- May 20, 2025
If you thought that the IPL 2025 playoff race was edge-of-your-seat, then welcome to Match 61 of the tournament, which featured Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) and turned up the drama a notch. At a game at Ekana Stadium, SRH chased down LSG’s total in just 18 overs and knocked LSG from playoff contention with a shocking 10 balls remaining. But if you are thinking that this was just a game that you would throw on the list as an ordinary W, it was also a record-breaking night that provided tons of entertainment for cricket lovers. Let us take a look at 3 significant records that were broken in this match that will have fans talking for the rest of the season.
Harshal Patel Makes IPL History—Faster Than Malinga!
Harshal Patel
For all the enthusiasts of grit and grind, Harshal Patel’s IPL story lands safely in the “epic” category. In the last few days, the SRH pacer even further embellished his story of achievements by being crowned the fastest bowler to 150 IPL wickets (via balls bowled).
What makes this record so special is how under-the-radar Harshal’s rise has been. He’s not your flamboyant, headline-grabbing star, but when it comes to impact, few bowlers have delivered more bang per ball. His control at the death, clever change-ups, and fearless attitude have made him a crucial asset for SRH this season. Even though he picked up just one wicket in this match (Aiden Markram), it was enough to etch his name into the record books—and give the fans something to talk about besides the result.
LSG’s Foreign Trio Sets an IPL First
Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram and Mitch Marsh
While the loss will sting for LSG fans, there’s no denying the fireworks their overseas players have provided this season. In fact, this match made IPL history—LSG became the first team ever to have three overseas batters each score over 400 runs in a single season. Mitch Marsh (443), Aiden Markram (409), and Nicholas Pooran (455) have all been in stellar touch, showing different shades of power, elegance, and grit.
What’s fascinating is how they complemented each other. Marsh and Markram built aggressive starts up top, often giving LSG quick starts. Pooran, meanwhile, was the anchor at the middle, adjusting his game state based on match conditions. Even in this loss, Marsh and Markram built a 100-run partnership, reminding us why they were one of the three most successful partnerships this season, even if the team didn’t end up making the playoffs.
Abhishek Sharma: The Pocket Rocket of SRH
Abhishek Sharma
Just take a moment to recognize Abhishek Sharma, who is quietly becoming one of the league’s most explosive openers! The 23-year-old dazzled again with a 20-ball 59, bringing up his fourth IPL half-century in under 20 balls, a record he now shares with Nicholas Pooran for the most 50+ scores under 20 balls.
That’s not just big hitting—that’s controlled chaos. With a strike rate of 295.00, Sharma didn’t just go hard; he went clinical. Four boundaries and six massive sixes later, LSG bowlers were left scratching their heads while SRH fans were dancing in the stands. With Sharma in this kind of form, SRH look like a team that’s not just aiming for playoffs—they’re dreaming of the trophy.
As we get ever closer to the playoffs, one question stands out: Is it plausible for SRH to take this momentum to the title? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments, because in the IPL, fun starts after we have tallied some records.
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