In the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) match held in Lucknow, Mitchell Marsh played a stunning innings, scoring 90 runs off 38 balls, which propelled the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to a commanding seven-wicket victory over the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Marsh's innings was marked by a remarkable opening partnership of 135 runs with fellow Australian Josh Inglis, which laid the foundation for LSG's successful chase of 188 runs with 20 balls remaining. However, Marsh's innings ended in an unfortunate fashion as he was run out after a sharp deflection from bowler Mukesh Choudhary hit the stumps while he was backing up. Reflecting on his dismissal, Marsh humorously remarked, “Cricket is a funny game, isn’t it?” Despite missing a century, he was awarded Player of the Match and expressed satisfaction with the team's performance, noting the importance of their victory in an inconsistent season. He praised the camaraderie within the team and highlighted the contributions of younger players, indicating a positive team spirit moving forward.