Published on: Apr 26, 2025 3:32 pm IST | Updated on: Apr 25, 2025 4:11 pm IST
Another Sunday, another doubleheader in Tata IPL 2025. The afternoon game of the Sunday doubleheader is all set to be played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The home team and 5-time champions, Mumbai Indians, will welcome Rishabh Pant’s Lucknow Super Giants in the 45th match of the competition. Both teams are vying for a spot among the top 4, and the result of this game will surely make a stir in the points table. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for IPL 2025 match 45, MI vs LSG.
Playing at home, the Mumbai Indians will surely have the upper hand. Having won 4 games on the trot now, the 5-time champions will fancy their chances of winning this encounter. Therefore, as per our IPL prediction, the Mumbai Indians have a better chance of winning this contest.
MI: 60% win chance LSG: 40% win chance
The former MI skipper has returned to form with two back-to-back fifties. Rohit will be key at the top. His returns from the last two games makes him a strong bet to score above 24.5.
The leading run-getter for LSG this season, Nicholas Pooran, started off in an exhilarating form. However, his form seems to have dipped from the last 2-3 games. He can be a risky bet to score over 27.5.
Aiden Markram has scored 4 fifties in the season so far and is the second leading run-getter for LSG this season after Nicholas Pooran. Fresh off two fifties in the last two games, we are backing the South African to score above 23.5 in this match.
This is a high-risk bet. Rishabh Pant has been in the worst form of his IPL career. Therefore, backing him to score over 17.5 runs could be a risk. However, you can go with him scoring under 17.5 in this bet.
Check out the IPL prediction for the MI vs LSG match.
The Lucknow Super Giants entered IPL 2025 with high hopes. After spending almost one-fourth of their purse on Rishabh Pant, the team was hopeful of getting something out of the wicket-keeper batter. However, that didn’t happen at all, and that has been the biggest concern for the camp this season.
Rishabh Pant has been hiding himself in the last 2-3 innings, as he isn’t coming out to bat owing to his poor form, and is sending someone who has been in good nick with the bat. Pant’s disastrous form has affected his captaincy as well. Therefore, now with the team chasing a spot in the top 4 and things getting heated up for the race to the playoffs, Pant needs to return to form and motivate the team to get going.
Mumbai Indians have certainly peaked at the right time. A week back, the team wasn’t even in contention to get into the top 4, but all of a sudden, with four back-to-back wins, the Mumbai Indians have found their rhythm in IPL 2025, currently sitting 4th on the points table with 5 wins from 9 matches. After a shaky start, they have bounced back with strong performances, showcasing their depth in both batting and bowling.
The batting lineup, led by Suryakumar Yadav, Ryan Rickelton, and Tilak Varma, has been firing consistently, with Rohit Sharma showing glimpses of his vintage form. Hardik Pandya, as captain, has provided stability in the middle order, while Will Jacks has emerged as a valuable all-rounder. Their ability to chase down big totals has been a highlight of their campaign.
On the bowling front, Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult have been exceptional, keeping opposition batters in check. Mitchell Santner and Mujeeb Ur Rahman have added variety to the spin attack, making MI a well-rounded unit. The team has also shown resilience in close matches, proving their championship mentality.
With momentum on their side, Mumbai Indians will look to solidify their playoff spot in the coming games. If they maintain their current form, they could be serious contenders for the title. Can they go all the way this season? Let’s carry on with the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 7 MI won: 1 LSG won: 6 No Result: 0
The Lucknow Super Giants have been the dominant side in head-to-head battles between the two teams. LSG has won 6 of the 7 games between the two. Even in the last three meetings, Lucknow Super Giants have had the upper hand, having won all three games.
How the two teams, i.e., Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants, expected to fare in IPL 2025 Match no. 45? Let’s take a look.
Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (C/WK), Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, David Miller, Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Digvesh Rathi IMPACT PLAYERS: Mayank Yadav
MI Expected Playing XI: Ryan Rickelton (WK), Will Jacks, Suyakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (C), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Ashwani Kumar/Vignesh Puthur IMPACT PLAYERS: Rohit Sharma
The Wankhede Stadium pitch in Mumbai is renowned for being batsman-friendly, offering good bounce and pace that allow stroke-makers to dominate. The surface remains true throughout the game, enabling batters to play their shots freely. Historically, teams have preferred chasing, as the dew factor can make defending totals tricky. The average first innings score is around 170-175, making it one of the highest-scoring venues in the IPL. The short boundaries and fast outfield further contribute to big totals, making power hitters a key asset. However, in the initial overs, fast bowlers may get early swing and movement, particularly under lights, while spinners find limited assistance but can use variations effectively in the middle overs.
As for the weather conditions, Mumbai is expected to have a hot and humid evening on April 27, 2025, with temperatures fluctuating between 28°C to 34°C. The high humidity levels (70-75%) could challenge the players, especially the pacers, who may struggle with grip as the match progresses. A light breeze (10-15 km/h) might not have much impact on play, but the absence of rain ensures that a full match can be expected without interruptions.
Wankhede Stadium has always been a chasing ground. However, with the game set to be played in the afternoon, batting first won’t be a bad idea, as dew won’t affect the gameplay. Both teams love chasing. Therefore, we can expect the team winning the toss to chase in this game.
The online live streaming of the IPL 2025 Match-45 between Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants will take place live on the JioHotstar App. TV viewers can watch the match across the Star Sports Network.
Defeating Mumbai Indians at home has always been a tough task for any team. The 5-time champions dominate in their home conditions, and it won’t be easy for the Lucknow Super Giants to get past them. Despite having a fabulous head-to-head record against MI, LSG’s current form will be a problem against a high-flying outfit of the hosts. Therefore, as per our IPL prediction, we are expecting a win for Mumbai Indians in this encounter.