Shardul Thakur Secures Four Wickets in Lucknow's IPL Win Over Hyderabad

In a standout performance, Shardul Thakur led Lucknow Super Giants to a five-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2025 clash, taking four wickets for 34 runs. His early strikes included the dismissals of key batsmen Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan, effectively dismantling Hyderabad's batting lineup, which managed to score 190 runs. Nicholas Pooran then showcased his explosive batting, scoring the fastest half-century of the season in just 18 balls, and finished with 70 runs off 26 balls. The partnership between Pooran and Mitchell Marsh, who contributed 52 runs, propelled Lucknow to chase down the target in just 16.1 overs. Thakur's impressive comeback performance earned him significant praise, highlighting his previous struggles in the auction and recent resurgence in form. This match marked Lucknow's first win of the season after a previous loss against Delhi Capitals.