Lucknow: Marcus Stoinis played a heroic innings, smashing a breathtaking century to lead Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to a historic victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their IPL 2024 encounter. Stoinis dazzled with an unbeaten 124 off just 63 deliveries, including 13 fours and six towering sixes, propelling LSG to a remarkable six-wicket win.
Chasing a daunting target of 211 runs set by CSK, Lucknow Super Giants achieved the target in sensational fashion, marking one of the most memorable run chases in IPL history.
Earlier in the match, Ruturaj Gaikwad showcased his batting prowess by crafting an unbeaten 108 runs, anchoring CSK’s innings. Gaikwad’s sublime century was complemented by Shivam Dube’s explosive knock of 66 runs off just 27 balls, powering CSK to a formidable total of 210/4.
With this formidable score, Chennai Super Kings equaled the world record for scoring the most 200-plus runs in T20 cricket, displaying their formidable batting prowess.
However, Lucknow Super Giants, led by Marcus Stoinis’ brilliance, rose to the challenge and scripted a historic victory, thrilling fans and cricket enthusiasts alike with their remarkable performance.
Stoinis’ sensational century and LSG’s record-breaking run chase will be remembered as one of the highlights of IPL 2024, showcasing the thrilling and unpredictable nature of the tournament.