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In a closely contested Match 48 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by 4 wickets at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium. LSG’s decision to bowl first after winning the toss proved pivotal in the game’s outcome.
Mumbai Indians Innings:
Mumbai Indians were restricted to 144/7 in their 20 overs. Despite a shaky start, which saw captain Rohit Sharma dismissed early for just 4 runs, young Nehal Wadhera and Tim David tried to steady the innings. Wadhera top-scored with a gritty 46 from 41 balls, including four fours and two sixes, while David provided a late surge with 35 off 18 balls. LSG’s bowlers kept a tight rein on the scoring, with Mohsin Khan picking up two crucial wickets for 36 runs.
Lucknow Super Giants’ Chase:
LSG’s chase was anchored by Marcus Stoinis, who played a match-winning knock of 62 runs from 45 balls, embellished with seven fours and two sixes. Although MI’s bowlers managed to make regular inroads into the LSG batting lineup, Stoinis’ controlled aggression kept the run chase on track. KL Rahul also contributed a valuable 28 at the top of the order. LSG reached their target in 19.2 overs, finishing at 145/6. Hardik Pandya was the pick of the MI bowlers with figures of 2/26.
Key Moments:
The match featured several pivotal performances, with Stoinis’ aggressive batting being a highlight. On the bowling front, Mohsin Khan’s early dismissal of Rohit Sharma set the tone for LSG’s disciplined bowling effort throughout the MI innings.
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Post-Match Reflections:
This victory moves LSG up in the IPL 2024 points table, giving them a crucial boost as they vie for a playoff spot. MI, on the other hand, will need to regroup and address their top-order batting woes as the tournament progresses.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Good win for @LucknowIPL!! Top innings by Stoinis and a handy knock by Pooran!!
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) April 30, 2024
Another match winning knock.
Well Played, Marcus Stoinis. 💙#KLRahul | #IPL2024 | #LSGvsMI pic.twitter.com/qe69h52NuQ
— Kunal Yadav (@Kunal_KLR) April 30, 2024
Another game-changing knock from Marcus Stoinis#cricket #IPL2024 #LSGvMI #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/1U7P8VCdiv
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) April 30, 2024
💔 fought till the end but it wasn’t to be.#MumbaiMeriJaan #MumbaiIndians #LSGvMI pic.twitter.com/tJIeuaxGw6
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) April 30, 2024
6 wins, 12 points 😂🙏 pic.twitter.com/mwp2Y7ytKX
— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) April 30, 2024
Mumbai Indians ~ Now officially out of the tournament 😭💔#LSGvMI pic.twitter.com/VVeCm61F6w
— 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒔 (@Shebas_10dulkar) April 30, 2024
💪🏻 THE PLAYOFFS RACE IS ON! LSG’s win today boosts their chances for the playoffs.
⏩ Meanwhile, it’s tough luck for MI as their hopes start to fade away.
📷 IPL • #LSGvMI #LSGvsMI #TATAIPL #IPL2024 #BharatArmy pic.twitter.com/koOmHFzvMF
— The Bharat Army (@thebharatarmy) April 30, 2024
Salute to captain KL Rahul, where Star Sports commentators were saying that KL Rahul made a mistake by giving the second over to Stoinis, but captain KL Rahul proved them all wrong and got the huge wicket of Surya Kumar Yadav.#KLRahul . #LSGvMI pic.twitter.com/9WU3ho27CM
— SHUBHAM🚩 (@RAHUL__KL) April 30, 2024
Complete all round performance
MARCUS STOINIS. 🔥🔥🔥🔥#LSGvsMI pic.twitter.com/dlASjXUybJ— Mohammed (@Klassy_KLR) April 30, 2024
LSG MOVES TO NO.3 ON THE POINTS TABLE. ⭐ pic.twitter.com/YpKfL0kqgB
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 30, 2024
KL Rahul to Mohsin Khan after he took Rohit’s wicket pic.twitter.com/RjGv62Zt0d
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) April 30, 2024
Rohit Sharma VS Left arm pacers #IPL2024
VS Boult 0(0)
VS Boult 6(5)
VS Khaleel 8(8)
VS Sam Curran 36(25)
VS Mohsin 4(5)— Sushant Mehta (@SushantNMehta) April 30, 2024
Marcus Stoinis bags the Player of the Match award for his impactful all-round performance 🏆👏
Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/I8Ttppv2pO#TATAIPL | #LSGvMI | @MStoinis pic.twitter.com/rc7Z0bqcLz
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 30, 2024