pandya talked about the momentum of the team and how everyone contributed. He explained how it is important that when a player is needed for a performance, everyone pulls together, and he said for them they need to focus on playing good cricket and not getting ahead of themselves.

Corbin Bosch (MI): Bosch played instead of Mitch and was thankful for the opportunity and also said it was special because it was his brother's birthday.   He said he was also grateful for his teammates for supporting him and was excited to contribute where he could.

Rishabh Pant (LSG Captain): Pant spoke about how their plan was to back their batting and commented on the quality of the performance from Mumbai.  He said it is important to keep positive and that Mayank Yadav's return was a positive for the team.

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Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants: Match Scorecard

Mumbai Indians—215/7 (20 Overs)

Lucknow Super Giants – 161/10 (20 Overs)