LSG vs MI in pics: Rahul hits second IPL ton to guide LSG to 36-run win over MI

For MI, it was another collective failure as they slumped to their eighth successive loss on the trot, the only team in the history of the tournament to achieve the dubious record as they remain at the bottom.

KL Rahul once again proved to be Mumbai Indians' nemesis as his magnificent second hundred set up a comfortable 36-run win for Lucknow Super Giants' and in turn knocked the five-time champions out of this edition of IPL.

Krunal Pandya took 3 for 19 including Kieron Pollard's wicket. Photo by Saikat Das / Sportzpics for IPL

Krunal Pandya of Lucknow super giants celebrating the wicket of Kieron Pollard of Mumbai Indians during match 37 of the TATA Indian Premier League 2022 (IPL season 15) between the Lucknow Super Giants and the Mumbai Indians held at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on the 24th April 2022. Photo by Saikat Das / Sportzpics for IPL

In reply, Rohit Sharma looked good during his 31-ball 39 but MI suffered a collapse once again to slump to 67 for four. Photo by Saikat Das / Sportzpics for IPL

For LSG, all the bowlers chipped in with Krunal Pandya taking 3 for 19 and Dushmantha Chameera conceded only 14 runs in 4 overs. Photo by Saikat Das / Sportzpics for IPL

Ravi Bishnoi of Lucknow super giants taking a catch of Tilak Varma who hit a gritty 27-ball 38 to give MI some hope before Lucknow restricted them to 132 for 8 for their fifth win in 8 matches to grab the fourth position in the overall points standing. Photo by Saikat Das / Sportzpics for IPL. Photo by Saikat Das / Sportzpics for IPL

Mohsin Khan of Lucknow super giants taking a catch of Dewald Brevis of Mumbai Indians during match 37 of the TATA Indian Premier League 2022 (IPL season 15) between the Lucknow Super Giants and the Mumbai Indians held at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on the 24th April 2022 Photo by Saikat Das / Sportzpics for IPL

Later, Rahul added another 47 off 25 balls with young Ayush Badoni (14) to take LSG to a competitive score. Photo by Saikat Das / Sportzpics for IPL

Rahul continued his fairytale run against MI, slamming an unbeaten 103 off 62 balls with the help of 12 fours and four maximums as LSG posted 168 for 6 after being invited to bat at the Wankhade stadium. Photo by Saikat Das / Sportzpics for IPL