The Mumbai Indians continued their impressive form by defeating the Lucknow Super Giants by 54 runs, marking their fifth consecutive victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Sunday.

In a match that showcased their dominance, Suryakumar Yadav emerged as the tournament's leading run-scorer, smashing a quickfire 54 runs off just 28 balls.

With this performance, Suryakumar not only surpassed the 400-run milestone for the season but also celebrated his third fifty, further solidifying his position as a key player in the tournament.

Ryan Rickelton also made a significant contribution, scoring 58 runs off 32 balls, helping MI set a formidable target of 215 runs for the Super Giants.

With a substantial score to defend, the Mumbai bowlers executed their plans effectively, leaving the visitors struggling to respond to the pressure.

Jasprit Bumrah, who had been underwhelming since his return, finally showcased his skills, taking four wickets for just 22 runs in four overs, dismantling LSG's batting lineup.

This performance allowed Bumrah to surpass Lasith Malinga as MI's all-time leading wicket-taker in IPL history.

Lucknow's chase was further complicated by a disappointing performance from their captain, Rishabh Pant, who managed only four runs, as the team was bowled out for 161 on a pitch that favored batting.

Bumrah, typically reserved for the later stages of the game, was introduced early and made an immediate impact, claiming the wicket of Aiden Markram in the third over.

Markram, who scored nine runs, fell victim to Bumrah's precision, hitting a delivery straight to Naman Dhir.

Nicholas Pooran attempted to counterattack against Deepak Chahar, hitting two sixes, but his innings was cut short by MI's reliable spinner, Will Jacks, who took two wickets for 18 runs.

Suryakumar, stationed at long-off, made a spectacular diving catch to dismiss Pooran, further denting LSG's hopes.

Jacks also claimed the wicket of the struggling Pant, leaving LSG at 60 for three.

Mitchell Marsh, who started strong with a couple of sixes, could only manage 34 runs before being dismissed by Trent Boult, who took three wickets in total.

Earlier, Suryakumar's explosive innings and Rickelton's solid performance propelled MI to a competitive total.

Suryakumar's innings included four sixes and four fours, maintaining MI's momentum despite losing key players like Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya.

One of the highlights of his innings was a stunning six over fine leg off Prince Yadav's delivery.

Lucknow's decision to bowl first, expecting a spin-friendly pitch, backfired as none of their bowlers could contain MI's aggressive batting.

Despite a perceived slowdown in the second half, MI maintained a scoring rate of around ten runs per over.

Rickelton's aggressive start, even after the early dismissal of Rohit Sharma, set the tone for MI's innings.