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Mitchell Marsh's 111 Powers LSG to 209/3 Against RCB in IPL Thriller

Mitchell Marsh's sensational 111 off 56 balls powered Lucknow Super Giants to 209/3 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a rain-affected IPL match. Marsh reached his century in just 49 balls, the fastest for LSG, surpassing Rishabh Pant's previous record. Nicholas Pooran contributed 38 off 23 balls, while captain Rishabh Pant smashed 32 off 10 deliveries to finish the innings strongly. The match was reduced to 19 overs per side due to a rain interruption.

Key Points: Marsh's Blazing Century Leads LSG to 209/3 vs RCB

  • Mitchell Marsh scores 111 off 56 balls with nine fours and nine sixes
  • Marsh's 49-ball century is fastest for LSG, beating Pant's record
  • Nicholas Pooran contributes 38 off 23 balls
  • Rishabh Pant adds explosive 32 off 10 balls
  • LSG posts 209/3 after rain reduces match to 19 overs per side
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IPL: Mitchell Marsh's blazing century powers LSG to 209/3 against RCB

Mitchell Marsh smashed 111 off 56 balls, with support from Pooran and Pant, as LSG posted 209/3 against RCB in a rain-reduced IPL clash in Lucknow.

"The quickest by an LSG batter, bettering 54-ball hundred by Rishabh Pant vs RCB"

Lucknow, May 7

A majestic hundred from Mitchell Marsh and late cameos from Nicholas Pooran and Rishabh Pant propelled Lucknow Super Giants to a massive 209/3 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their Indian Premier League clash on Thursday night in Lucknow.

Following a rain interruption that reduced the contest to 19 overs per side, Marsh produced a sensational innings, blasting 111 off just 56 deliveries, studded with nine fours and nine sixes.

Nicholas Pooran provided strong support with a fluent 38 from 23 balls, while skipper Rishabh Pant added the finishing touches with a breathtaking 32 off only 10 deliveries.

Asked to bat, Mitchell Marsh and Arshin Kulkarni opened the innings for LSG. Marsh gave the home team a flying start as he slammed RCB's bowlers all over the park.

After a cautious start against some disciplined bowling, Mitchell Marsh shifted gears dramatically, launching a fierce assault on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru attack. He first targeted Krunal Pandya, smashing 12 runs in the fourth over, before tearing into Rasikh Salam Dar for 17 runs in the fifth.

Marsh maintained the momentum in the final over of the powerplay, hammering Josh Hazlewood for another 12 runs to propel Lucknow Super Giants to a commanding 68 without loss at the end of six overs.

The Australian all-rounder then raced to a stunning half-century off just 20 deliveries, the fastest fifty of his IPL career.

Only Abhishek Sharma (18 balls) has a quicker fifty than Marsh at Lucknow in IPL. Marsh attacked RCB bowlers from one end, but Kulkarni struggled to put bat on ball as he was finally removed in the 10th over by Kulkarni for 17 runs off 24 balls, bringing Nicholas Pooran to the crease.

The duo then added a vital stand of 70 runs for the second wicket, before Hazlewood got the better of Marsh for 111, bringing LSG skipper Rishabh Pant to the crease.

Marsh reached his hundred in just 49 balls. 49-ball century slammed by Marsh is the quickest by an LSG batter, bettering 54-ball hundred by Rishabh Pant vs RCB at the same venue last year.

Rasikh Salam Dar got the better of Pooran in the final over for 38, bringing Aiden Markram to the crease.

LSG skipper Pant finished off his style, smashing 14 runs from the final three balls of the innings to take his side past the 200 mark.

- ANI

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Tanvi S
Honestly, RCB's bowling looked clueless again. Hazlewood getting smashed for 12 in an over, Krunal Pandya taken apart - same story every year. They need to rethink their strategy because 210 is a huge ask in a 19-over game. But credit to Marsh, that was a masterclass in power-hitting! 💪
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Aryan P
Mitchell Marsh showing the world why he's one of the best T20 all-rounders! 49-ball century, fastest for LSG - amazing stuff. 🏏 Also, great to see Rishabh Pant finish with those boundaries. LSG looking like strong contenders this season!
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Rohan X
RCB fans crying again 😂 But on a serious note, that's a massive total. Marsh was simply unstoppable tonight. However, I feel Arshin Kulkarni's slow knock (17 off 24) was a bit of a concern - he held things back when Marsh was firing from the other end. Hope LSG learn from this before the playoffs.
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Kavya N
Wonderful innings by Mitch Marsh! One of those nights where everything clicks. 👌 But I think RCB can still chase this down if Virat and Faf get going - Ekana is a big ground and dew could be a factor. Should be a cracking second innings! 🏏🔥
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Nitin Z
RCB's bowling attack has more holes than a sieve. Hazlewood and Siraj both expensive, Krunal looked toothless. But Marsh deserves all the applause - nine sixes in an innings, that takes some

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