Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will face off against Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 16th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 . Both teams have had similar starts to the season, with one win and two losses each from their three matches so far. Mumbai Indians come into this game on a high, having defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by eight wickets in their last outing. In contrast, LSG will be aiming for a strong comeback after suffering a loss to Punjab Kings in their previous match.

Here, we are going through the Dream11 top captains and vice-captains for the LSG vs MI match. 

IPL 2025, Match 16: LSG vs MI Probable XIs

Lucknow Super Giants Predicted Playing XI: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (Captain), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Akash Deep

Mumbai Indians Predicted Playing XI: Rohit Sharma/Vignesh Puthur (Impact Players), Ryan Rickelton, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Will Jacks/Bevon Jacobs, Hardik Pandya (Captain), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Ashwani Kumar

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IPL 2025, Match 16: LSG vs MI Dream11 Top Captains And Vice-captains

Top 3 Captain choices

Nicholas Pooran: There is no shock that Nicholas Pooran is leading the Orange Cap battle with 189 runs in three innings after scoring 75, 70, and 44 runs, respectively. His incredible six-hitting ability can destroy any bowling line-up.

Hardik Pandya: MI captain Hardik Pandya has to take important roles for his team. While the MI skipper is yet to perform strongly with the bat, he has taken three wickets in two matches. He can play strong finisher roles both as a batter and a bowler. 

Mitchell Marsh: Although Mitchell Marsh scored a golden duck in their last game against Punjab Kings, he previously scored 72 and 52 runs against Delhi Capitals and SunRisers Hyderabad, respectively. 

Top 3 Vice-captain choices

Shardul Thakur: Although Shardul Thakur went wicketless in their last game, he started well in the previous two matches by picking up a total of two and four wickets, including his best bowling figures in his IPL career (4/34).

Deepak Chahar: Indian pacer Deepak Chahar has a strong experience and started well in the IPL 2025 with four wickets in three matches, including three wickets in the powerplay. 

Trent Boult: Although New Zealand left-arm fast bowler Trent Boult is mostly silent in the early IPL 2025, he is improving well with every game. 

Mumbai Indians (MI)’  main players- Suryakumar Yadav, Deepak Chahar, Tilak Varma, and Karn Sharma- today paid a spiritual visit at the sacred Ayodhya Ram Mandir to please divine forces before their important IPL 2025 match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Joined by their family members, the players took a break from their packed schedules to give prayers and display their devotion.

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Spiritual visit ahead of a key game against LSG

The Mumbai Indians players visited the temple along with their partners, with players’ wives Devisha Shetty (Suryakumar Yadav) and Jaya Bhardwaj (Deepak Chahar) accompanying their husbands for the religious outing. The calm and tranquillity of Nepal’s most sacred temple created a special opportunity to ground and clear the mind for the major contest ahead.

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As the cricketer, Suryakumar Yadav subsequently posted an Instagram Story with a photo from the pilgrimage, writing, “Jai Shree Ram,” highlighting his dedication to God and enthusiasm for the experience of faith. 

Mumbai Indians' players Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Deepak Chahar, and Karn Sharma visited the Ayodhya Ram Mandir🛕 pic.twitter.com/6QO4vUvQFt

— Circle of Cricket (@circleofcricket) April 3, 2025

Attention Turns to the Heavyweight Battle with LSG

With the next match coming up against the Lucknow Super Giants on April 4 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, MI players will hope to find better fortunes. This visit to the sacred temple is seen as a way to bring positive energy and good luck before the crucial and challenging competition.

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Fans are hoping that this spiritual retreat will serve to lift up the squad’s morale and have them come in and deliver a heavy performance against LSG. With the IPL 2025 season starting to heat up, every match is becoming increasingly important, and MI will certainly be looking to build some momentum in their campaign.

Trent Boult Leads the Pack, Followed by Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Others

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has seen some incredible performances over the years, especially with bowlers making a mark in the very first over of the innings. Getting a wicket in the first over can set the tone for the entire match, and some bowlers have consistently made an impact right from the start. Here's a look at the top bowlers with the most wickets in the first over of the IPL.

Top Bowlers with Most Wickets in the First Over

• 30 Wickets – Trent Boult (96 matches)
• 27 Wickets – Bhuvneshwar Kumar (126 matches)
• 15 Wickets – Praveen Kumar (89 matches)
• 13 Wickets – Sandeep Sharma (78 matches)
• 13 Wickets – Deepak Chahar (77 matches)

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Most wickets in the first over in IPL

30 - Trent Boult (96 matches)
27 - Bhuvneshwar Kumar (126 matches)
15 - Praveen Kumar (89 matches)
13 - Sandeep Sharma (78 matches)
13 - Deepak Chahar (77 matches)#KKRvMI #KKRvsMI… pic.twitter.com/O7VYnjiZrj

— Sporcaster (@Sporcaster) March 31, 2025

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These bowlers have consistently delivered early breakthroughs for their teams, setting up the tone of the game right from the first over. Their ability to strike early has made them vital assets in the IPL, and their performances have often turned the tide in crucial moments

pic.twitter.com/iDEDgV6W3k BREAKING: MI FLIP THE SCRIPT AT WANKHEDE 🚨

Rohit Sharma benched. Hardik Pandya backed the bowlers. And MI have delivered BIG.

KKR were just 41-4 after Powerplay.

Deepak Chahar & Trent Boult — Both firing for the first time this season as MI picked 4…

— "Cricket ++" feat. Raj (@cricplusplus) March 31, 2025

IPL 2025 match 9 is between two heavyweight giants one who are 5-time title holders and another one the team who won their maiden trophy within their starting instalment. Mumbai is a grippy team with all their superstar players included and the other side Gujarat with a young team who are eager to run the show on their own. Both the teams are eager to win the game as they lost their first encounter. 
Mumbai captain Hardik Pandya will be back to the side after the completion of his one-match ban, Mumbai's last match was against their arch-rivals Csk where Mi got beaten up by 4 wickets. Same as the thing with Gujarat where they played their opening game against Punjab and lost against them while chasing it was an interesting encounter where GT lost the match by 11 runs margin only. So this match will be quite an exciting one in which to open its account in winning ways. Now it's time to see which players can perform well in this match. 

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Top 3 Performers Who Can Outshine The Match
1 Sai Sudharshan
 The Gujarat Titans opener Sai Sudharshan is in great touch where he scored 74 runs against Punjab Kings where his team had to chase 243 runs. Sai played with an aggressive mindset which took on the chase for Gujarat Titans. He hit six sixes and  5 fours in his innings which shows the calibre of the player, he had a strike rate of 180 above which is really a good sign for Gujarat Titans. 
Sai Sudharshan has a good batting record against Mumbai where his runs speak for him for the most. His next challenge is against Mumbai Indians where he is expected to repeat the same performance. 
2  Deepak Chahar
  Deepak Chahar is an all-rounder who has been bought up by Mumbai Indians in a recent IPL auction for 9.25 crores. Earlier being part of Chennai Super Kings he provided a great performance for them it was unfortunate for Csk that they weren't able to bid for Chahar, though Mumbai picked him by their side and he has delivered them back by scoring valuable runs and taking important wickets during the chasing. 
So Fat Chahar has been impressive for Mumbai Indians and the team hopes he will deliver another big performance for them. 
3 Rohit Sharma
 Rohit Sharma has been the source of energy for Mumbai Indians and his iconic knocks have been vigilant to it. Reshaping the Mumbai team and making them a five-time champion side. Rohit has scored huge runs for them and recently he is been too high and low for the team. Recently Rohit Sharma won CT for India and has a huge stake for Mi, as he scored 75 runs in the final. 
It's depicted that Rohit may get back to his original touch as the tournament progresses for Mi. 

After MI’s clash with CSK, Malti shared a meme on her Instagram story that instantly went viral. The iconic "Baahubali-Kattappa" betrayal scene, a signio that characterized the change of situation when Deepak, who was a top player in CSK, joined the other side, thus being on the team opposite to the one he used to play. the meme was shared by Malti Chahar, who is the sister of Deepak Chahar. 

Malti Chahar's Instagram story. pic.twitter.com/1bfxj4kcU4

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 24, 2025

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The meme was derived from a certain line of the movie which the audience of the post quickly identified. That line, to them, was humorous as it was a different view of Deepak moving from CSK to MI and, battle against his fellow team-mates. It was a crowd-pleaser with some likening it to a scene where Kattappa betrays Baahubali emotionally.

The meme went viral over the websites where the fans re-shared the meme for more wisdom and also they posted their own updated versions. Some denounced it as the "ultimate betrayal," but others were more accepting of the jovial interaction that makes IPL even more entertaining. With the 2025 season bringing unforeseen plot twists, Malti Chahar’s humorous review confirmed once again that cricket is not just about the game, it’s also about the feelings, nostalgia, and fun.

​In a light-hearted moment during the IPL 2025 match between the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI), CSK captain MS Dhoni playfully swung his bat at teammate Deepak Chahar after the match concluded, sharing a smile that delighted fans.

Mahi maar raha hai 🤣

MS Dhoni hitting Deepak Chahar with bat. pic.twitter.com/ThJAxvtfa9

— Jeet (@JeetN25) March 23, 2025

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A Fun Moment Between Teammates:-

The match came to an end and Dhoni and Chahar were seen appreciating each other with laughter. During their parting ways, Dhoni playfully swung his bat toward Chahar, forcing everyone in the vicinity to giggle. This was the moment in which the molded strong bond between the CSK players was recognized.

Dhoni stood there waiting for Chahar and did this😂 😂 pic.twitter.com/Evsyh8KeGY

— 🎰 (@StanMSD) March 23, 2025

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Fans Loved Dhoni’s Gesture:-

CSK supporters loved the lighthearted exchange and praised Dhoni’s cool and fun-loving character. Many remembered the same kind of moment as IPL 2023's when Dhoni was playfully trying to hit Chahar with the bat before the game. Such moments illustrate the relaxed and friendly atmosphere within the CSK squad.

5 Players Who Can Replace Jasprit Bumrah in Mumbai Indians

1. Trent Boult (Left-arm Fast Bowler)

Trent Boult is the 1st choice to replace Jasprit Bumrah.One of the best left-arm pacers in world cricket, known for his swing in the powerplay and ability to take early wickets. Previously he played for Rajasthan Royals and in a mega auction mumbai indians bought him.

He has been the best bowler in T20 leagues, taking 31 wickets in 15 matches for MI NY in Major League Cricket with an impressive average of 15.12 and a strike rate of 11.0, meaning he gets a wicket almost every second over. In the IPL, he has played 104 matches and picked up 121 wickets, with best figures of 4/18 and an economy of 8.29 runs per over. He has also performed well in other leagues like SA20, ILT20, and BBL, consistently taking wickets.

2. Deepak Chahar (Right-arm Medium-Fast Bowler)

Deepak Chahar is the 2nd choice to replace Jasprit Bumrah. A powerplay specialist with exceptional swing bowling skills, experienced in the IPL with Chennai Super Kings (CSK), and capable of contributing with the bat.

He has played for two teams in the IPL, featuring in 81 matches and bowling 1,669 deliveries while conceding 2,221 runs. Over his career, he has picked up 77 wickets, with his best bowling performance being 4/13. He averages 28.84 runs per wicket, has an economy rate of 7.98 runs per over, and takes a wicket roughly every 21.6 balls. He has also managed two four-wicket hauls but hasn’t taken a five-wicket haul yet in the IPL.

3. Lizaad Williams (Right-arm Fast Bowler)

Lizaad Williams is the 3rd choice to replace Jasprit Bumrah. Lizaad Williams is a fast-medium bowler. He has also played international matches also.

He had a tough time in the IPL with Delhi Capitals, playing just 2 matches and taking only 1 wicket while being quite expensive with an economy of 12.00. However, he was much better in SA20 for Joburg Super Kings, where he took 20 wickets in 12 games with a solid average of 15.90 and best figures of 4/26.

4. Mujeeb Ur Rahman (Right-arm Off-spin Bowler)

Mujeeb Ur Rahman is the 4th choice to replace Jasprit Bumrah. A mystery spinner with variations, particularly effective in T20s, with IPL experience at Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad.

He was outstanding in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), taking 26 wickets in 18 matches with a brilliant average of 14.46 and keeping things tight with an economy of 5.61. In the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), he also did well, picking up 25 wickets in 22 games with a solid average of 18.40 and an economy of 5.34. However, he struggled in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), where he managed just 6 wickets in 11 matches, proving to be expensive with an economy of 8.65 and a high bowling average of 63.50.

5. Venkata Satyanarayana(Right-arm Fast Bowler)

Venkata Satyanarayana is the 5th choice to replace Jasprit Bumrah. He showed his skills in the First class cricket and in 2025 Mi was picked in IPL Auction.

He has played 7 T20 matches, taking 7 wickets with best figures of 2/19. On average, he gives away 8.23 runs per over and takes a wicket every 19.5 balls. While he has been decent, he hasn’t had any big performances like four or five-wicket hauls yet.

MI Players in Action at DY Patil Tournament
Some of the Mumbai Indians players are playing for the Reliance side at the tournament, including:

• Tilak Varma
• KL Shrijith
• Robin Minz
• Naman Dhir
• Raj Angad Bawa
• Deepak Chahar
• Karan Sharma
• Vignesh Puthur
• S Raju
• Aswani Kumar

The DY Patil Tournament has always been an important platform for players headed to the IPL to hone their skills before the season. With a combination of big names and young guns, MI is keeping their team match-fit.

Mumbai Indians has started the preparation for IPL 2025 🔵

- Tilak Varma, KL Shrijith, Robin Minz, Naman Dhir, Raj Angad Bawa, Deepak Chahar, Karan Sharma, Vignesh Puthur, S Raju, Aswani Kumar are playing for Reliance in DY Patil Tournament.

Lasith Malinga is along with the… pic.twitter.com/oTqBC4H9b7

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 25, 2025

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Lasith Malinga Joins the Preparations
Tough fast bowler Lasith Malinga, the bowling coach of Mumbai Indians, is keeping a close eye on the players. His presence is a godsend, especially for the young fast bowlers who want to make their mark in IPL 2025.
Full Swing Preparations for the Title
Five-time IPL winners Mumbai Indians are leaving nothing to chance to win their sixth trophy. While their core group of players are actively taking part in the DY Patil Tournament, there are also lessons from experienced mentors like Malinga. The MI preparations are full steam ahead.
With IPL 2025 coming on March 22, Mumbai Indians' pre-mature commencement of preparations indicates their determination to rule the forthcoming season. Followers will be interested in knowing the way this groundwork will be utilized in performances after the tournament's commencement.

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK), one of the most celebrated teams in the IPL, are currently navigating through the 2024 season with a blend of strategy and resilience. Among the updates from the team is the status of Deepak Chahar, a pivotal player in CSK’s bowling lineup, whose recent injury has been a talking point among fans and analysts alike.

The Impact of Deepak Chahar’s Injury

Deepak Chahar has been a crucial bowler for CSK, known for his swing bowling and ability to pick early wickets. His role in the team is instrumental, often setting the tone in the initial overs of the game.

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Recently, Chahar sustained a minor niggle, which has led to him warming the sidelines. The nature of his injury, described as minor by CSK’s head coach Stephen Fleming, suggests a cautious approach to his recovery, prioritizing long-term fitness over immediate gameplay.

Chahar’s absence means a shift in the bowling strategy for CSK, with other players needing to step up to fill his overs. The team’s approach in the upcoming games will likely reflect this adjustment.

Overview of Fleming’s Statements

During a recent pre-match press conference, Fleming provided updates on Chahar’s condition, reassuring that the injury was minor and that Chahar was undergoing rehabilitation. He emphasized the importance of allowing adequate recovery time for Chahar.

“He is doing his rehabs well. It was a minor injury nothing to worry about. Shardul Thakur bowled well in the last match against Mumbai so we opted to give time to Chahar to recover well,” said Fleming on Chahar at the pre-match press conference.

Shardul Thakur, stepping in for Chahar, has been a competent all-rounder with a proven track record in both domestic and international cricket. His ability to control the run rate and deliver in crucial moments has been evident in recent games.

In the match against Mumbai Indians, Thakur managed to keep the scoring under control, conceding just 35 runs in his quota of four overs. His performance has been crucial in maintaining the team’s momentum in Chahar’s absence.

Brief Overview of CSK’s Performance

The season has seen CSK securing a strong position in the league standings, thanks in part to strategic gameplay and dynamic leadership. Under the captaincy of Ruturaj Gaikwad, the team has showcased a balanced attack and has secured four wins out of six games, placing them third in the standings.

The upcoming match against the Lucknow Super Giants is critical for CSK to maintain their position in the top tier of the standings. With both teams showcasing formidable line-ups, the clash is expected to be a highlight of the season.