LSG vs MI, IPL 2025: Mitchell Marsh creates history, sets unique IPL record with powerplay masterclass

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Apr 4, 2025, 20:34 IST

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Mitchell Marsh of Lucknow Super Giants made IPL history by being the first player to face 30 balls in the powerplay against Mumbai Indians. Scoring 60 off 31 balls, Marsh delivered a strong performance, with 69 runs in six overs. His partnership with Aiden Markram laid a solid foundation for LSG, bolstering their innings.

LSG vs MI, IPL 2025: Mitchell Marsh creates history, sets unique IPL record with powerplay masterclass

Lucknow Super Giants' Mitchell Marsh plays a shot. (PTI Photo)

NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants opener Mitchell Marsh etched his name into the IPL record books on Friday, becoming the first batter in the tournament’s history to face 30 balls within the six-over powerplay.
Marsh achieved the feat during his blistering knock against Mumbai Indians at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
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Marsh’s aggressive yet composed start powered LSG to 69 without loss in the powerplay overs, laying a strong foundation. He also became only the second batter from the franchise to score a half-century inside the powerplay, following Kyle Mayers’ twin efforts in the 2023 season.

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Continuing his red-hot form, Marsh notched up his third fifty of the 2025 season with a fluent 60 off 31 balls, featuring nine fours and two sixes. His scores in the tournament now read: 72 (36), 52 (31), 0 (1) and 60 (31), underscoring his consistency at the top.

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Marsh’s innings came to an end in the seventh over when mystery spinner Vignesh Puthur struck. Attempting to clip a tossed-up delivery, Marsh got a leading edge that looped back to Puthur, who completed a sharp catch in his follow-through.
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Marsh and Aiden Markram’s 76-run opening stand set the tone for LSG after MI skipper Hardik Pandya opted to bowl first.

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