IPL 2025: LSG post their second-highest total in Kolkata

IANS April 8, 2025 277 views

Lucknow Super Giants delivered a stunning batting masterclass at Eden Gardens, crushing Kolkata Knight Riders with a mammoth 238/3. Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran were the architects of this spectacular assault, combining for a breathtaking display of power-hitting. The total ranks as LSG's second-highest in IPL history and the third-highest at the iconic venue. This performance underscores LSG's batting depth and their ability to dominate even on challenging cricket grounds.

"We just kept hitting through the line and took full advantage of the flat surface" - Mitchell Marsh
IPL 2025: LSG post their second-highest total in Kolkata
Kolkata, April 8: The Lucknow Super Giants (IPL) stamped their authority in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 with a scintillating display of power-hitting, registering their second-highest total in the league’s history — 238/3 — against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens here on Tuesday.

Key Points

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Mitchell Marsh smashes 81 off 48 balls in dominant performance

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Nicholas Pooran blasts unbeaten 87 with eight massive sixes

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LSG records second-highest franchise total in IPL history

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Eden Gardens witnesses another high-scoring encounter

The total also stands as the third-highest ever recorded at the iconic venue, behind only Punjab Kings’ 262/2 against KKR last season.

Opting to bowl first, Kolkata Knight Riders were immediately put on the back foot as Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram exploded out of the blocks. The opening pair added 99 runs in just over 10 overs, taking full advantage of a flat surface and some wayward bowling.

Marsh was at his belligerent best, striking cleanly through the off-side and punishing anything too full or short. His knock of 81 off 48 balls set the tone for what was to come.

Though Harshit Rana eventually broke the opening partnership with a clever off-cutter to dismiss Markram, the damage was already significant. What followed was even more brutal.

Nicholas Pooran, continuing his dream season, walked in and immediately went after the KKR spin duo of Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy. The West Indian southpaw clubbed them all over Eden Gardens, reaching his fifty in just 21 balls and ending unbeaten on a 36-ball 87, studded with eight towering sixes.

While KKR’s bowlers struggled to find answers, LSG’s batters feasted on the short boundaries and the lightning-fast outfield.

With this total of 238/3, Lucknow now sits in elite company on the list of all-time highest IPL scores. It ranks just below their franchise-best of 257/5, scored against Punjab Kings in Mohali back in 2023. This Eden Gardens blitz also marked the third-highest total ever recorded at the venue, only behind the 262/2 chased by Punjab Kings against KKR's 261.

Sunrisers Hyderabad, however, continue to dominate the IPL’s record books with three entries above the 275-run mark, including the all-time highest score of 287/3 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2024.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
What an absolute carnage from LSG! Pooran was just unstoppable today 🔥 That 36-ball 87 is one of the cleanest hitting displays I've seen this season. KKR bowlers looked clueless out there.
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Priya M.
As a KKR fan, this was painful to watch 😭 Our bowling attack needs serious work. Can't keep conceding 230+ every other match. Credit to LSG though - they batted brilliantly.
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Amit S.
While the batting was spectacular, I think the article glosses over how poor KKR's fielding was. At least 3 dropped catches and several misfields that turned singles into boundaries. That's where the match was really lost.
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Sanjana P.
Mitchell Marsh deserves more credit here! His 81 set the perfect platform. That opening partnership was crucial before Pooran came in and went berserk. LSG's batting depth is scary good this season 💪
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Vikram J.
Eden Gardens has become a graveyard for bowlers these days! 3 of the highest totals in IPL history at one venue - that's insane. Makes me wonder if the boundaries have been shortened or the pitches have become too batting friendly?
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Neha R.
Nicholas Pooran is having the season of his life! 8 sixes in that innings 😍 The way he's playing spin this year is just next level. Hope he can keep this form going through the tournament.

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