Sad! LSG Eliminated from Playoffs Race, defeat against Sunrisers shattered dreams

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LSG’s journey ends after defeat at Lucknow’s Ekana Stadium, stays at seventh place in the points table

LSG eliminated from playoffs race

LSG eliminated from playoffs race. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) defeated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 6 wickets at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Monday and knocked them out of the IPL 2025 playoffs race. The Rishabh Pant-led side needed to win all three remaining matches to reach the playoffs, but their hopes were dashed after falling to SRH. LSG’s position in the points table: Stalled at number seven.

  • LSG: 10 points in 12 matches (7th place) – LSG eliminate from playoffs race
  • SRH: 9 points in 12 matches (8th place) – Out of playoffs despite win
  • Top-4: Gujarat Titans (18), RCB (17), Punjab Kings (17), Mumbai Indians (14)

Match Review: LSG’s batting flop, SRH’s blast

LSG batted first and scored 205 runs for 7 wickets. Mitchell Marsh (65) and Aiden Markram (61) played crucial innings. In response, SRH batted brilliantly chase down to 205 runs. Apart from Abhishek Sharma (59) and Heinrich Klaasen (47), Ishan Kishan and Kamindu Mendis also scored 30+ runs. SRH’s Eshan Malinga (2/28) and Harsh Dubey (1/44) wreaked havoc in bowling.

LSG Eliminate from Playoffs Race: Why did the team fail?

  1. Captaincy crisis: Rishabh Pant’s form is poor (128 runs in 12 matches, average 12.80).
  2. Middle order flop: Nicholas Pooran (455 runs) and Mitchell Marsh (443 runs) disappointing.
  3. Not able to withstand the pressure of bowling: Shardul Thakur and Ravi Bishnoi proved expensive.

Fans’ anger: “LSG Eliminate from Playoffs Race” is trending!

LSG fans expressed their displeasure at the team management and players on social media. A fan wrote, “Rishabh Pant should leave the captaincy!” At the same time, some questioned the team selection and said, “The trust on players like Rishabh Pant and Aiden Markram proved wrong.”

SRH’s win also meaningless, out of playoffs

SRH registered their fourth win of the season by defeating LSG, but with 9 points, they remained at the eighth position in the points table. Despite Mitchell Marsh’s brilliant performance, the team is out of the playoff race.

Way forward: LSG will have to learn a lesson

  • Reduce dependence on all-rounders: Excessive reliance on Ravi Bishnoi and Rishabh Pant proved fatal.
  • Opportunity for youth: Promote talents like Ayush Badoni and Abdul Samad.
  • Captaincy change: It is necessary to find a new leader in place of Rishabh Pant.

Conclusion: LSG Eliminate from Playoffs Race, but IPL’s excitement continues

LSG has been eliminated from playoffs race, but the fun of IPL 2025 has not reduced. Now the battle between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians will intensify for the fourth playoff seat. LSG fans will now have to wait for the 2026 season, where the team will return with a new strategy.

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