LSG vs MI Match Prediction, Match 16: Who will win today IPL match?

Match Overview

Lucknow Super Giants, currently sitting at the sixth spot on the points table, take on the mighty Mumbai Indians on Friday, April 4, at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

Super Giants will be coming into the game after a loss in their previous clash. The Rishabh Pant-led side suffered a disappointing defeat to Punjab Kings at home, handing them their second win of the season. Taking on the five-time champions, the Mumbai side, LSG will aim to register their second win of the season.

On the other hand, the Mumbai Indians began the season with back-to-back losses, however, they registered an emphatic win over defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders, to get their campaign back on track. The Hardik Pandya-led side currently finds themselves in fifth place in the standings, and will be hoping to carry on their winning momentum forward.

LSG vs MI Match Details

Match Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians, Match 16, IPL 2025 Venue Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow Date & Time Friday, April 4, 2025 , 7:30 PM (IST) Live Broadcast and Streaming Details Sports18/Star Sports Network, JioHotstar (app & website)

Ekana Cricket Stadium Pitch Report Pitch Report

The Ekana Stadium pitch is a complete red soil surface known for its pace and bounce. Despite being a high-scoring venue, its long boundaries provide some respite for the bowlers. The pitch has an even grass covering, ensuring minimal seam movement but providing some turn and bounce for the spinners.

Traditionally, the surface has been slow, making it challenging for batters as the ball does not come onto the bat easily. Spinners thrive here, using the grip and turn to their advantage, while pacers with variations can be effective. Dew is unlikely to play a major role. The team that wins the toss will look to bowl first and restrict the opposition to a low score.

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Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played 6 Won by Lucknow Super Giants 5 Won by Mumbai Indians 1 Tied 00 No Result 00 First-ever Fixture April 16, 2022 Most-recent Fixture May 17, 2024

LSG vs MI Predicted Playing 11s

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) :

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) :

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

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LSG vs MI Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter: Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav. (Photo Source: BCCI/IPL)

Star Mumbai Indians batter Suryakumar Yadav could be the best batter in the upcoming game against the Lucknow Super Giants. Yadav has found his form back after a series of disappointing outings ahead of the competition. In three games, he has managed to score 104 runs, including a handy cameo of 27* against Kolkata Knight Riders, to guide MI to their first win of the series. The right-handed batter would be keen on putting in another show in the upcoming game.

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Probable Best Bowler: Digvesh Singh Rathi

Digvesh-Rathi. (Photo Source: X/IPL)

Lucknow's spinner Digvesh Singh Rathi could be the best bowler in the side's fourth game of the season. With five wickets in three matches, Rathi has been in brilliant form, and his spell could go a long way in propelling his side to a win. Notably, the 25-year-old will enjoy the wicket favouring spinners and will look to make the most of it.

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Today's Match Prediction : Team bowling first to win the match

Scenario 1

Lucknow Super Giants win the toss and bowl

win the toss and bowl PP Score - 40-50

MI- 180-200

Lucknow Super Giants win the match

Scenario 2

Mumbai Indians win the toss and bowl

win the toss and bowl PP score - 50-60

LSG- 200-220

Mumbai Indians win the match

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