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LSG Won By 4 Runs: Pooram And Marsh’s Explosive Innings Of 81 And 87
Updated - 9-APR-2025 5:23 IST
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025's 21st game took place at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, and the Lucknow SuperGiants (LSG) defeated the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by a slim margin of 4 runs in a high-scoring contest.
Match Summary
Pooram And Marsh’s Explosive Innings, LSG set highest score in Kolkata 238
LSG chose to bat first, and in the 20 overs they were given, they amassed a solid score of 238 for 3. Mitchell Marsh, who scored a cool 81 off 48 balls, was the innings' mainstay. Nicholas Pooran, who remained undefeated with a scorching 87 off just 36 deliveries, delivered a late assault. With a rapid 47, Aiden Markram made a substantial contribution as well.
LSG's aggressive batting order presented a challenge for KKR's bowling attack to manage. One of the wicket-takers, Harshit Rana, claimed two wickets for 51 runs.
Ajikya Rahane’s captain inning of 61 runs and V Iyers cameo of 45, KKR loss just 4 runs
After a fierce battle, KKR almost missed the goal with a score of 234 for 7 in their 20 overs. Rinku Singh's forceful batting in the last overs pushed KKR close to the objective, while Ajinkya Rahane spearheaded the attack with a skillfully constructed 61. KKR was unable to overtake LSG's score in spite of their best efforts.