IPL 2025: Mitchell Marsh's 117 leads Lucknow Super Giants to a mammoth 235/2

IANS May 22, 2025 358 views

Mitchell Marsh delivered a stunning performance in the IPL, smashing a blistering 117 off just 64 balls to propel Lucknow Super Giants to an imposing 235/2. His innings was particularly remarkable for the brutal assault on Rashid Khan, where he collected 25 runs in a single over. Nicholas Pooran complemented Marsh's brilliance with a quick-fire 56 not out, helping the team reach their third-highest total in IPL history. The match showcased exceptional batting prowess on a pitch that heavily favored batsmen.

"When Rashid finally came back into the attack in the 12th over, Marsh unlocked his beast mode" - Match Commentary
Ahmedabad, May 22: Opener Mitchell Marsh slammed the fastest century hit by a Lucknow Super Giants batter in Indian Premier League (IPL) history through a 64-ball 117 as the side posted a mammoth 235/2 in their 20 overs against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Thursday.

Key Points

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Marsh hits fastest LSG century in IPL history with 10 fours and 8 sixes

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Nicholas Pooran supports with quick 56 not out

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Lucknow posts third-highest team total in IPL

Electing to bat first on a black soil pitch, Marsh was severe on the loose deliveries and showcased some great power-hitting skills to hit his first-ever IPL century, laced with ten fours and eight sixes at a strike-rate of 182.81. The standout aspect of Marsh’s amazing knock was his thrashing 25 runs off a Rashid Khan over.

He was ably supported by Aiden Markram, making a quick 24-ball 36 while Nicholas Pooran’s promotion to number three resulted in him making 56 not out off 27 balls – laced with four fours and five sixes at a strike rate of 207.41. For GT, it was a forgettable night as none of the bowlers could make a strong impression on a pitch which was nothing less than a batting beauty.

Pushed into batting first, Makram and Marsh hit seven boundaries between themselves in a sedate power-play yielding 53 runs, with the latter being dropped twice. The six-over phase also saw Arshad Khan slipping twice in his delivery stride in his opening over, though he became fine to complete his quota of overs.

Marsh found his rhythm to slam six boundaries from overs 7-10 and bring up his fifty off just 34 balls with a straight six off R. Sai Kishore. Though Kishore got GT a much-needed breakthrough in the form of Markram’s wicket, Pooran got going by dispatching him over long-off for six.

When Rashid finally came back into the attack in the 12th over, Marsh unlocked his beast mode – swiping, cutting, lofting, and pulling him twice to collect 25 runs. Pooran continued to smack spinners for boundaries before he and Marsh smacked 20 runs off Siraj’s final over. The duo took four each off Arshad before Marsh got his century in 56 balls.

Marsh then hit Krishna for back-to-back sixes in the 18th over, before slicing to backward point off Arshad, ending his stand of 121 off just 52 balls for the second wicket with Pooran. After Pooran swiped Arshad for six, Rishabh Pant lofted and smacked Rabada for two sixes in the final over, as LSG posted their third-highest IPL total.

Brief scores:

Lucknow Super Giants 235/2 in 20 overs (Mitchell Marsh 117, Nicholas Pooran 56 not out; R. Sai Kishore 1-34, Arshad Khan 1-36) against Gujarat Titans

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
What an innings by Marsh! 🔥 That 25-run over against Rashid Khan was pure carnage. But seriously, our Indian bowlers need to step up - getting smashed like this at home is embarrassing. Hope BCCI takes note of this declining bowling standards.
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Priya M.
As an LSG fan, this was pure entertainment! Marsh and Pooran made it look so easy. But I feel bad for GT bowlers - the pitch was clearly favoring batsmen. Maybe we need more balanced pitches in IPL for fair contests?
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Amit S.
Marsh's knock was special but let's not forget Pooran's cameo! 56 off 27 balls is no joke. These foreign players are really earning their paychecks this season. Wonder when we'll see an Indian player dominate like this?
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Sanjana R.
The real highlight was watching Rashid Khan get smashed after all his past heroics! 😂 Cricket is such a great leveler. But seriously, 235 is a mammoth total - GT will need a miracle to chase this down. #IPL2025
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Vikram J.
While the batting was spectacular, I'm concerned about the pitch conditions. Bowlers slipping multiple times? That's dangerous! BCCI needs to ensure better ground maintenance, especially at premier venues like Narendra Modi Stadium.
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Neha P.
Marsh's century was worth every penny LSG paid for him! But can we appreciate how well Pooran adapted after being promoted? That's smart captaincy. IPL keeps getting better each year - such high quality cricket! 🇮🇳🏏

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