LSG vs MI IPL 2025: Hardik Pandya Scripts History, Becomes First IPL Captain To Achieve HUGE Record

Add as a preferred source on Google

LSG vs MI: Hardik Pandya etched his name in IPL history on Friday, April 4, by becoming the first-ever captain to claim a five-wicket haul in the cash-rich league.

The 31-year-old India star all-rounder, who is at the helm of Mumbai Indians in the 2025 season, delivered a remarkable bowling performance against Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

Bowling his full quota of four overs, Pandya returned figures of 5 for 36, playing a crucial role in restricting LSG to 203/8 in their allotted 20 overs. His spell included the dismissals of key batters - Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant, David Miller, Aiden Markram, and Akash Deep - showcasing both his skill and impact under pressure.

Pandya's milestone not only underlined his bowling prowess but also set a new benchmark for leadership performances in IPL history. 5/35 is Hardik's best figures in T20 cricket, bettering his 4/16 against New Zealand in Ahmedabad in 2023.

Speaking of the match, Mitchell Marsh set the tone for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) with a fiery start, while David Miller provided the perfect finishing touch as the hosts posted a formidable 203/8 in their 20 overs. After being asked to bat first, Marsh came out with aggressive intent and notched up a quickfire fifty off just 27 deliveries. His entertaining knock of 60 from 31 balls ended when he was caught and bowled by Vignesh Puthur, who delivered a disciplined spell, conceding only 31 runs in his four overs.

Towards the back end of the innings, Miller played a crucial cameo, smashing 27 off just 14 deliveries to ensure LSG crossed the 200-run mark - a notable achievement given the traditionally low-scoring nature of the venue.

LSG XI: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Akash Deep, Avesh Khan.

MI XI: Will Jacks, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Raj Bawa, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Ashwani Kumar, Vignesh Puthur, Trent Boult.