Shardul Thakur Shines as Lucknow Super Giants Secure First IPL 2025 Victory
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) secured their first victory of IPL 2025 by defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by five wickets. The match witnessed an outstanding performance from Shardul Thakur, who played a pivotal role in LSG’s triumph with his exceptional bowling display. Following the match, Thakur revealed his strategy against SRH and how he planned to dismantle their batting lineup.
Shardul Thakur’s Masterplan Against SRH
After the match, Shardul Thakur disclosed his tactical approach: “Head and Abhishek like to take their chances, so I thought I would also take mine. With the new ball, you have an opportunity to take wickets if there is swing, and I capitalized on that. In such matches, bowlers get very few chances.”
Further elaborating, he added: “I mentioned in the last match as well that pitches should be prepared in a way that keeps the game in balance. With the Impact Player rule in place, if a team scores 240-250 runs, it becomes challenging for bowlers to make an impact.”
Shardul Thakur’s Spectacular Spell
Shardul Thakur was the standout performer with the ball against SRH. He bowled four overs, conceding 34 runs while picking up four crucial wickets. His victims included Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Abhinav Manohar, and Mohammed Shami, dismantling SRH’s top and middle order.
Shardul Thakur Becomes the Purple Cap Holder
From the very first match of IPL 2025, Shardul Thakur has been delivering impressive performances. In LSG’s opening match against Delhi Capitals, he grabbed two wickets, and against SRH, he bagged four more. With a total of six wickets in just two matches, Thakur is currently leading the Purple Cap race in IPL 2025.
Stay tuned for more updates on IPL 2025 as Shardul Thakur and LSG continue their journey in the tournament. Will Thakur maintain his top form and retain the Purple Cap? Only time will tell!
