The IPL 2025 clash between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) delivered an electrifying contest between two Australian cricket powerhouses — Mitchell Marsh and Mitchell Starc. Known for their camaraderie as teammates in the Australian squad, the two found themselves in a fierce face-off at the ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium on March 24.
And Mitchell Marsh wasted no time reminding Starc that on the IPL stage, friendships take a back seat. After DC chose to bowl first, Marsh stepped in as an opener for LSG, with Starc armed with the new ball, eager to strike early.
However, Marsh had other plans. Facing his first delivery from Starc, Marsh unleashed a thunderous six over square leg. Starc aimed a full delivery targeting the stumps, hoping for some inward movement, but Marsh was ready. He swiftly adjusted, got inside the line, and effortlessly flicked it over the boundary, making a statement.
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Mitchell Starc’s attempt to bounce back in his next over only intensified the onslaught. Marsh dominated the Australian pacer, smashing a sequence of brutal boundaries — 6, 4, 6, 4. It was a relentless assault, leaving Starc searching for answers and DC reeling from the early attack.
FIRST-BALL SIX! 🔥
Mitchell Marsh wastes no time as he smashes the first maximum of the match! 👊
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As the game unfolded, LSG had posted 52 for 1 in 5.2 overs, with Marsh and Nicholas Pooran at the crease. The fiery battle between the two Australians has set the tone for an intense encounter, and fans are eagerly watching how this clash of titans will unfold.
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Lucknow Super Giants (Playing XI): Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Rishabh Pant(w/c), David Miller, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Rathi, Shahbaz Ahmed, Shardul Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi
Delhi Capitals (Playing XI): Jake Fraser-McGurk, Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel(w), Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel(c), Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar
