Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) continue their IPL 2024 campaign by taking on Mumbai Indians (MI). Both sides will lock horns at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow in the 48th game of the tournament on Tuesday, April 30. LSG are also coming off a defeat, they are in a much better position on the points table. A win against MI could even propel them to second position. Apart from the advantage of playing at home, they will be boosted by the return of Mayank Yadav, who has passed all his fitness tests.
LSG have had a fairly good season thus far, but we’re at that stage of the tournament where destiny can slip away very quickly even from the tightest of grasps. Ask Rajasthan Royals of 2023. It’s a tightrope that LSG are currently walking steadily on, alongside several other top-four suitors. They will run into many plucky sides looking to shake them off their feet, starting with the pluckiest of all in Hardik Pandya’s team.
LSG vs MI Previous Performances
With five wins and four losses, LSG currently sits in fifth place in the standings with 10 points. The side will aim to register their sixth win against an out-of-form Mumbai Indians.
On the other hand, the five-time champion Mumbai Indians have had a forgettable season in the IPL 2024 so far. With just three wins in nine matches, Mumbai Indians sit in ninth place in the standings and are on the brink of elimination. The clash against LSG will be a must-win encounter for the five-time champions.
LSG vs MI Head to Head
| Matches Played | 04 |
| Lucknow Super Giants won | 03 |
| Mumbai Indians Won | 01 |
| No Result | 00 |
LSG 3 – 1 MI. MI’s win over LSG was in last season’s Eliminator.
LSG vs MI Pitch Report
The surface at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow is a flat wicket surface, and with the spinners getting some much-needed help, a slow-paced game could be quite the possibility on such a pitch. Opting to bowl first and limiting the opponent to a low target could be a wise decision for the toss-winning skipper at this venue. More runs than two days ago. This game will be played on a red soil surface and the visitors are packed to the rafters with big-hitters.
In five games so far in Lucknow, no team has been able to breach 200. Given LSG have a better spin attack than Mumbai, it will not be a surprise if the pitch for Tuesday’s game is on the slower side.
LSG vs MI Big Picture MI let down by overseas seamers
After two defeats in their last two games, MI’s playoff chances have nosedived, and if they lose on Tuesday, they will be in the same boat as Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Before the season started, MI looked one of the stronger sides despite being thin in the spin department. Somehow, that has not translated into performances, and a big reason behind that is their overseas fast bowlers’ struggles.
Jason Behrendorff and Dilshan Madushanka were ruled out with injuries even before the tournament started. Their replacements – Luke Wood and Kwena Maphaka – failed to meet the expectations. Nuwan Thushara has gone for 12 an over in the two games he has played, without any wicket to show for it. Gerald Coetzee, who has 12 wickets in eight games, has also run hot and cold, and has an economy of 10.10. All that has left Jasprit Bumrah with too much to do.
While LSG are also coming off a defeat, they are in a much better position on the points table. A win against MI could even propel them to second position. Apart from the advantage of playing at home, they will be boosted by the return of Mayank Yadav, who has passed all his fitness tests.
LSG vs MI Team news and impact player strategy
Matt Henry may have to make way for Mayank. That will also allow LSG to bring in Ashton Turner for an out-of-form Devdutt Padikkal.
MI can consider bringing in Kumar Kartikeya for Luke Wood, especially if the pitch is on the slower side. Suryakumar Yadav (if bowling first) and Nuwan Thushara (if batting first) could be their Impact Player options.
LSG vs MI In the spotlight – Quinton de Kock and Suryakumar Yadav
Quinton de Kock started IPL 2024 with a bang, scoring two fifties in the first three games. But since then he has struggled for consistency and has crossed 20 only once in six innings. Given LSG have not been able to score freely in the powerplay – their run rate of 8.38 is the second-worst in that phase this season – they need de Kock to be at his best soon.
Suryakumar Yadav was expected to revive MI’s fortunes after his return from the injury. While his 166 in six innings so far, at a strike rate of 171.13, are not bad returns, both the runs per innings and strike rate are down by around 10 compared to last season. He has had two 50-plus scores but has made only 36 runs in the other four innings, including two ducks. As MI fight for survival, Suryakumar will have a key role to play.
LSG vs MI Vital Stats that matters
- Rohit Sharma has fallen to Amit Mishra eight times in T20s while scoring only 87 runs in 92 balls. Only Sunil Narine has dismissed Rohit more number of times (nine).
- Jasprit Bumrah has dismissed Marcus Stoinis four times in 44 balls while giving away just 42 runs.
- Mohammad Nabi has managed to keep Nicholas Pooran quiet: 45 runs in 43 balls, one dismissal. Nabi has been equally frugal against de Kock – 32 runs in 28 balls – even though he has never dismissed him.
- Ravi Bishnoi has troubled Ishan Kishan (21 runs off as many balls, three dismissals) and Tim David (17 off 23, two dismissals). But Hardik Pandya has taken him for 55 runs in 25 balls and Tilak Varma 38 in 20. Neither has got out to him even once.
- Hardik has managed only 14 runs in 23 balls (one dismissal) against his brother Krunal.
LSG vs MI Probable Playing XIs
Mumbai Indians
Ishan Kishan (WK), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Nehal Wadhera, Hardik Pandya (C), Tim David, Mohammad Nabi, Piyush Chawla, Jasprit Bumrah, Luke Wood
Impact substitute – Nuwan Thushara
Lucknow Super Giants:
KL Rahul (C & WK), Quinton De Kock, Deepak Hooda, Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Krunal Pandya, Ayush Badoni, Ravi Bishnoi, Matt Henry, Yash Thakur, Mohsin Khan
Impact substitute – Mayank Yadav
LSG vs MI Fantasy XI : Ishan Kishan (WK), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, KL Rahul (C & WK), Quinton De Kock, Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravi Bishnoi, Mayank Yadav
Probable Best Players of the Match
Probable Best Batter:
KL Rahul: He could be the best batter in the upcoming game against Mumbai Indians. With 378 runs in his last nine matches, Rahul has been in brilliant form, and he looked dangerous in the previous clash against Rajasthan Royals as well. The skipper will aim to continue showcasing his skills.
Probable Best Bowler:
Jasprit Bumrah: He could be the best bowler in the upcoming clash against Lucknow Super Giants. Bumrah has been exceptional for his side, taking 14 wickets in his last nine matches, and the ace pacer will strive to continue his form and put in a good spell against LSG.
LSG vs MI Match Prediction
Scenario 1
Lucknow Super Giants win the toss and bowl
Power Play score – 55-65
First Innings Score – 180-190
Lucknow Super Giants win the match
Scenario 2
Mumbai Indians win the toss and bowl
Power Play score – 70-80
First Innings Score – 210-220
Lucknow Super Giants win the match