Courtesy; BCCI/IPL
Mitchell Marsh lit up the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad with a scintillating century that powered Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to a commanding 33-run victory over Gujarat Titans (GT) in the match 64th of the IPL 2025. Promoted up the order this season by the LSG team management, Marsh produced one of the finest innings of the IPL thus far, scoring 117 off just 64 deliveries. His knock was not only his maiden IPL century but also the first hundred by an overseas player in the 2025 edition. It was a statement performance that underlined Marsh’s class, power, and timing under pressure.
From the moment Marsh stepped onto the pitch, he batted with controlled aggression. He built his innings smartly, starting with calculated strokes before unleashing a barrage of boundaries. His knock featured 10 fours and eight sixes, and he targeted both pace and spin with equal authority. A particularly defining moment came when he smashed Rashid Khan for 25 runs in a single over - one of the most destructive overs of the season.
Marsh and Pooran stitch together 121-run partnership for second wicket in LSG innings
What made Marsh’s innings even more impactful was his partnership with Nicholas Pooran, who also played a blistering unbeaten knock of 56 off 27 balls. Together, they stitched a 121-run stand that completely took the game away from GT. Marsh’s composure at the crease was notable; he picked his moments perfectly, rotating strike early on and going hard in the latter half.
The innings helped LSG post a massive 235/2, a total that proved beyond GT’s reach despite some late resistance in their chase. Marsh’s performance earned him the player of the match award and reminded fans why he remains one of the most dangerous T20 batters in world cricket. GT would be disappointed on losing out some crucial points in their bid to remain in the top two spots on the points table.
