Mitchell Marsh Absent From LSG Lineup in IPL 2025 Clash Against SRH – Here’s Why

In an interesting turn of events during their second outing of IPL 2025, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) chose to bowl first after winning the toss against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Rishabh Pant, leading the side, mentioned at the toss that chasing would give them a better shot, considering the favorable conditions at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

Mitchell Marsh Missing From LSG’s Starting XI – What’s the Story?

One of the biggest talking points ahead of this high-stakes game was the absence of Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh from LSG’s starting XI. His exclusion raised eyebrows, especially given his explosive performance in the previous match.

Turns out, Marsh is still managing a back issue — the same one that kept him out of the Champions Trophy earlier this year. While he’s recovered enough to return to the field, team management has decided to use him cautiously this season. Instead of playing him as an all-rounder, Marsh is being utilized strictly as a batter.

For now, he’s listed among the impact substitutes, which means LSG is holding him back for a potential role in the second innings. If the match turns into a run-fest, as expected on this batting-friendly surface, Marsh could be a game-changer during the chase.

Why This Matters

Mitchell Marsh’s recent form has been nothing short of electric. In LSG’s last match, he smashed 72 runs off just 32 balls, peppering the boundary ropes with six fours and six massive sixes. Given how potent he can be with the bat, especially on flat tracks, LSG may be strategizing to unleash him when it matters most—during a pressure chase.

This calculated move might also help the team manage his fitness throughout the tournament, allowing him to make short, powerful appearances rather than carrying the workload of a full game.

Teams for SRH vs LSG

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

As the game unfolds, all eyes will be on the dugout to see if and when Marsh is brought in. His presence, even as an impact sub, could tip the balance in LSG’s favor—especially if this turns into the run-fest it’s shaping up to be.