IPL 2024 MI vs LSG: Match Highlights, Key Moments And Videos

Rohit Sharma against LSG in IPL 2024 (X.com)Rohit Sharma against LSG in IPL 2024 (X.com)

Mumbai Indians (MI) went down fighting against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) after falling short of 18 runs in the 215-run chase. Despite Rohit Sharma and Naman Dhir’s feisty knocks, the rest of the squad failed to turn up.

MI were without Jasprit Bumrah as they allowed Arjun Tendulkar a game this IPL 2024 season. But the squad combination didn’t click as MI leaked 214 runs which proved to be way above par for the hosts.

Here’s the timeline of how MI vs LSG panned out in Mumbai-


MI vs LSG Highlights: KL Rahul-Nicholas Pooran Guides LSG To 200+ Runs Target

LSG’s gamble to promote Devdutt Padikkal backfired as the latter was dismissed off a golden duck. Regardless, KL Rahul led the charge with a steady fifty before Nicholas Pooran stole the show. Pooran was fearless, expressing himself rightly to finish with a 75 runs knock off 29 deliveries.

MI vs LSG Highlights: MI Rattles LSG With Hattrick

After Nicholas Pooran’s merciless attack, LSG was heading for a big total. But MI struck with a team hat trick. Nuwan Thushara removed the dangerous Pooran and Arshad in the 18th over before Piyush Chawla sent KL packing in the next over. However, Ayush Badoni’s 10-ball 22-run finish propelled LSG to a match-winning 214 runs total.

MI vs LSG Highlights: Rohit Sharma Regains Form Ahead Of T20 WC

MI introduced ex-captain Rohit Sharma as an impact player and the national captain was on the money from the word go. He thumped two sixes down the ground against Henry to start the chase on a high before rain interrupted the play.

Rohit resumed where he had left off after the rain delay to bring up a much-needed half-century.

MI vs LSG Highlights: Bishnoi Turns The Tide With Rohit’s Wicket

Just when Rohit Sharma and Dewald Brevis were cruising in the chase, Ravi Bishnoi removed Rohit in a soft dismissal to bring life into the chase. SKY and Hardik succumbed to pressure as a fall of quick wickets rocked MI in the middle overs.

MI vs LSG Highlights: Naman Dhir’s Valiant 50 In Vain As MI Lose Final IPL 2024 Game At Home

Naman Dhir invoked his best form of the season with a sensational 28 balls 62 runs knock to bring up his maiden IPL half-century. However, due to a lack of significant support from the other end, MI fell short of 18 runs to finish the IPL 2024 campaign on a losing note.

The 18-run loss sums up MI’s painful IPL 2024 season and unfortunately they failed to entertain the crowd on the final day. MI remained at the bottom of the table whereas LSG moved to sixth place.