IPL 2024: Match 48, LSG vs MI Live: LSG vs MI Live Updates, Commentary, News, and More
Mumbai Indians will take on Lucknow Super Giants in match 48 of the IPL 2024 at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, on April 30.
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Here's what top-scorer, Nehal Wadhera, had to say during the innings break
"I think it's a good total, would have gotten more if I had batted longer. (Good recovery) to score 144 from the situation we were in. I think the ball is gripping a bit, wasn't expecting so much turn. It's not an easy target to chase, they will have to bat smartly. I don't think of milestones, I just want our team to win. Happy that I could chip in with 46 runs. We haven't won the last few games, we know we all have to win our remaining games, have to give our best and the guys are optimistic, let's see what happens. We need to stop singles, doubles, and boundaries."
2,2,4,2,4,3
The final over produces 17 runs, with David finishing off things in style, ending up with 35* (18), spoiling Mohsin's figures right at the end.
Extraordinary spell by Naveen
Coming in to bowl the remainder of the 19th over, Naveen uses his variations to perfection to end up without going for a single boundary in the 23 delivery-spell of his.
Ecstasy and concern for LSG
After getting some tap by Wadhera in his third over, Mayank beats Nabi by sheer pace, who can only manage to get an inside edge to his back leg, which goes onto disturb the timber. However, Mayank's celebrations are cut short as he finds himself accompanying the physio up the stairs back to the dressing room.
David gets a move on
David smacks Mohsin off a four and a six to deep extra-cover and deep backward square-leg, respectively, to provide some sort of impetus to the MI innings going into the last two overs of the innings.
Absolute peach by Mohsin
Mohsin scorches one in from left-arm over, Wadhera could do nothing about the incoming delivery which crashes onto the base of the middle stump to pick up his second wicket of the evening.
Top-notch 17th over by Naveen
You'd have expected Wadhera and David to line Naveen up, but the Afghani bowls a stunning over depsite the no-ball on the last ball, which didn't have any detriment as Naveen gives only six in his third over.
100 up for MI!
Wadhera guides a quicker delivery by Bishnoi past Rahul to the fine-leg boundary to bring up the 100 for the visitors.
Expensive third over by Mayank
Wadhera lashes out at Mayank in his third over, belting him for 16 runs to take MI to 96/5 at the end of 15.
Exemplary reflexes by Wadhera
After dismissing Mayank's first delivery of his third over to the deep-midwicket fence, the southpaw got down and swiped a rapid delivery over the fielder placed at the deep backward square-leg boundary.
Yes, the deadlock is finally broken
Kishan finally departs after a long and patient time out there in the middle. A slighly flighted googly on middle and leg baffles Kishan as his attempted sweep turns out into an outside edge which is grabbed by Mayank at short-third.
Seven overs left, something has to give in here
MI would want to get a move on from their current situation, and Kishan and Wadhera would be desparate to get going after having more than an adequate look by spending sufficient time out there in the middle.
Another good over from Hooda
Hooda comes back well and gives only five in his second over, as MI are 73/4 in 13 overs, with the second strategic timeout being taken.
POOF! Kishan almost takes out the umpire
Bashing Bishnoi's back-of-a-length delivery straight back, Kishan's forehand pull almost cuts the umpire into half, as the ball flies past umpire Michael Gough. Has to be said Bishnoi was lucky enough to not get his fingers to the ball.
Fifty up for MI!
The second ball of the tenth over brings up a laboured fifty for MI, wirth Kishan punching it towards deep-extra for a couple of runs.
The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and the Mumbai Indians (MI) will meet at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on April 30 in the 48th match of IPL 2024. Both the teams are in dire need of a win to bolster their playoff chances.
LSG, despite their recent defeat against Rajasthan Royals, have shown flashes of brilliance throughout the season. Led by the consistent performances of players like KL Rahul, Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, and Krunal Pandya, they have the firepower to bounce back. With the dew factor favouring chasing teams, winning the toss might give them an edge.
On the other hand, MI find themselves in a precarious position, needing to win all their remaining matches to secure a playoffs berth. With players like Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, and Gerald Coetzee in their ranks, they have the talent to turn things around.
Considering the slow pitch at Ekana Stadium, spinners are expected to play a significant role, and both the teams have good options in that department. Given LSG's recent form and their dominance in head-to-head encounters against MI, they might enter the match with a psychological advantage. However, MI's desperation for a win could make them a dangerous opponent.
Pitch Report:
The pitch at the Ekana Cricket Stadium usually starts slow but improves in the second innings, especially with some dew which causes the ball to skid off the surface. Spinners and pacers with cutters and variations will likely dominate, and early wickets will be crucial. Anything around 180 to 200 will be a competitive score.
Probable Playing XI:
Lucknow Super Giants - Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul(w/c), Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Matt Henry, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan, Yash Thakur
Mumbai Indians - Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan(w), Tilak Varma, Nehal Wadhera, Hardik Pandya(c), Tim David, Mohammad Nabi, Piyush Chawla, Luke Wood, Jasprit Bumrah, Nuwan Thushara
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