Mitchell Marsh Madness: LSG Blaze to Massive Total in First Innings vs GT | LSG vs GT IPL 2025 Match Review

Powerplay Power Surge: Marsh Sets the Tone Early

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) came out all guns blazing after being put into bat against Gujarat Titans (GT) in this high-octane IPL 2025 clash. Mitchell Marsh, opening with aggression and authority, set the tone from the outset.

• Marsh smashed Siraj and Rabada for early boundaries, including a powerful straight drive and a commanding flick through square.
• By the end of the powerplay, Marsh had already crossed 40, and LSG stood at 68/0 — a clear warning signal to GT.

His dominance was highlighted by shots like the pull off Prasidh for six in the 6th over and a booming six straight over Sai Kishore’s head in the 7th.

Marsh’s Mayhem: A Century of Destruction

Mitchell Marsh reached his half-century in just 26 balls and then exploded further as GT bowlers struggled to hold their lines.

• In the 9th over, Marsh celebrated his fifty with a mighty six downtown off Sai Kishore.

• Rashid Khan, known for his control, was treated with brutal disdain as Marsh hit him for 3 boundaries and 2 sixes in the 11th over alone.

The carnage peaked when Marsh reached his maiden IPL hundred in the 17th over — a composed single off Arshad Khan, acknowledged with a simple smile and a thumbs up.

Stats Snapshot:

• Mitchell Marsh: 117 off 64 balls | 10 Fours | 8 Sixes
• Strike rate: 182.81

Pooran Unleashed: Finishing in Style

While Marsh was the protagonist, Nicholas Pooran played a crucial supporting and finishing role.

• Pooran began cautiously but launched into the spinners — particularly Sai Kishore and Rashid.
• A signature one-knee slog over mid-wicket, followed by a cheeky scoop over fine-leg off Siraj, reflected Pooran’s flair.

He raced to his fifty in the 17th over with a cut to sweeper and followed it up with monstrous sixes, including an 86-meter maximum off Arshad Khan that flew into the crowd.

Pooran’s Knock:

• 56* off 26 balls | 4 Fours | 4 Sixes
• Strike rate: 227.27

Turning Point: Marsh’s Dismissal Ends the Storm

GT finally found respite in the 18th over as Arshad Khan dismissed Marsh:

Wide outside off, Marsh sliced and Rutherford at deep point judged a tumbling catch perfectly.
Marsh out for 117 (64 balls)

It was a much-needed breakthrough that prevented a 130+ individual score but the damage was already done.

GT’s Bowling Breakdown: Under the Pump

Gujarat’s bowling unit, particularly their key men, looked out of rhythm throughout the innings.

• Rashid Khan: 4 overs | 0 wickets | 57 runs
  • Took a hammering with Marsh targeting his shorter deliveries.

• Rabada: Started with control but ended up conceding two sixes to Pant in the 20th over.
• Siraj: Expensive at the death, with Pooran taking him on.

Best Bowling:

• Arshad Khan: 4 overs | 1 for 41
  • Dismissed Marsh and bowled with heart despite being hit for a huge six by Pooran.

Final Five Overs: Acceleration Mode Activated

LSG went into absolute overdrive from overs 16–20:

• Marsh and Pooran combined for 63 runs in the final 4.4 overs.
• Pant joined at the end and launched two sixes off Rabada to finish with flair.

• 19th Over (Rabada): 6, dot, 6 — Pant’s mini cameo in 4 balls.

Last 5 Overs: 78 runs
Total After 20 Overs: 235/3

Key Moments of the Innings

• Mitchell Marsh’s dropped catch (3.3 overs): Rabada failed to hold on, Marsh was on 9 — a game-changing moment.
• Markram’s cameo (36 off 24): His quickfire runs allowed Marsh to settle and build.
• Marsh’s 100 (16.5 overs): First IPL ton, well-paced with stunning strokeplay.

Tactical Masterstrokes: LSG’s Perfect Blueprint

• Promoting Marsh to open — a masterstroke, giving him more time to settle and then explode.
• Retaining Pooran for the death overs — his finishing skill was essential.
• Targeting Rashid Khan early reduced GT’s chances of building middle-over pressure.

Hidden Angles & Insights

• Psychological Edge: Marsh’s calm reaction post-century showed LSG’s maturity. No overcelebration, just focus.
• GT’s Field Placement: Short fine-leg up to Pooran cost them two boundaries — defensive fielding setups backfired.
• Bowling Lengths: GT bowlers were guilty of feeding Marsh and Pooran in their strong zones — full and in the arc.

Score Summary: LSG vs GT First Innings – IPL 2025

Batter	Runs	Balls	4s	6s
Mitchell Marsh	117	64	10	8
Nicholas Pooran	56	27	4	5
Aiden Markram	36	24	3	2
Rishabh Pant	16	6	0	2

Total: 235/2 (20 overs)

🏏 What to Expect in the Chase

With 231 on the board, LSG has handed GT a mountain to climb. The pitch seems a batting paradise, but scoreboard pressure is real. GT’s top order must fire from ball one, and someone needs to replicate Marsh’s heroics.

Will Shubman Gill answer the call? Or will LSG’s bowling seal the game early? Stay tuned.

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