With the race for the playoffs on the line, Mumbai Indians(MI) will take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 45 of IPL 2025. Currently, MI sits in the fifth spot in the points table and has won five wins from nine matches, while also in sixth, having five wins from nine games they have played so far in the tournament. Although the teams are even on points MI currently has a better net run rate.

In the last encounter when both these teams clashed,  they edged a thrilling victory on the road thanks to Mitchell Marsh and  Aiden Markram's brilliance at LSG's home stadium.  As two of the favorites for the title, this high-stakes clash will demand sharp strategies and bold decisions from both sides, with each aiming to edge closer to their IPL  trophy.

Impact Players: Mumbai Indians (MI)

Corbin Bosch: Did well for MI Cape Town in SA20 and can be brought in during the second innings if the pitch helps fast bowlers. He has taken five wickets in his last three T20 games.

Raj Bawa: A batting all-rounder with 308 runs and 22 wickets in 20 games, adding balance to the team.

Rohit Sharma: An experienced batter, he can play an important role when the team needs him in crucial times. In tough times, he can handle pressure. The last time he played against SRH, he scored 70 runs in 46 balls

Mujeeb Ur Rahman: A smart Afghanistan spinner who can be a good substitute in the second innings if the pitch favors spinners.

Karn Sharma: A smart spinner who can be a good substitute in the second innings if the pitch favors spinners. Last match against DC he took 3 wickets in 4 overs economy of 9.00.

Vignesh Puthur: A talented left-arm orthodox Spinner. In the last match against CSK, he took 1 wicket in 1 over economy of 10.00.

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Impact Players: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)

Mitchell Marsh: A promising all-rounder who can come in if LSG loses early wickets in the first innings. Last time he played against LSG, he scored 45 in 36 balls.

Prince Yadav: A bowling all-rounder with 11 wickets in 8 T20 matches. He can be useful for a strong finish in the first innings or as an extra bowling option in the second. In the last match against LSG, he bowled 2.3 overs, conceding 23 runs with 0 wickets.

Matthew Breetzke: In great form after a strong SA20 season with Durban Super Giants, he can be a handy overseas batting option in the second innings if needed.

Abdul Samad: A powerful hitter who did well for SRH last season. His powerful hitting helps in the second innings if the batting conditions are good. Last time he played against LSG, he scored 2 runs in 8 balls.

Ayush Badoni:  A powerful hitter who did well for LSG last season. His powerful hitting helps in the second innings if the batting conditions are good. Last time he played against LSG, he scored 36 runs in 21 balls.