Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants Match Scorecard – A Dominating 54-Run Victory at Wankhede

June 23, 2025 ByJohan CurtisNo Comments 5 minutes

Cricket fans were treated to a thrilling spectacle at the Wankhede Stadium on April 27, 2025, as the Mumbai Indians (MI) flexed their muscles and steamrolled the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) with a stunning 54-run win. It was a night full of fireworks, from dazzling batting to pinpoint bowling, all set against the iconic backdrop of a roaring Mumbai crowd.

Let’s break down the game that kept fans glued to their screens from the first ball to the last, complete with scorecards, lineups, and all the major talking points.

Match Overview

• Match: Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants
• Date: April 27, 2025
• Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
• Result: Mumbai Indians won by 54 runs
• Player of the Match: Will Jacks (MI)
• Toss: LSG won the toss and opted to field first

This was the second time these two teams locked horns in IPL 2025, and Mumbai made sure they owned the night this time around.

Toss Report: A Bold Call from LSG

Winning the toss and choosing to bowl first at Wankhede is always a gamble. The pitch had runs written all over it, and the decision put immense pressure on LSG’s bowlers. Mumbai, known for their explosive top order, wasted no time in putting that pressure to work.

Mumbai Indians’ Innings – Fireworks from the Top

Mumbai opened with Ryan Rickelton and Rohit Sharma, and right from the get-go, they meant business. Rickelton was particularly aggressive, punishing anything loose with clean strikes. Rohit looked in good touch but departed after a brief cameo.

Suryakumar Yadav, back in form, was a treat to watch. His range of shots lit up the Wankhede as he stitched together a fluent fifty.

MI Batting Scorecard

The total was built on intent, acceleration, and clever strike rotation. MI’s 215 felt more like a warning than just a score.

LSG’s Chase – A Promising Start That Fell Apart

With a target of 216 on the board, LSG had no choice but to come out swinging. KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock opened the innings but couldn’t provide the explosive start needed. The pressure quickly mounted.

Mitchell Marsh and Ayush Badoni offered a glimpse of hope with a solid middle-overs partnership. Marsh was looking sharp, playing some crisp drives, while Badoni played a gutsy knock with aggressive intent. However, their dismissals triggered a domino effect.

Jasprit Bumrah’s arrival in the attack proved deadly. The pace ace not only picked up wickets but also broke the spine of LSG’s batting unit. Trent Boult complemented him perfectly, removing key players in the powerplay.

LSG Batting Scorecard:

Total:  161 all out (20 overs)

Despite the solid middle-order effort, LSG failed to string together a lasting partnership. The pressure, scoreboard, and Mumbai’s sharp bowling made sure of that.

Mumbai’s Bowling – Precision and Class

Top Bowling Performers:

• Jasprit Bumrah – 4/22 (4 overs)
• Trent Boult – 3/20 (4 overs)
• Will Jacks – 2 wickets in 3 overs
• Piyush Chawla – Economical as always, built pressure in the middle overs

Bumrah was unplayable at times, mixing yorkers with slower balls that left the batters clueless. Boult’s early breakthroughs gave MI the edge, and Jacks’ two wickets in the middle overs were the final nails in the coffin.

Full Team Lineups

Mumbai Indians Playing XI:

1. Rohit Sharma (c)
2. Ryan Rickelton (wk)
3. Suryakumar Yadav
4. Tim David
5. Naman Dhir
6. Will Jacks
7. Corbin Bosch
8. Shams Mulani
9. Piyush Chawla
10. Trent Boult
11. Jasprit Bumrah

Lucknow Super Giants Playing XI:

1. KL Rahul (c)
2. Quinton de Kock (wk)
3. Mitchell Marsh
4. Ayush Badoni
5. Nicholas Pooran
6. Marcus Stoinis
7. Deepak Hooda
8. Krunal Pandya
9. Ravi Bishnoi
10. Naveen-ul-Haq
11. Avesh Khan

Key Takeaways from the Match

·         Mumbai’s Balanced Squad

Their combination of experience and youth is clicking. The batting is deep, and their bowling is disciplined.

·         Bumrah is Peaking at the Right Time

With the playoffs approaching, Bumrah’s form is gold for Mumbai.

·         LSG Needs Recalibration

Despite talent on paper, their middle-order isn’t clicking under pressure.

Points Table Impact

This win helped Mumbai Indians leap to the second spot on the IPL 2025 points table with five consecutive wins. Their net run rate has also received a significant boost.

LSG, on the other hand, are finding themselves outside the top four and need to turn things around fast if they hope to make it to the playoffs.

Final Thoughts

The Mumbai Indians looked unstoppable in this encounter. It was a complete team performance, and their dominance was felt in every department. As for the Lucknow Super Giants, it was a tough night, but there’s still time for them to bounce back.

Wankhede witnessed classic IPL action—aggressive batting, jaw-dropping bowling, and a stadium that never stopped buzzing. If this match is anything to go by, the Mumbai Indians are on a mission this season.

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