MI vs LSG Match Prediction: Mumbai Indians (MI) will play their final game of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season when Lucknow Super Giants play them a visit at Wankhede Stadium on Friday evening (IST). Both teams have had a disappointing campaign but LSG have a slim chance of qualifying for the playoffs, provided they win this game by a huge margin, while other results need to go their way as well.
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Even if Mumbai Indians headed into IPL 2024 under a new captain, with so many uncertainties surrounding the franchise, their current apathy is still beyond everyone’s prediction. Nobody guessed MI to be lagging so far behind the top four.
Of course, the points table never lies. It’s a good indicator of every team’s form and what they have done throughout the season. That’s why MI, who are rooted at the bottom of the table, are the worst team in the league. There’s no other way to put it. A team that boasts the likes of Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, and Jasprit Bumrah, in its ranks, by the way, that’s almost half the Indian team there, should never be the last team on the points table. Never.
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MI‘s last match encapsulates their whole season. Bowlers did their job after restricting KKR to 157/7 (16) in a rain-curtailed game. That match was there for the taking, but once again, MI batsmen failed to turn up, with Mumbai falling short by 18 runs. That was Mumbai’s 9th defeat in 13 matches.
For LSG fans, this season will hurt even more than what MI fans are going through at this moment. Mumbai was never in the top-four race, let’s be honest, but LSG was right there, with teams like Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Rajasthan Royals, in the top-four race from the start of IPL 2024 season.
But LSG‘s form evaporated at the most crucial juncture in the season. They have lost four times in the last five matches and now find themselves at 7th, two points behind the top-four. That two-point is all misleading as Lucknow is unlikely to finish in the playoff position even if they win this match.
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MI vs LSG Match Details
| Match No | 67 |
| Teams | Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants |
| Captains | Hardik Pandya (MI) | KL Rahul (LSG) |
| Date & Time | May 17, Friday, 07:30 PM |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium |
Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report
The average first innings score at Wankhede Stadium after six games is more than 183 runs, while the average 2nd innings score is around 172. This simply means that the team batting first has to post in excess of 190-200 runs to have a decent chance of defending the total, or otherwise, it could be an easy chase for the opponent. But the last few games should be considered before we draw any conclusions about the pitch.
KKR made only 169 runs, and MI failed to chase even that modest total, falling short by 24 runs. But it was MI’s batters’ poor shot selection, which was also criticized by cricket pundits as well, rather than pitch playing tricks. In the last game, on the other hand, SRH posted, and this time MI cruised towards the target thanks to a brilliant century from Suryakumar Yadav.
MI vs LSG Head-To-Head Record
Lucknow Super Giants are one of the few teams against whom Mumbai Indians have found it difficult to win games. In five head-to-head games, LSG won four times, with MI winning the other one. It shows how dominant LSG have been against MI in the past two seasons.
The reverse fixture was also won by LSG earlier in the season. While batting first at Ekana Sports City, Lucknow, MI could only score 144/7 in 20 overs. LSG stuttered during the chase but jumped over the line eventually, winning the match by four wickets.
MI’s solo win in this fixture came last season when Rohit Sharma‘s team beat KL Rahul‘s outfit by 81 runs in the all-important eliminator.
Last Meeting Between MI vs LSG
MI: 144/7 (1st innings)
LSG: 145/6 (2nd innings)
More Stats:
| MI | LSG | |
| Highest Total | 182 | 199 |
| Lowest Total | 132 | 101 |
| Most Runs | Ishan Kishan (127) | KL Rahul (234) |
| Most Fours | Ishan Kishan (16) | KL Rahul (24) |
| Most Sixes | Rohit Sharma (5) | Marcus Stoinis (12) |
| Most Wickets | Akash Madhwal (5) | Naveen-ul-Haq, Yash Thakur, Mohsin Khan and Ravi Bishnoi (5 wickets each) |
MI vs LSG Predicted Playing 11:
Mumbai Indians Predicted Lineup:
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 Predicted Lineup:
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)
Best Batters And Bowlers
MI Probable highest scorer: Tilak Varma | Rohit Sharma | Suryakumar Yadav
One player who deserves the highest of praise is Tilak Varma. He has been a beacon of light, a ray of hope for Mumbai Indians in a season where big-name players are falling like a house of cards. Indeed, there are quite a few. Varma, on the other hand, has carved out a name for himself. He is one for the future. The 21-year-old is leading the scoring charts for MI having scored 416 runs in 13 innings.
| Balls Faced | 278 |
| Runs Scored | 416 |
| 4s | 35 |
| 6s | 19 |
Rohit Sharma has scored 349 runs in IPL 2024. That’s not a return you would associate with a player of Sharma’s quality. He should be way higher on the Orange Cap list. The former MI captain is indeed in need of a big score after a rather average season. It could happen in this game as Sharma will be looking to regain his form before the T20 World Cup kicks off on June 2.
| Balls Faced | 240 |
| Runs Scored | 349 |
| 4s | 35 |
| 6s | 20 |
Despite playing 10 innings, Suryakumar Yadav is only four runs behind Rohit Sharma on MI’s scoring charts. In those 10 matches, he has 3 scored of half centuries and one century. Considering he got out on zero in couple of those matches, that’s really a marvelous return for Surya.
| Balls Faced | 203 |
| Runs Scored | 345 |
| 4s | 36 |
| 6s | 18 |
LSG Probable Highest Scorer: KL Rahul | Nicholas Pooran | Marcus Stoinis
With 465 runs scored in 13 innings, KL Rahul is the leading scorer for LSG this season. The 32-year-old remains a premium batter who can win games with his batting. Consider making him either captain or vice-captain in at least one or two Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Teams.
| Balls Faced | 465 |
| Runs Scored | 341 |
| 4s | 42 |
| 6s | 16 |
When it comes to hitting sixes and fours, Nicholas Pooran is in the same league as Travis Head and Suryakumar Yadav. He is a player who can dismantle any bowling lineup. The 29-year-old came within touching distance of snatching an unlikely win for LSG against DC after scoring brilliant 61 runs off just 27 balls during the chase.
Marcus Stoinis is another LSG player who knows how to turn the heat on the opponent. The Australian has been in fine form all season. He has scored 3 half centuries and one brilliant century against Chennai Super Kings. He should be considered in MI vs LSG Dream11 Today IPL teams.
| Balls Faced | 27 |
| Runs Scored | 61 |
| 4s | 06 |
| 6s | 04 |
MI Probable Best Bowler: Jasprit Bumrah | Piyush Chawla | Hardik Pandya
With 20 wickets, Jasprit Bumrah is 2nd on the Purple Cap list. But he is incomparable in all aspects. His brilliance lies not only in the wickets column but also in every other aspect like economy and dot balls and the fear he instills in opponents’ hearts. MI’s star bowler should be your first option in bowling column.
| Balls Bowled | 311 |
| Runs Given | 336 |
| Wickets | 20 |
| Best | 5/21 |
Hardik Pandya has taken 11 wickets in IPL 2023. MI captain is definitely in the bowling groove these days, while his batting remains his best quality. Pandya is someone who guarantees points due to his all-round skills. Piyush Chawla is also in good form for MI. The veteran spinner has taken 10 wickets in 10 games this season. He can make a big difference in this match.
| Balls Bowled | 204 |
| Runs Given | 360 |
| Wickets | 11 |
| Best | 3/31 |
LSG Probable Best Bowler: Naveen-ul-Haq |
With 12 wickets in 9 innings, Naveen-ul-Haq is leading the wickets charts for Lucknow Super Giants this season. With bowling being LSG’s Achilles heel, Naveen is perhaps the best bet for LSG to take wickets.
Ravi Bishnoi was really remarkable in the last match. He gave away only 26 runs in four overs in the match against DC, who scored at more than 10 runs per over. He also took one wicket as well.
Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match Between MI vs LSG
From challenging for the top spot to sitting outside the top four, life has come full circle for Lucknow Super Giants. There might be only two points separating them and the top four teams, but, let’s not fool ourselves, they are likely to miss out on the playoffs even if they win this match. But that’s not likely to happen. Their form is bad, and key players are misfiring.
Mumbai Indians have their own issues, but the 5-time IPL champions are as good a team on paper as any other. That’s why in our MI vs LSG Match Prediction odds, we are backing Hardik Pandya’s team to win this match.
Chances Of A Win
MI: 56%
LSG: 44%
Disclaimer: The above match prediction is based on the data and instincts of the writer. While picking players for your team, consider the points mentioned above, and make your own wise decision.
