Yesterday’s IPL Match Result: Lucknow SuperGiants (LSG) vs. Mumbai Indians (MI)
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Match Summary:
- Date: 17th May 2024
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Result: Lucknow Super Giants won by 18 runs
Key Highlights:
- LSG Batting:
- LSG posted a formidable total of 214 runs for 6 wickets in their 20 overs.
- Nicholas Pooran played a sensational knock, scoring 75 runs off just 29 balls.
- Other notable contributions came from KL Rahul (55 runs) and Marcus Stoinis (28 runs).
- MI Batting:
- In pursuit of the target, MI fought hard but fell short.
- Rohit Sharma led the charge with a brilliant 68 runs off 38 balls.
- Naman Dhir’s explosive 62 runs off 28 balls kept MI in the game.
- Bowling Performances:
- Yash Thakur (LSG) took crucial wickets, finishing with 2 for 11 in his 4 overs.
- Jasprit Bumrah (MI) was impressive, claiming 2 wickets for 37 runs.
- LSG’s bowlers maintained pressure throughout, restricting MI to 196 runs for 6 wickets.
Player of the Match:
- Nicholas Pooran (LSG): His explosive batting and match-winning performance earned him the well-deserved Player of the Match award.
Head-to-Head Record:
LSG has had the upper hand against MI in recent encounters, winning their last five matches.