Lucknow Super Giants Edge Out Mumbai Indians in a High-Scoring IPL 2025 Thriller

On April 4, 2025, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) held their nerve to defeat Mumbai Indians (MI) by 12 runs in a thrilling, high-scoring encounter. LSG’s strong batting display ensured they posted a competitive total, while their bowlers did just enough to defend it in the final overs.

Lucknow Super Giants, after winning the toss and opting to bat, posted an impressive 203/8 in their 20 overs. LSG’s top order fired with blistering innings, and the middle order added crucial runs towards the end, pushing their total to over 200. The innings was powered by aggressive strokes and some sharp running between the wickets, which helped them to build momentum throughout the innings. Despite a few wickets falling in the death overs, Lucknow set a challenging total for Mumbai to chase.

Mumbai Indians, in reply, fought valiantly but fell short of the target, finishing with 191/5 in their 20 overs. Despite some big hitting in the middle overs and a solid contribution from their captain, Mumbai was unable to keep up with the required run rate. LSG’s bowlers stepped up in the final overs, applying the pressure and breaking partnerships at key moments.

Lucknow Super Giants held their composure, keeping the Mumbai batsmen in check and ultimately winning the match by 12 runs. This win is a significant boost for Lucknow as they continue to chase their playoff hopes in IPL 2025.

Key Highlights:

  • LSG: 203/8 in 20 overs

  • MI: 191/5 in 20 overs

  • LSG wins by 12 runs in a high-scoring contest

  • Lucknow’s batting firepower led them to a big total

  • Mumbai’s chase fell short despite a solid middle order performance

With this thrilling victory, Lucknow Super Giants continue their journey in IPL 2025, while Mumbai Indians will need to rethink their approach in upcoming matches.