On Tuesday, April 23, the MA Chidambaram Stadium witnessed a whirlwind run chase as Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) setzte new heights by chasing down a mammoth target of 211 runs against Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Marcus Stoinis emerged as the hero for LSG, crafting an incredible unbeaten century that left fans on the edge of their seats until the very last over.
LSG’s pursuit began with a shaky start as they lost Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul early on. However, Stoinis stood firm, anchoring the innings with a composed half-century off 33 deliveries. As the required run rate escalated, Stoinis found an able ally in Nicholas Pooran, and together they launched a counterattack.
Pooran unleashed his power-hitting, smashing 20 runs off Shardul Thakur’s 16th over. But his innings was cut short by Matheesha Pathirana, with Thakur taking a sharp catch. Undeterred, Stoinis continued his onslaught, reaching his century off just 56 balls.
With LSG needing 17 runs off the final over, Stoinis took matters into his own hands. He started with a towering six before unleashing a flurry of boundaries, including one off a no-ball. His heroics sealed the victory for LSG, sending shockwaves through the CSK camp.
The defeat dropped CSK to fifth in the standings, while LSG’s remarkable triumph propelled them to the top of the table. Stoinis’ match-winning knock will undoubtedly be etched in the annals of IPL history, showcasing his exceptional talent and resilience.
