Marsh's Century Slows Down GT's Momentum

Mitchell Marsh’s maiden IPL century and Nicholas Pooran’s explosive return to form powered Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to a 33-run victory over Gujarat Titans (GT) in a high-octane clash in Ahmedabad, halting GT’s push for a top-two finish. 🏏 Match Summary LSG: 235/2 (20 overs) Mitchell Marsh: 💯* (Maiden IPL ton) Nicholas Pooran: Back in bludgeoning form GT: 202/8 (20 overs) Shahrukh Khan: 57 (29) Sherfane Rutherford: 38 (22) LSG won by 33 runs 💥 Where the Game Was Won: The Death Overs LSG exploded late with a monster finish to reach 235 — dominating the final 5 overs. GT, in contrast, went into the death overs needing 71 runs, just 4 shy of LSG’s late-over tally. However, William O'Rourke turned the tide with a crucial double-wicket over, choking GT’s momentum right when it mattered most. 🔑 Key Performances Mitchell Marsh: Anchored and then accelerated, marking his first IPL century in dominant fashion. Nicholas Pooran: Rediscovered his finishing touch, taking the LSG total to an imposing level. William O’Rourke: Delivered a match-winning over at the death, knocking out any hopes GT had of a final flourish. ⚖️ GT’s Response The chase began with promise, but GT couldn’t recover after key middle-order wickets. Despite late resistance from Shahrukh Khan and Rutherford, GT fell short as the required rate spiraled beyond reach. 🧠 Takeaways LSG’s power-packed middle and lower order give them a serious playoff edge. GT's bowling under pressure continues to be a concern — especially in the death overs. Marsh's form could be a major late-season boost for LSG's playoff campaign.