Former cricketer Aakash Chopra commended Lucknow Super Giants opener Mitchell Marsh for his aggressive batting against Josh Hazlewood, helping LSG secure a thrilling nine-run victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore. Marsh’s rapid century, achieved in just 49 balls, set a record as the fastest by any LSG player in IPL history, with 111 runs off 56 balls, including nine fours and six sixes.
Chopra highlighted Marsh’s unique ability to dominate fast bowlers consistently, emphasizing his strength and distinctive style as an opener. Marsh’s powerful hitting, especially against Hazlewood, showcased his prowess and challenged the bowlers’ strategies.
While acknowledging Marsh’s exceptional performance, Chopra expressed concerns about Hazlewood’s recent form, noting his consecutive matches with high runs conceded. Hazlewood’s figures of 1-49 against LSG and his previous match struggles against Gujarat Titans raise questions about his effectiveness, impacting RCB’s performance negatively according to Chopra.
