As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season continues, the next encounter between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on April 4 offers a number of players a chance to record important personal milestones.
Rohit Sharma Nears 250 Sixes for Mumbai Indians
Ex-MI captain Rohit Sharma, who is known for his big-hitting, is on the cusp of a milestone. Rohit needs four more sixes to achieve a milestone of 250 sixes for Mumbai Indians in T20 cricket. This tally includes Champions League T20 matches as well. In more than 220 innings, Rohit has hit 246 sixes and 523 fours, highlighting his key position in MI’s batting order.
Nicholas Pooran Approaches 2,000 IPL Runs
LSG’s fears batsman Nicholas Pooran has been top-notch form this year, scoring 189 runs in three innings. With a remarkable average of 63 and a dashing strike rate of 219.76, with two half-centuries to his credit. He is now 42 runs away from achieving the 2,000-run mark in the IPL. In 79 matches (76 innings), Pooran has scored 1,958 runs at an average of 33.75 and a strike rate of 166.49, with 11 half-centuries to his credit.
Other Possible Milestones in the LSG vs MI Confrontation
A few more milestones are achievable in this highly anticipated game:
Suryakumar Yadav requires 20 runs to achieve 8,000 runs in T20 cricket. With his unorthodox strokeplay and middle-order consistency, Suryakumar’s contribution will be vital for MI.
Ishan Kishan is just three fours away from reaching 500 boundaries in T20 cricket. His aggressive starts at the top of the order can prove pivotal in setting the tone for MI’s innings.
Shardul Thakur, the LSG all-rounder, requires five wickets to complete 200 wickets in T20 matches. Known for his knack of breaking partnerships, Thakur’s performance could play a key role in determining the match outcome.
As both sets of players gear up for this crucial match, these upcoming milestones provide an added layer of excitement for players and spectators alike, highlighting the individual brilliance that continues to make the IPL one of the most exciting spectacles in world cricket.
