IPL 2025, Match 16: Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians Match Preview

LSG and MI will clash against each other in the 16th match of the Indian Premier League 2025. MI secured a victory against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their backyard, while LSG suffered a defeat against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at home. Now, LSG will be eager to bounce back with a strong performance in front of their home crowd.

MI delivered a commanding performance against Knight Riders, where Ashwani Kumar was the standout performer, claiming 4 for 24, while the rest of the bowlers contributed effectively to restrict KKR to just 116 runs. In response, MI comfortably chased down the target in 12.2 overs, with Ryan Rickelton leading the charge with an unbeaten 62 off 41 balls, securing their first victory of the IPL season.

Meanwhile, LSG suffered their second defeat of the season, losing to PBKS by 8 wickets in their first home match. Punjab players completely outplayed them in all departments, leaving LSG stumbled. The only bright spot for Super Giants was Nicholas Pooran’s stellar form, as he continues to hold the orange cap with 189 runs in three matches. Now, the Lucknow team will be eager to bounce back and secure their second victory in front of their home crowd in Lucknow. 

The match between the two sides will take place at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, on Friday, April 4, at 7:30 PM (IST). The two teams have strengths in different departments, setting the stage for an exciting contest. LSG’s batting lineup features players like Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram, David Miller, and Mitchell Marsh, while MI possesses a formidable bowling attack led by Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, Ashwani Kumar, and Mitchell Santner. With both teams excelling in their respective areas, a thrilling battle can be expected.

Match Details

Pitch Report

The match between LSG and MI will be held in Lucknow, the same venue where LSG faced PBKS in their first home game, with the score settling around the 170-run mark. Given the batting firepower in both teams, a high-scoring encounter is on the cards and so this clash promises to be an exciting contest to watch.

The chasing team is likely to have an advantage in Lucknow, as the pitch favors stroke play and well-placed shots. With these conditions in mind, the team winning the toss is expected to opt for bowling first, aiming to capitalise on the pitch’s nature and chase down the target comfortably.

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Head-to-Head Record

LSG and MI have faced six times in IPL history. LSG have won 5 times among the six matches.

Predicted Playing XIs

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):

Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (C & WK), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Digvesh Rathi, Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi.

Impact Player: Prince Yadav

Mumbai Indians (MI):

Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (WK), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (C), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Ashwani Kumar.

Impact Player: Vignesh Puthur

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