MI vs LSG Dream11 Prediction: Mumbai Indians are preparing for their final IPL 2024 match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Wankhede Stadium on Friday evening. MI are likely to finish the season as the worst team in the league as they continue to prop up the table. LSG were also knocked out of the playoffs after Sunrisers Hyderabad‘s match against Gujarat Titans was washed out.
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This game for Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants is nothing but a dead rubber. Hardik Pandya‘s team long relinquished the title dreams, and the only guarantee after the final ball in this game, is that MI are likely to finish at the bottom of the table. They are two points behind Punjab Kings, who will play their final league game against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday, May 19.
As mentioned, LSG were knocked out of the playoff contention after SRH and GT shared the points following a washout in Hyderabad. That means, even if LSG win this game, and move into top-four temporarily, they will be replaced by either Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore as both these teams will play the top-four decider in a direct head-to-head game on Saturday.
MI vs LSG Pitch & Weather Report
Pitch Report: Wankhede Stadium is a ground where batsmen of all shapes and sizes love to play. The pitch is one of the flattest in India, while the short boundaries and fast outfield also work against the bowlers.
But in the last two games, we have seen an even contest between bowlers and batsmen, which shows that the pitch might have changed to some extent given the high number of games this ground has hosted in the IPL.
In the match between MI and KKR at this venue, 20 wickets fell, while SRH‘s fabled batting unit struggled to score 173 runs, with Mumbai winning the game easily thanks to Suryakumar Yadav‘s brilliant 51-ball hundred. So expect another even contest between bat and ball.
Lucknow Super Giants are two points behind the top four and can have slim chances of making it into the top four, but Mumbai Indians are out of playoff contention.
| Matches won batting 1st | 53 |
| Matches won batting 2nd | 62 |
| Highest team total | 235/1 |
| Lowest team total | 67 |
Weather Report: There’s a forecast for high humidity levels (65%) and excessive heat for Friday, May 17, 2024. That’s no surprise considering this is May, one of the hottest months in India. But since this is an evening game, the temperature should drop from 34°C to around 30°C-31°C in the evening. There’s a 10% chance of rain as well.
Also read: MI vs LSG Match Prediction
MI vs LSG Head To Head Record
LSG have won four times in five head-to-head encounters against Mumbai Indians. Most notably, three of those wins for LSG came while chasing. MI’s sole win against LSG came in IPL 2023 eliminator when Rohit Sharma‘s team won by 81 runs.
| Matches played | 05 |
| MI Wins | 01 |
| LSG Wins | 04 |
| No Result | 00 |
MI vs LSG Dream11 Prediction Injury and availability News
Mumbai Indians
- Despite losing the last game, Mumbai Indians might stick to the same combination they used against Kolkata Knight Riders.
- That means, another start for Anshul Kamboj who had a decent outing against KKR.
- Jasprit Bumrah and Nuwan Thushara will definitely lead the bowling attack, together with Hardik Pandya and Piyush Chawla.
- Out-of-form Rohit Sharma will open the innings with Ishan Kishan, followed by Suryakumar Yadav and in-form batter Tilak Varma at no-3 and no-4 respectively, while Tim David and Nehal Wadhera will bat in the middle-order.
- Rohit could once again be used as an Impact Player if MI bat in the 2nd innings.
Lucknow Super Giants
- Changes are expected in LSG’s Playing XI after another poor batting show in the last match against Delhi Capitals.
- Quinton de Kock has been a big disappointment in IPL 2024. The South African wicket-keeper batsman has scored just 250 runs in 11 innings. He might get chop from Lucknow’s Playing XI vs Mumbai Indians.
- Although Arshin Kulkarni made 0 and 9 runs in two consecutive games, the young Indian batter might replace Quinton de Kock in the starting 11.
- LSG might go with only three overseas players in the form of Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran and Naveen-ul-Haq.
- Mohin Khan might be the Impact Player if LSG bowl in the 2nd innings, otherwise it would be Ayush Badoni.
TOP Picks For MI vs LSG Dream 11 Match
Captain Options:
- Tilak Varma: MI’s leading run-scorer this season. The 21-year-old has exceeded all expectations after scoring 416 runs in 13 innings. He had a good game against KKR as well, scoring 32 runs off 17 balls. He shouldn’t be overlooked.
Tilak Varma in last IPL 2024 match: Runs: 32 off 17 balls | 4s: 5 | 6s: 01. - KL Rahul: LSG captain KL Rahul has scored team-high 465 runs at an average of 35.77 in IPL 2024. On a batting friendly pitch at Wankhede Stadium, the 32-year-old can erupt with something special. He is worth the shot either as a captain or vice-captain in one or two fantasy cricket teams.
KL Rahul in IPL 2024: Runs: 465 | 50s: 03. - Hardik Pandya: Hardik Pandya has been bowling a lot in the last few games which only suggests that he is back to his full fitness. Quality was never an issue with Hardik, as injuries restricted his involvement in matches. But he is in good form with both bat and ball and that’s what makes him a no nonsense option in MI vs LSG Dream11 Fantasy Cricket teams.
Hardik Pandya in IPL 2024: Runs: 200 | Wickets: 11. - Marcus Stoinis: A player with two-way skills as besides his supreme batting skills, he can also make contribute with the bowling. Despite scoring just five runs vs DC, Stoinis has been in decent form in IPL 2024. His 124-run innings against Chennai Super Kings is amongst the very finest innings in IPL. He is capable of playing that sort of innings in this match as well.
Marcus Stoinis in IPL 2024: Runs: 360 | 100s: 01 | 50s: 02 | Wickets: 04. - Suryakumar Yadav: Injuries delayed Suryakumar Yadav’s participation in IPL 2024, and Mumbai Indians suffered in his absence. You can’t replace a player of his ability and skill set. Since his 1st IPL 2024 match against DC, SKY has scored 345 runs in 10 innings, including one hundred and 3 half centuries. That’s, in fact, commendable.
Surykaumar Yadav in IPL 2024: Runs: 345 | 100s: 01 | 50s: 03. - Rohit Sharma: There’s not an iota of doubt that Rohit Sharma is having a poor IPL season. He is way short of his own high standards after scoring only 349 runs in 13 innings this season. The T20 World Cup is approaching fast and Sharma needs to address his form. However, we know how good he is, a premium batsman and a match winner on his day. Rohit is a batter who shouldn’t be overlooked in Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Teams.
Rohit Sharma in IPL 2024: Runs: 349 | 100s: 01.
Vice-Captain Options:
- Nicholas Pooran: After LSG lost quick wickets during the big chase against Delhi Capitals, Nicholas Pooran brought his team back into the contest with a counterattack. The West Indian wicket-keeper batter scored a brilliant 61 runs off just 27 balls, featuring 6 fours and four sixes. He is capable of playing another high-profile innings at the Wankhede Stadium.
Nicholas Pooran in last IPL 2024 match: Runs: 61 off 27 balls | 4s: 6 | 6s: 04. - Jasprit Bumrah: Jasprit Bumrah is unique, to say the least. When a bowler dominates as much as Bumrah has done this season, taking wickets (20) and giving away runs at a paltry economy rate of 6.48, he deserves to be in the playoffs at least. But he has been let down by his teammates, who have been inconsistent throughout the season. That said, for this game, Bumrah should be in your MI vs LSG Dream11 Today IPL Teams.
Jasprit Bumrah in IPL 2024: Innings: 13 | Best: 5/21 | Economy: 6.48 | Wickets: 20. - Ishan Kishan: Though Kishan has been short of runs in IPL 2024, the 25-year-old is a formidable batter who can take on any bowling line up. He can certainly be the game changer in this match.
Ishan Kishan in IPL 2024: Runs: 306 | 50s: 01.
Players worth considering in MI vs LSG IPL 2024 match
- Tim David: MI batter has scored (241 runs) some crucial runs down the order.
- Nuwan Thushara: His uncanny bowling action can trouble LSG batter. (5 wickets).
- Naveen-ul-Haq: With 12 wickets, he is LSG’s leading wicket-taker this season.
- Piyush Chawla: Has been in good form of late. He has taken 10 wickets this season.
- Ravi Bishnoi: Was superb in the last match against DC. His four-over spell will be crucial in this match.
MI vs LSG Predicted Lineups
Mumbai Indians Playing XI: Ishan Kishan (WK), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (C), Tim David, Nehal Wadhera, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Piyush Chawla, Jasprit Bumrah, Nuwan Thushara (Impact Player)
Lucknow Super Giants Playing XI: KL Rahul (C/WK), Arshin Kulkarni, Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Arshad Khan, Yudhvir Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mohsin Khan (Impact Player)
MI vs LSG Dream11 Prediction Teams
MI vs LSG Dream 11 Prediction Team 1
- Wicketkeepers: KL Rahul, N Pooran, I Kishan
- Batsmen: S Yadav (C), T Varma
- All-rounders: M Stoinis, H Pandya (VC)
- Bowlers: J Bumrah, P Chawla, R Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq
MI vs LSG Dream 11 Prediction Team 2
- Wicketkeepers: N Pooran
- Batsmen: S Yadav, R Sharma (C)
- All-rounders: K Pandya, M Stoinis (VC), H Pandya
- Bowlers: J Bumrah, P Chawla, R Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq, N Thushara
