LSG’s clever ‘MS’ one-liner follows Marcus Stoinis’ century blitzkrieg as they defeat CSK in IPL 2024

In a nail-biting IPL showdown on Tuesday, Marcus Stoinis stole the show with a breathtaking unbeaten century, leading Lucknow Super Giants to a sensational six-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings. Stoinis’ explosive innings of 124 runs off just 63 balls, packed with 13 boundaries and 6 massive sixes, guided his team to successfully chase down CSK’s challenging target of 211 at the iconic Chepauk stadium. This remarkable chase also set a new record for the highest successful run chase ever achieved at the Chepauk in IPL history.

The Australian all-rounder’s display of power and aggression was in stark contrast to Ruturaj Gaikwad’s elegant century for Chennai earlier in the match. While Gaikwad’s innings was marked by graceful stroke play and finesse, Stoinis showcased raw power and aggressive hitting, sending the ball soaring to all corners of the ground with ease.

Stoinis sealed the victory for Lucknow Super Giants by smashing a boundary off CSK’s star pacer Mustafizur Rahman in the final over, requiring 17 runs. With a massive six, followed by two fours, including a no-ball, Stoinis ensured a thrilling win for his team. Following the victory, LSG humorously referenced MS Dhoni’s famous World Cup-winning six with a social media post, cleverly using Stoinis’ initials.

With this win, Lucknow Super Giants climbed to the fourth spot in the IPL points table, level with Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad. On the other hand, Chennai Super Kings slipped to fifth place, highlighting the intense competition in this year’s IPL season. Stoinis’ unbeaten 124 also stands as the highest individual score in the ongoing tournament, surpassing Virat Kohli’s previous record.