The Lucknow Super Giants faced off against the Mumbai Indians in a thrilling IPL 2024 match at the Ekana Stadium on April 30. In a close encounter, LSG emerged victorious, winning by four wickets with four balls to spare. The match was marked by some tense moments, including a close call that saw LSG player Badoni being declared out by the third umpire, much to the surprise of both teams. Ultimately, Pooran's double and a lucky boundary sealed the win for LSG.
Lucknow Super Giants Emerge Victorious Over Mumbai Indians in IPL 2024
In a thrilling encounter at the Ekana Stadium on April 30, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) emerged victorious over the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.
Match Summary
LSG won the toss and elected to field first. MI posted a competitive score of 180/6, thanks to Suryakumar Yadav's unbeaten 68 off 39 balls. In response, LSG chased down the target with four wickets in hand and four balls to spare.
The match took a dramatic turn when LSG's Manish Pandey was initially given out LBW by the on-field umpire. However, the decision was overturned by the third umpire after replays showed the ball had hit the bat first.
Key Performances
Nicholas Pooran played a pivotal role for LSG, scoring a blistering 62 off 34 balls. Skipper KL Rahul also contributed with a crucial 40, while Deepak Hooda chipped in with an unbeaten 27.
For MI, Suryakumar Yadav was the standout performer, while Kieron Pollard and Dewald Brevis also made valuable contributions.
Background
The LSG vs MI rivalry is a relatively new one, as LSG is a newly-formed franchise. However, the two teams have already played some memorable matches.
In the 2023 IPL season, MI had defeated LSG twice, including a convincing win in the eliminator. This made LSG's victory in the 2024 match even sweeter.
Top 5 FAQs and Answers
1. Who was the Player of the Match? Nicholas Pooran
2. What was the controversial call that was overturned? Manish Pandey's LBW decision
3. Who scored the winning runs for LSG? Pooran
4. What was MI's score? 180/6
5. Where was the match played? Ekana Stadium in Lucknow
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