Mitchell Marsh has expressed confidence in Lucknow Super Giants’ (LSG) injury-hit bowling attack, backing them to handle Sunrisers Hyderabad’s (SRH) explosive batting lineup.
LSG started their IPL 2025 campaign with a loss to Delhi Capitals and are dealing with injuries to key bowlers. Mayank Yadav and Akash Deep are sidelined with lower-back injuries, Avesh Khan has just rejoined the squad after a knee injury, and Mohsin Khan was ruled out before the tournament, replaced by Shardul Thakur. Meanwhile, Marsh himself is playing as a specialist batter due to a back issue.
Despite these challenges, Marsh remains optimistic.
“Yeah, we have a few guys out, no doubt, but I think we have assembled a really solid squad,” Marsh said, as quoted by ESPNcricinfo.
“There is no doubt that in time we will welcome guys back into the team who have a bit of experience with the ball. But we certainly back our [current] bowlers to do the job. I don’t see it as a lack of depth,” he added.
Facing SRH’s Aggressive Batting
LSG faces a tough challenge against SRH, who scored a record-breaking 286/6 in their previous match against Rajasthan Royals. In their last meeting in Hyderabad, SRH chased down 166 in just 9.4 overs without losing a wicket.
When asked about LSG’s plan against SRH’s power-hitters, Marsh humorously replied:
“To score more runs than them.”
He acknowledged the aggressive approach of modern T20 teams and emphasized LSG’s focus on their own game.
“We know they’re going to come hard. I think there are not many T20 teams in the world now that don’t go hard from ball one and try to apply as much pressure as they can to a bowling team. So we know we’re going to be under pressure at some point tomorrow night,” he said.
With T20 totals soaring, Marsh acknowledged the challenge posed by SRH’s batting strength but remained focused on LSG’s own strategy.
“It seems 230 is now the new par score at most grounds. We respect that they have got a phenomenal batting line-up with a lot of power, but we’re here to focus on our game and hopefully match with them.”
LSG will need a strong performance to counter SRH’s batting firepower and get their first win of IPL 2025.