LSG vs MI: SHOCKED! Hardik Pandya regrets missed DRS opportunity as replays confirm feint edge

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LSG vs MI: In a jaw-dropping early twist to the latest IPL 2025 clash between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Mumbai Indians (MI) in Lucknow on April 4, a costly missed DRS call left Hardik Pandya and Trent Boult visibly frustrated as replays confirmed a faint edge off Mitchell Marsh's bat.

It was the fourth delivery of the match, and Boult's tight line had drawn Marsh into a tentative poke -- UltraEdge later revealed a clear spike. Yet, to the astonishment of fans and teammates alike, there was no appeal, and Marsh walked away unscathed.

The missed chance took centerstage just a few deliveries later as Marsh launched a blistering counterattack. Facing Deepak Chahar in the second over, the Australian batter struck two authoritative boundaries, capitalising on the life he had just been gifted. With Marsh chasing the Orange Cap and his teammate Nicholas Pooran hot on his heels, every run matters -- and MI may have handed LSG the momentum on a silver platter.

The moment of regret was writ large on Pandya and Boult's faces when the replay was broadcast on the giant screen at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. The UltraEdge spike lit up the screen, triggering an instant wave of disbelief.

Boult turned away in frustration, while Pandya's exasperated expression told its own story. For a side known for its tactical sharpness, this lapse could prove pivotal in a match that has so far tilted towards the batting side.

The game began with MI winning the toss and opting to bowl first. Hardik Pandya cited dew as a possible factor later in the night and expressed confidence in his team's adaptability despite surface uncertainty. MI had a forced change, with Rohit Sharma sitting out due to a knee injury, while the bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah remains on the sidelines.

Meanwhile, LSG brought in Akash Deep, with captain Rishabh Pant backing his underperforming top order to come good. Pant spoke about playing freely and capitalizing once a foundation is set. His side's start-21 without loss in two overs-was a clear statement of intent.

The pitch, as revealed by Darren Ganga in the pre-match report, featured black soil with variable bounce and patchy grass. Historically, black soil wickets at Ekana slow down, offering spinners more grip and bounce reduction. However, Marsh's fluent strokeplay early on suggested that batting remained good-at least while the ball was new.

Mumbai Indians' strong showing in their previous match against Kolkata Knight Riders had reinstated faith in their firepower. But lapses like today's non-review might haunt them if Marsh goes on to post a big one. LSG, while still figuring out their ideal batting combinations, seem determined to pounce on any error. And with players like Marsh and Pooran in form, it's a risk MI cannot afford to take lightly. This missed DRS moment might just be the turning point of the match -- and possibly even the season.