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Cricket: Lucknow Super Giants’ slim IPL playoff hopes are over

# Cricket: The Lucknow Super Giants’ hope of making the Indian Premier League playoffs is over, after suffering a six-wicket defeat to the Sunrisers Hyderabad. Mitchell Marsh struck 65 to help Lucknow manage 205 for seven in their 20 overs. In reply, Abhishek Sharma hit 59 off 20 balls as the Sunrisers eased to victory with ten balls to spare. With one playoff spot remaining, Mumbai Indians or Delhi Capitals, who will clash on Wednesday, will join Gujarat Titans, Punjab Kings, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.