IPL: Crushed by 205 Runs! Lucknow Super Giants Knocked Out

IPL 2025 ends in disaster for Lucknow Super Giants as they suffer a massive 205-run defeat. This crushing loss knocks them out of the tournament, leaving fans shocked and disappointed. A season full of hope ends in heartbreak.

Lucknow Score Big But Still Lose

IPL: Crushed by 205 Runs! Lucknow Super Giants Knocked Out

The Lucknow Super Giants faced a shocking defeat in the IPL 2025 despite putting up a huge total of 205 runs. They were beaten by Sunrisers Hyderabad by 6 wickets at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium. This loss has now knocked Lucknow out of the race for the playoffs.

Strong Batting from Lucknow Super Giants

In IPL After losing the toss, Lucknow were sent in to bat first. They started well and continued to score freely throughout the innings. Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram played key roles in building the total.

Mitchell Marsh smashed 65 runs from just 39 balls.
Aiden Markram added 61 runs in 38 balls.
In the middle order, Nicholas Pooran scored a quick 45 runs from 26 balls.

Thanks to these solid performances, Lucknow ended their innings at 205 runs for 7 wickets in 20 overs. It was a strong score, and fans were hopeful for a win that would keep their playoff hopes alive.

Sunrisers Hyderabad Fight Back Strongly

IPL Sunrisers Hyderabad, already out of playoff contention, showed no signs of giving up. They came out to chase the big total with confidence and energy.

Opening batsman Abhishek Sharma was on fire. He reached his half-century in just 18 balls and made 59 runs from 20 balls, hitting 4 boundaries and 6 sixes. His aggressive start gave Hyderabad the momentum they needed.

Even after Abhishek was dismissed, the rest of the batters kept the chase alive:

Ishan Kishan added 35 runs in 28 balls.
Heinrich Klaasen scored 47 runs in just 28 balls.
Kamindu Mendis chipped in with 32 runs off 21 balls.

Together, they guided Sunrisers Hyderabad to victory in just 18.2 overs, with 4 wickets down. It was a brilliant team effort and a great way for Hyderabad to finish their campaign with pride.

Lucknow’s Playoff Hopes Crushed

After 12 matches in the tournament, Lucknow Super Giants now have only 10 points. With just 2 matches left and a poor net run rate, it’s almost impossible for them to qualify for the IPL 2025 playoffs.

This defeat was especially painful because Lucknow had done so well with the bat. Scoring over 200 runs usually gives a team a strong chance to win, but their bowling and fielding could not stop the Hyderabad batters.

Sunrisers Hyderabad, who had no chance of qualifying, played with freedom and took full control of the match. They showed that even when you’re out of the tournament, you can still play like champions.

Conclusion: A Tough Lesson for Lucknow

This match was a reminder that cricket is a game full of surprises. Even after scoring a big total, winning is not guaranteed unless all departments—batting, bowling, and fielding—perform well.

Lucknow Super Giants will now have to go back, reflect on their journey, and look ahead to the next season. For fans, it’s a disappointing end, but for Hyderabad, it was a match to be proud of.

Let’s see how the rest of the IPL unfolds in the coming days!