Mitchell Marsh Lights Up IPL 2025 with Sensational Hundred
Mitchell Marsh, known for his big-match temperament, finally unleashed his full force in the IPL. The Lucknow Super Giants opener didn't just break his personal ceiling—he shattered Gujarat Titans' bowling plans with a jaw-dropping 117 from 64 balls. Ten fierce boundaries and eight towering sixes came off his bat, setting up LSG’s mammoth total of 235 for 2, their highest this season in a campaign that’s been otherwise forgettable for them.
Marsh wasn't alone at the party. He built momentum early with Aiden Markram, putting together a crisp 91-run partnership that gave LSG a smooth start. But it was his stand with Nicholas Pooran that really hurt GT. Marsh and Pooran added 121 runs for the second wicket in double-quick time, turning the match into a one-sided affair before the halfway mark.
The most brutal moment of the night came in the 12th over, with the dangerous Rashid Khan bowling. Marsh tore into him, smashing 25 runs in one over, including three sixes and two boundaries. That single over tilted the contest firmly in LSG's favor and allowed Marsh to bring up his hundred with style—56 balls, and barely a bead of sweat.
Pooran played the perfect foil, finishing unbeaten on 56. While LSG have often caught flak for fizzling out in big moments this season, this time their top order delivered emphatically, keeping the scoreboard ticking over at almost 12 runs an over right through the innings.
Gujarat Titans' Failed Chase and LSG's Bowling Brilliance
Set a target of 236, the Gujarat Titans knew they'd need a miracle start. But the LSG bowlers kept things tight early, with New Zealander Will O’Rourke stealing the show. He picked up 3 for 27, including the crucial wickets of Sai Sudharsan, Sherfane Rutherford, and Rahul Tewatia. Every time the Titans looked like building momentum, O’Rourke intervened and shut them down.
Gujarat’s run chase flickered thanks to Jos Buttler’s quickfire 33 and a burst from Shahrukh Khan, who blasted 57 from just 29 balls. Sherfane Rutherford chipped in with 38, and the pair stitched together an urgent 86-run stand for the middle order. But after O’Rourke and Avesh Khan (2 for 51) broke through, GT's lower order couldn’t keep up with the IPL 2025 required rate.
Avesh Khan grabbed key wickets when it mattered and Ayush Badoni chipped in as well, keeping the pressure high. Even as GT kept swinging for the fences in the dying overs, they ended up well short—202 for 9 off their 20 overs.
This result marks LSG's only bright spot in their matches against Gujarat this year—two wins, but not enough to keep their playoff hopes alive. For the Titans, there’s now a glitch in their perfect season. Despite already booking their playoff ticket, this defeat makes their climb to a top-two finish a bit steeper. On a night when the numbers didn’t matter for standings, Marsh’s bat ensured everyone would remember this one for the fireworks.
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