LSG vs MI Match Preview

The 16th match of the IPL 2025 will take place on Thursday in Lucknow between the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and the Mumbai Indians. Neither team has been at its best thus far, with only one win in three games. LSG suffered a tough loss in their last home game, which may have shaken them a little. MI, on the other hand, has finally secured its first victory and will look to build on it by pushing LSG to its limits.

LSG vs MI Match Details 

Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians – 16th Match, IPL 2025

Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

Date & Time: 04th April 2025 at 07:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

LSG vs MI Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	198
Avg 2nd inn score	184
Win% batting 1st	44
Win% batting 2nd	56

LSG vs MI Pitch Report

The pitch at the Ekana Cricket Stadium will not be spectacular, but it will be suitable for batting, as are most Indian surfaces. However, Ekana tends to slow down in the middle overs, bringing the spinners into the equation.

LSG vs MI Weather Report

The weather in Lucknow is expected to be warm and humid, but there is no chance of rain, so we will play a full match.  

LSG vs MI Last Five Matches

LSG ( Lucknow Super Giants )	L W L W L
MI ( Mumbai Indians )	W L L L L

LSG vs MI Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	MI Won	LSG Won	Tie	NR
Overall	6	1	5	0	0
Last 5	5	1	4	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

LSG vs MI Probable Playing XIs:

Lucknow Super Giants Probable Playing XIs

Mumbai Indians Probable Playing XIs

Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Ashwani Kumar, Vignesh Puthur (Impact Player)

Topmost Picks for LSG vs MI Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Lucknow Super Giants

• Nicholas Pooran – Pooran has been Lucknow's most consistent batter over the last two seasons, delivering quickfire hits. His last six innings have included scores of 48*(26), 61 (27), 75 (29), and 70 (26), demonstrating how important he is to the team.
• Shardul Thakur –  Shardul Thakur has taken the most wickets, with six in three games. However, an economy rate of 10.22 indicates that he has also been expensive.

Top Picks – Mumbai Indians

• Suryakumar Yadav – Suryakumar Yadav has now scored 104 runs in three games at an impressive strike rate of 165.
• Deepak Chahar –  Deepak Chahar has excelled with the ball, taking 4 wickets in 3 matches at and economy of 9.50.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for LSG vs MI Dream11 Team:

Nicholas Pooran, Ryan Rickelton, Suryakumar Yadav, Mitchell Marsh(VC), Tilak Varma, Will Jacks, Hardik Pandya(C), Aiden Markram, Ravi Bishnoi, Trent Boult, Shardul Thakur

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for LSG vs MI Dream11 Team:

Nicholas Pooran(C), Ryan Rickelton(VC), Suryakumar Yadav, Mitchell Marsh, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Aiden Markram, Deepak Chahar, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Trent Boult, Shardul Thakur

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Nicholas Pooran, Hardik Pandya

Vice-captain – Mitchell Marsh, Ryan Rickelton

Wicketkeeper – Nicholas Pooran

LSG vs MI Probable Winners:

The Lucknow Super Giants have had the Mumbai Indians' number in the IPL, winning 5 of their 6 matches. LSG may be the favorites based on their record, but MI is coming off a convincing win. Their bowling attack is well-balanced, with options for breaking partnerships, and their batting line-up is finding its groove. LSG, on the other hand, relies heavily on their overseas players to perform with the bat. Their bowling unit has appeared vulnerable when Shardul Thakur collapses to strike early. Given the conditions, MI appear to be in a better position to win this match, until Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran produce big innings. Considering the team combination, Mumbai Indians is expected to win this match.