MI vs LSG: The Mumbai Indians (MI) are all set to face the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 45 of IPL 2025 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday, April 27. This promises to be an exciting clash as both teams aim to secure crucial points in the ongoing tournament.
Mumbai Indians on a Winning Streak
Under the leadership of Hardik Pandya, Mumbai Indians have been on a remarkable comeback after a slow start to the season. Despite managing just one win from their first five matches, they have turned the tables and are now on a four-match winning streak. Their most recent victory came against Sunrisers Hyderabad, where they won by seven wickets in an away fixture.
Lucknow Super Giants’ Struggles
Lucknow Super Giants have had an up-and-down campaign so far, winning five out of nine matches. They have been inconsistent, with their most recent match seeing a heavy eight-wicket loss to Delhi Capitals at home. Currently, they sit with a negative net run rate of -0.054, while Mumbai boasts a healthy net run rate of 0.673.
Previous Encounter: MI vs LSG
The two teams have already faced off earlier in the season, where Lucknow emerged victorious by 12 runs in a high-scoring thriller. Key performances from Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, and Digvesh Singh Rathi helped Lucknow seal the win.
MI vs LSG: Match Details
- Match: Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants, Match 45, IPL 2025
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Date & Time: Sunday, April 27, 2025, 3:30 PM (IST)
- Live Broadcast and Streaming:
- India: Live broadcast on Star Sports Network; live streaming on JioHotstar.
- Nepal: Available via Star Sports Network and JioHotstar.
- USA: Live streaming on Willow TV and Sling TV.
MI vs LSG: Pitch Report
The pitch at Wankhede Stadium tends to favour chasing teams, especially in the second innings, with dew playing a significant role. Of the four games played at the venue this season, three have been won by teams batting second. While the new ball offers some swing to bowlers, spinners have also had a fair share of success, but the dew has made it challenging for them.
Head-to-Head Record: MI vs LSG
- Matches Played: 7
- Mumbai Indians Wins: 1
- Lucknow Super Giants Wins: 6
- No Result: 0
- First Meeting: April 16, 2022
- Most Recent Meeting: April 4, 2025
Predicted Playing XIs
Mumbai Indians:
- Ryan Rickelton (WK), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (C), Naman Dhir, Will Jacks, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Vignesh Puthur.
- Impact Player: Rohit Sharma
Lucknow Super Giants:
- Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (C/WK), David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav.
- Impact Player: Ayush Badoni
Probable Best Performers:
Best Batter: Suryakumar Yadav
Suryakumar Yadav has been in sensational form with the bat, amassing 373 runs from nine innings at an average of 62.17 and a strike rate of 166.52. MI fans will hope that he continues his excellent run with another match-winning knock.
Best Bowler: Hardik Pandya
Hardik Pandya has been a standout performer with the ball, taking 12 wickets from eight games at an average of 18.92. His variations and changes in pace have made him a key player for MI.
MI vs LSG: Match Prediction
Mumbai Indians are in great form, and with their winning momentum, they are likely to edge out Lucknow Super Giants in this encounter.
Match Start Time:
- India: 7:30 PM IST
- Nepal: 7:45 PM NPT
- USA: 10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT
Where to Watch MI vs LSG:
The match will be live on Star Sports Network in India and Nepal, with live streaming on JioHotstar. For USA viewers, Willow TV and Sling TV will provide live streaming.
Stay tuned for a thrilling contest between two exciting teams in IPL 2025!
