Fri May 23 18:10:00 UTC 2025: **News Article:**
**Marsh Century, Pooran Power Surge Propel Lucknow to Massive Total Against Gujarat**
**Ahmedabad, India** – The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) delivered a dominant batting performance against the Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Thursday, posting a formidable 235 for 2 in their IPL 2025 encounter. Invited to bat first, LSG were powered by a sensational century from Mitchell Marsh and a blistering half-century from Nicholas Pooran.
Marsh was the star of the show, smashing 117 runs off 64 balls, including 10 fours and 8 sixes. Pooran provided the late fireworks, remaining unbeaten on 56 from just 27 deliveries, peppering his innings with 4 fours and 5 towering sixes. Aiden Markram’s contribution of 36 runs off 24 balls added further impetus to the LSG innings.
A fiery exchange between Pooran and GT pacer Mohammed Siraj added extra spice to the contest. After being hit for consecutive boundaries in the 16th over, Siraj attempted to sledge Pooran, delivering two bouncers, one of which was called wide. The verbal exchange that followed saw Pooran remain unfazed, responding with a six and a four off the next two balls. Following the boundary, Pooran gave Siraj a flying kiss gesture with his bat.
The Gujarat Titans bowlers struggled to contain the onslaught, with Arshad Khan and R Sai Kishore being the only bowlers to pick up a wicket each. The rest of the GT bowling attack faced the full fury of the LSG batsmen. With this commanding batting display, LSG have sent a strong message in the #Race2Top2 of the IPL standings.
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