India, May 8 -- Mitchell Marsh's maiden century in IPL 2026 had a personal feel to it. This was personal not just for Marsh but for many teammates and fans too, as it dragged the Lucknow Super Giants out of a frustrating home rut.

His 111 off 56 balls, studded with nine boundaries and an equal number of sixes against Royal Challengers Bengaluru was a statement innings, full of clean striking, calm tempo control and ruthless intent once he got set.

Marsh brings a rare mix of power and composure at the top of the order. He is not just a boundary-hitter; he also assesses conditions, absorbs pressure, and then accelerates brutally once he finds his range. That balance has made him central to LSG's batting plans, especially in a season where...