Published on: Apr 26, 2025 8:30 pm IST|Updated on: Apr 25, 2025 5:32 pm IST
Up next in the Tata IPL 2025 is Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants. This will be match 45 of the competition to be played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The two teams met in the reverse fixture at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, which saw a dramatic finish with Lucknow taming the 5-time champions by 12 runs.
In that win, Lucknow’s confidence was high, and MI was struggling to find wins. However, tables have turned now, with Mumbai Indians heading into this contest with 4 back-to-back wins, whereas Lucknow Super Giants have lost two of their last four fixtures and are heading into this game on the back of a defeat at the hands of Delhi Capitals at home. With momentum clearly in favor of the 5-time champions, the Mumbai Indians can surely fancy their chance of winning this contest.
Will MI get their 5th win on the trot? Or will LSG gain some momentum by taming the big fish at home? Match 45 of the Tata IPL 2025 seems to be a mouthwatering contest. Let’s delve deeper into this post for the MI vs LSG Dream11 Prediction.
Date: 27th April 2025 Time: 3:30 PM IST Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Matches Played: 7 LSG won: 6 MI won: 1 No Result: 0 Tied: 0
The Lucknow Super Giants lead the head-to-head battle against Mumbai Indians with ease. The dominance of LSG can be measured by the fact that they have won 6 out of 7 games against MI who have only a solitary win against them, which came back in the 2023 season.
The Wankhede Stadium pitch is widely recognized for its batting-friendly conditions, providing excellent bounce and pace, allowing stroke-makers to flourish. Historically, it has favored teams chasing, with an average first innings score of 170-175, making it a high-scoring venue. The short boundaries and fast outfield further boost run-scoring opportunities, making aggressive batters a key asset. Early in the innings, pacers can extract movement, especially under lights, but this being a day game, expect dry conditions where spinners can find some sort of assistance. All in all, expect a high-scoring contest considering it’s a day game.
Weather-wise, April 27, 2025, is expected to be hot and humid, with temperatures ranging between 28°C to 34°C and humidity levels around 70-75%, posing challenges for players, particularly fast bowlers. No rain expected.
Here’s a table with IPL stats at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, updated till the ongoing IPL 2025 season:
MI vs LSG Team News and Expected Playing XI
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
LSG Expected Playing XI: 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
As per the betting odds provided by most of the bettors, the hosts and five-time IPL champions, Mumbai Indians, are tipped as the favorites to win this match.
The all-important clash between the Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants will take place on Saturday, April 27, at 03:30 PM (IST). Online live streaming will take place on the JioHotstar app. The TV streaming will take place on Star Sports Network.
Wicket-keepers: Nicholas Pooran Batters: Rohit Sharma, Mitchell Marsh, Suryakumar Yadav, Ayush Badoni All-rounders: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Santner Bowlers: Avesh Khan, Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, Ravi Bishnoi
C/VC Options- Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Suryakumar Yadav, Mitchell Santner
Tags: IPL 2025