🔎 Match Preview – MI vs LSG, IPL 2025
Mumbai Indians (MI) are all set to host Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 45 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on Sunday, April 27, at 3:30 PM IST.
After a forgettable start to the season, MI have found their groove under the leadership of Hardik Pandya. From just one win in their first five matches to four consecutive victories, including a clinical seven-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad, Mumbai are peaking at the right time.
Lucknow Super Giants, meanwhile, have had a mixed campaign so far. With five wins and four losses from nine games, LSG have shown potential but lacked consistency. Their recent eight-wicket defeat to Delhi Capitals at home exposed cracks in both their batting and bowling departments.
When these two teams last met earlier in the season, LSG got the better of MI in a high-scoring affair. With Wankhede’s chasing-friendly conditions, the rematch promises fireworks.
📊 Match Details – MI vs LSG, Match 45, IPL 2025
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants – Match 45 |
| Date | Sunday, April 27, 2025 |
| Time | 3:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
🏟️ Pitch Report – Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
The Wankhede pitch continues to favor chasing sides, with three of the four matches at this venue in IPL 2025 won by teams batting second. Expect some movement for the pacers early on, but the real threat to bowlers comes later when the dew sets in. Spinners may find it hard to grip the ball in the second innings.
🧠 Expected First Innings Score: 180–200
📌 Chasing Advantage: High, especially with dew in play
🔁 Head-to-Head Stats – MI vs LSG
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 7 |
| Matches Won by MI | 1 |
| Matches Won by LSG | 6 |
| Tied Matches | 0 |
| No Results | 0 |
| First-Ever Match | April 16, 2022 |
| Most Recent Match | April 4, 2025 |
🧢 Predicted Playing XIs
Mumbai Indians (MI):
Ryan Rickelton (WK), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (C), Naman Dhir, Will Jacks, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Vignesh Puthur
💥 Impact Player: Rohit Sharma
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):
Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (C/WK), David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav
💥 Impact Player: Ayush Badoni
🔝 Probable Best Performers
🔥 Best Batter: Suryakumar Yadav
With 373 runs in nine games at an average of 62.17 and a strike rate of 166.52, SKY is back in beast mode. Expect a big one from “Mr. 360” on his home turf.
🎯 Best Bowler: Hardik Pandya
12 wickets from eight games and bowling with purpose—Hardik’s variations and control could be decisive once again.
🔮 Today’s Match Prediction – Who Will Win MI vs LSG?
Mumbai Indians have the momentum and home advantage, but Lucknow’s past record against them cannot be ignored. However, with the way MI are firing in both departments, especially with the bat, they look like the team to beat.
📌 Cricket Betting Tips Prediction: ✅ Mumbai Indians to win – especially if they chase.
💡 Fantasy Picks & Betting Tips – Powered by CricketBettingTips.com
✅ Captain Choice: Suryakumar Yadav (MI)
✅ Vice-Captain Pick: Hardik Pandya (MI)
✅ Dark Horse: Nicholas Pooran (LSG)
✅ Best Bet: Team batting second to hit the most sixes
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