Marcus Stoinis showcased his mettle with an impressive century in the IPL, steering Lucknow Super Giants to a stunning six-wicket triumph over Chennai Super Kings in Match 39 of the tournament held at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium.
Facing a daunting target, Lucknow Super Giants faced an early setback as Quinton de Kock departed without scoring. However, despite the early setback, Stoinis, along with KL Rahul, kept their chase on track until Mustafizur Rahman struck, dismissing Rahul for 16 runs. Devdutt Padikkal's struggle continued as he managed only 12 runs off 16 balls.
Stoinis emerged as the backbone of the LSG innings, notching up his fifty in brisk fashion and steadily guiding the team's pursuit. Despite Padikkal's departure, Stoinis remained undeterred, reaching his maiden IPL century off 56 balls, showcasing a blend of power and precision in his strokeplay.
Lucknow's decision to chase proved wise with dew playing a crucial factor in the second innings. Stoinis and Nicholas Pooran launched a blistering assault in the latter overs, with Pooran's cameo complementing Stoinis's majestic innings. Stoinis's record-breaking century, surpassing Paul Valthaty's 120* in 2011, epitomized Lucknow's historic victory.
In the end, Stoinis's heroics ensured Lucknow Super Giants reached the target with ease, underlining their dominance in the match and making IPL history with their successful chase of 211 runs.
Final Score:
Chennai Super Kings: 210/4 in 20 overs
Lucknow Super Giants: 213/4 in 19.3 overs
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