Lucknow Super Giants beat Mumbai Indians by 5 run, move one step closer to play-off berth

Lucknow Super Giants beat Mumbai Indians by five runs in a crucial IPL game to inch closer to the playoffs here on Tuesday.

Mohsin Khan made a fine comeback from a long injury lay-off as the left-arm pacer defended 11 runs off the final over against the destructive Tim David to hand Lucknow Super Giants a five-run win over Mumbai Indians in the IPL here on Tuesday.

Marcus Stoinis 89 runs powered LSG to 177 at the loss of 3 wickets. After losing early wickets in the game, it was Krunal Pandya and Stoinis who led Lucknow ahead and rebuild the innings. Mumbai Indians failed to score 178 run in 20 overs and lost the match by 5 runs only.