SRH vs LSG: Why Mitchell Marsh Is Not Playing Today’s IPL 2025 Match?
Mitchell Marsh is not in LSG’s playing XI due to his back injury, but he might come in as an impact player during the run chase.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are playing their second match of IPL 2025 against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad. LSG captain Rishabh Pant won the toss and decided to bowl first. He explained that his team wanted to chase the target, as the conditions at this venue favor batting in the second innings.
Mitchell Marsh Missing from LSG Playing XI
A major surprise in this match is that Mitchell Marsh is not in LSG’s playing XI. Many fans expected him to be part of the team, especially after his brilliant batting performance in the last game.
Why Is Mitchell Marsh Not Playing?
Mitchell Marsh suffered a back injury earlier this year, which forced him to miss the Champions Trophy. Although he has now recovered, he is playing as a specialist batter in the IPL.
Even though he is not in the starting XI, Marsh is one of the impact substitutes for this match. This means LSG might bring him in later, most likely during the run chase, replacing a bowler.
Marsh’s Performance in the Last Match
In LSG’s first match, Mitchell Marsh played a sensational knock, scoring 72 runs off just 32 balls. His innings included six fours and six sixes, making him one of the best batters in the team.
Since this pitch is good for batting, Marsh could play an important role if he comes in as an impact player later in the match.
SRH vs LSG Playing XIs
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
- Abhishek Sharma
- Travis Head
- Ishan Kishan (wk)
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Heinrich Klaasen
- Aniket Verma
- Abhinav Manohar
- Pat Cummins (c)
- Simarjeet Singh
- Mohammed Shami
- Harshal Patel
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
- Aiden Markram
- Nicholas Pooran
- Rishabh Pant (c & wk)
- Ayush Badoni
- David Miller
- Abdul Samad
- Digvesh Singh Rathi
- Shardul Thakur
- Avesh Khan
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Prince Yadav
Now, the big question is—Will LSG use Mitchell Marsh as an impact player? Fans will have to wait and see if he gets a chance to bat in the second innings!
