LSG vs MI IPL 2024 Match 48 Match-Ups: Top 5 Player Battles to Watch Out For

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will face off against Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 48th match of IPL 2024 at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.

LSG have had an average tournament so far, winning 5 of their 9 games. They are coming off a 7-wicket loss at the hands of Rajasthan Royals in their previous game. Meanwhile, MI are having a poor season, losing 6 of their 9 games and have suffered defeats in their last two matches.

With both sides looking to get back to the winning track, let’s explore five interesting matchups to watch in LSG vs MI.

1. KL Rahul vs Piyush Chawla

KL Rahul has been in good form with the bat so far, but the opening batter might become the victim of Piyush Chawla, as the veteran spinner has dismissed him twice, conceding 32 runs at an average of 16.00.

2. Rohit Sharma vs Amit Mishra

Rohit Sharma could be challenged by the experienced Amit Sharma, as the right-arm leg-spinner has dominated him so far, dismissing him 7 times in the history of the IPL while conceding runs at a strike rate of just 95.60.

3. Marcus Stoinis vs Jasprit Bumrah

Marcus Stoinis will face a challenge against Bumrah in the middle overs, where he could find things tricky. Stoinis has been dismissed three times by Bumrah, averaging only 5.33 against him.

4. Suryakumar Yadav vs Ravi Bishnoi

Suryakumar has a wide range of shots in his arsenal, but the right-handed batter has been effectively dominated by his compatriot Ravi Bishnoi, who has dismissed him three times after conceding 39 runs off 32 balls.

5. Nicholas Pooran vs Jasprit Bumrah

Pooran may face trouble against Bumrah in the death overs as the in-form bowler has kept him in check so far, conceding just 13 runs off 15 balls and dismissing him twice in the process.