Match Details
- Match: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) vs Mumbai Indians (MI), Match 16, IPL 2025
- Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
- Date & Time: Friday, April 4, 2025, 7:30 PM (IST)
- Live Broadcast & Streaming: Sports18/Star Sports Network, JioHotstar (app & website)
Teams Overview
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):
LSG comes into this game sitting at the sixth spot on the points table. They are looking to bounce back after a loss in their previous match to Punjab Kings. Captain Rishabh Pant will be hoping for a strong performance from his team, as they aim to register their second win of the season. Key players like Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, and Ravi Bishnoi will be key to their success.
Mumbai Indians (MI):
Mumbai Indians, led by Hardik Pandya, has had a mixed start to the season. After two consecutive losses, they bounced back with a big win over the Kolkata Knight Riders. Currently sitting in fifth place, MI will look to continue their winning form. Players like Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, and Trent Boult will be crucial for them as they aim to carry their momentum forward.
Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 6
- Won by Lucknow Super Giants: 5
- Won by Mumbai Indians: 1
- Tied: 0
- No Result: 0
Key Players to Watch
- Probable Best Batter: Suryakumar Yadav
Suryakumar Yadav is in excellent form, having scored 104 runs across three games. His recent knock of 27* helped MI get their first win of the season. He will be a key player for MI in this match. - Probable Best Bowler: Digvesh Singh Rathi
Digvesh Singh Rathi has been in fantastic form, with 5 wickets in three matches. The pitch at Ekana Cricket Stadium, which favors spinners, will suit Rathi’s style, and he could be a match-winner for LSG.
Ekana Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
- Surface Type: Red soil
- Key Features: The pitch offers good pace and bounce but is traditionally slow, making it difficult for batters to score freely. Spinners thrive here due to the grip and turn available. Bowlers with variations can also be effective. The long boundaries provide some relief for bowlers. Dew is unlikely to play a major role in the game.
Probable Playing XI
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):
- Captain: Rishabh Pant
- Playing XI: Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (w/c), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi
- Impact Player: Prince Yadav
Mumbai Indians (MI):
- Captain: Hardik Pandya
- Playing XI: Ryan Rickelton (w), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Ashwani Kumar, Vignesh Puthur
- Impact Player: Rohit Sharma
Match Prediction Scenarios
Scenario 1:
- Toss Winner: Lucknow Super Giants
- Powerplay Score: 40-50
- MI Score: 180-200
- Result: Lucknow Super Giants win the match
Scenario 2:
- Toss Winner: Mumbai Indians
- Powerplay Score: 50-60
- LSG Score: 200-220
- Result: Mumbai Indians win the match
Final Match Prediction
The match is expected to be competitive. The team bowling first will likely have the upper hand, especially due to the pitch conditions at Ekana Cricket Stadium. With both teams having strong batting and bowling units, the team that performs better in the middle overs will have a significant advantage.
