The Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians encounter in IPL 2024 witnessed a gripping start, with Lucknow Super Giants’ bowlers making early inroads into the Mumbai Indians’ batting lineup. Lucknow Super Giants won the toss and elected to bowl first against Mumbai Indians at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Quinton de Kock was absent from the Lucknow Super Giants’ lineup, while Mayank Yadav returned to the team.

Early Setbacks for Mumbai Indians

Lucknow Super Giants’ bowlers Mohsin Khan and Marcus Stoinis immediately impacted by dismissing Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav early in the innings. Tilak Verma and Hardik Pandya followed suit, leaving Mumbai Indians reeling with four wickets down within the powerplay.

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The Mumbai Indians, five-time champions, faced a must-win situation, with key players like Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Hardik Pandya struggling for form.

Lucknow Super Giants’ Bowling Display

Lucknow Super Giants’ bowlers showcased exceptional skill and discipline, particularly in the powerplay, restricting Mumbai Indians’ scoring opportunities and taking crucial wickets regularly.

Significant moments during the match included Tilak Verma’s run-out and Hardik Pandya’s dismissal on the first ball, adding pressure on Mumbai Indians’ batting lineup. Mohsin Khan’s dismissal of Rohit Sharma further dented Mumbai Indians’ hopes of setting a formidable total.

Social Media Reactions

Netizens took to social media platforms to express their views on the match, with many commenting on KL Rahul’s exclusion from the Indian squad for the T20 World Cup 2024. However, some expressed cryptic comments about India’s top order of the T20 WC dismissed by KL Rahul.