In the high-energy 16th match of the IPL 2025 season, cricket fans witnessed a thrilling play as the Lucknow Super Giants clashed with the Mumbai Indians at the Ekana Stadium. The standout moment? A jaw-dropping catch from substitute fielder Corbin Bosch during the 10th over, which sent LSG captain Rishabh Pant back to the pavilion.
Hardik Pandya’s Slower Ball Works Wonders
The drama unfolded on the fourth ball of the over, delivered by Mumbai Indians’ skipper Hardik Pandya. Craftily bowling a slower delivery, Pandya drew an unintended leading edge from Pant, who was attempting a leg-side flick. The ball hovered toward mid-off, where Bosch, substituting on field, sprang into action. He raced in, his eyes locked on the ball, and with an impressive blend of timing and agility, executed a stunning single-handed catch just before the ball met the turf. Pant’s innings ended rather meagerly at 2 runs from 6 balls.
This incredible moment was captured on video:
Here’s the video:
Hardik Pandya wins the battle of captains 💙
Rishabh Pant departs courtesy of an excellent catch by Corbin Bosch! 🔥
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This wicket turned out to be a pivotal breakthrough for Mumbai Indians, stalling LSG’s momentum during an innings shaping up to be a run-fest. With final bowling figures of 5/36, Pandya celebrated Pant’s dismissal with a triumphant roar, knowing just how crucial it was to remove the LSG linchpin at this juncture of the match.
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Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram Propel LSG to 203/8
The Super Giants put up an imposing 203/8 after being put in to bat, thanks to Mitchell Marsh’s explosive 60 off 31 balls and Aiden Markram’s steady 53. Contributions also came from Ayush Badoni, who smashed 30 off 19, and David Miller, who added a brisk 27 off 14, pushing LSG past the 200-run barrier even as wickets tumbled in the final overs.
As the chase begins, Mumbai needs their top order to fire on all cylinders to meet the daunting target of 204, especially since the pitch seems to remain favorable for batting.
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Let’s see if Mumbai Indians can rise to the occasion and snatch a victory from the jaws of this formidable total.
