In Match 45 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai Indians defended a formidable target of 215 runs, with Jasprit Bumrah delivering a masterclass in bowling, taking four crucial wickets to secure a 54-run win over Lucknow Super Giants. Bumrah’s exceptional performance, including a devastating spell in the middle overs, helped MI restrict LSG to just 161 runs, ensuring their continued push toward the playoffs. With this win, Mumbai became the first IPL team in history to reach 150 victories.
Jasprit Bumrah’s impact: A game-changer for Mumbai Indians
Bumrah’s return to his prime form was the defining factor in Mumbai’s victory. Playing as MI’s Impact Player, having replaced Rohit Sharma in the second innings, Bumrah’s impact was immediate. He dismantled LSG’s lower-middle order in an extraordinary spell, taking out David Miller, Abdul Samad and Avesh Khan in just five balls. His brilliant four-over spell saw him concede just 15 runs, marking his return to the kind of controlled aggression that has made him one of the most feared pacers in IPL history. This four-wicket haul saw Bumrah surpass Lasith Malinga as the highest wicket-taker for Mumbai Indians in the IPL, further cementing his legacy with the franchise.
Bumrah’s performance was not just about his wickets but also about how he broke the backbone of Lucknow’s chase. His wickets of Miller, Samad, and Khan effectively sealed the game for MI, ensuring that LSG, who had previously shown flashes of resistance, crumbled in the face of Mumbai’s relentless attack.
Top order failure: Lucknow Super Giants’ batting collapse continues
Despite a solid start, Lucknow Super Giants’ top-order, comprising Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, and Nicholas Pooran, was unable to carry on their good work, and the team quickly found itself in trouble. Markram’s early dismissal for just 9, followed by Pooran’s 27 from 15 balls, and Marsh’s 34 from 24 deliveries, left LSG’s middle order with too much to do. The middle-order failures were all too familiar, with Rishabh Pant, David Miller, Abdul Samad, and Ayush Badoni failing to make an impact. Pant, once again, struggled with the bat, dismissed for a meager 4 runs off 2 balls, while Samad could only manage 2 runs before he was sent back to the pavilion.
Pant’s batting position has become a significant puzzle for LSG. Having come in at No. 4, the decision backfired as Pant’s inability to stabilize the innings after the early fall of wickets further undermined the team’s chase. His dismissal off Will Jacks was just another chapter in a season full of disappointments for the LSG captain, who has failed to find consistency with the bat.
MI set up a strong total with top-order fireworks
Earlier in the match, Mumbai Indians’ batting was characterized by explosive half-centuries from Ryan Rickelton (58) and Suryakumar Yadav (54). Rickelton played a superb knock, facing just 32 balls and smashing 6 fours and 4 sixes. Suryakumar, in his usual aggressive style, scored 54 runs off just 28 balls, hitting 4 fours and 4 sixes. Despite Rohit Sharma’s early dismissal for 12 runs, and Will Jacks managing a valuable 29 off 21, MI’s late onslaught from Naman Dhir (25 off 11) and Corbin Bosch (20 off 10) took them to a total of 215/5 in their allotted 20 overs. This comprehensive batting effort was supported by a tight bowling performance, with Bumrah’s four wickets punctuating Mumbai’s supremacy.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Bumrah & Mumbai are back .. #IPL2025
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) April 27, 2025
The news from the Wankhede is that Bumrah is back and bowling like he does. It cannot be good news for the others
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) April 27, 2025
Bumrah is like surely the safest bank in the world but also gives the most amount of interest to his team.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 27, 2025
Having an even remotely in form Bumrah is the biggest cheat code. Feels like Mumbai have a 20 run buffer with him, at least.
— Neal Gardner (@Nealbackup) April 27, 2025
There is Jasprit Bumrah and then, rest of the bowlers in this Generation.
— Bhawana (@cricbhawana) April 27, 2025
Bumrah is the real “GOAT”
— Akash (@akashd7781) April 27, 2025
dude how has Bumrah picked up more than 170 wkts when the opposition mostly tries to play him out,what an absolute goat
— soo washed (@anubhav__tweets) April 27, 2025
MI continue to march on with runs from the top order.
Keep saying, we can all worry about middle and lower order but runs from top order and big runs are critical.
LSG losing steam once Markram, Pooran don’t get 50s. It’s such a fine margin.
— Nikhil
(@CricCrazyNIKS) April 27, 2025
No way. No fking way. Mumbai Indians are going to qualify at the top 2 spots and nobody can do anything about it. Absolute monsters.
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) April 27, 2025
Fifth consecutive win for Mumbai Indians
#MIvLSG #IPL2025
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— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) April 27, 2025
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