LSG knocked out of IPL 2025
Hyderabad produced a dominant performance to secure a six-wicket victory and seal their place in the playoffs.
KATHMANDU: Lucknow Super Giants have crashed out of the IPL 2025 playoff race following a decisive loss against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday night.
Hyderabad produced a dominant performance to secure a six-wicket victory and seal their place in the playoffs.
Opener Abhishek Sharma was the star of the match, delivering a blistering half-century off just 18 balls.
He went on to score 59 runs off 20 deliveries, smashing 4 fours and 6 sixes in a ruthless display of power-hitting.
Heinrich Klaasen provided solid support with a quickfire 47 from 28 balls.
Chasing a daunting target of 206, Sunrisers completed the run chase with 10 balls to spare, losing only four wickets in the process.
For Lucknow, Digvijay Rathore showed some spark with the ball, picking up 2 wickets for 37 runs in his four overs, but it wasn’t enough to turn the tide.
Earlier, Lucknow posted a challenging total of 205/7 after losing the toss and being asked to bat first.
The opening duo of Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram gave LSG a flying start, putting on a 115-run stand for the first wicket.
Marsh scored 65 off 39 balls, while Markram added 61 off 38. Nicholas Pooran added late fireworks with a 26-ball 45, but Lucknow’s bowlers failed to defend the total.
With this result, Lucknow Super Giants, along with Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, Chennai Super Kings, and Sunrisers Hyderabad, have been eliminated from the tournament.
Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Punjab Kings have already secured playoff berths. Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals remain locked in a fierce battle for the final playoff spot.
