Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Mumbai Indians (MI) will face off in Match 16 of IPL 2025 on Friday, April 4, at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
Match Overview
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), currently in 6th place on the points table, will look to bounce back after their loss to Punjab Kings in their last match. They will be keen to register their second win of the season against the mighty Mumbai Indians (MI), who are coming off a much-needed victory against Kolkata Knight Riders after two early losses. MI will be hoping to carry forward the momentum from their win as they currently sit in 5th place.
LSG vs MI Match Details & Head-to-Head Record
| Match | Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians, Match 16, IPL 2025 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| Date & Time | Friday, April 4, 2025, 7:30 PM (IST) |
| Head-to-Head Record | Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | Mumbai Indians (MI) |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 6 | 6 |
| Won by Lucknow Super Giants | 5 | 5 |
| Won by Mumbai Indians | 1 | 1 |
| Tied | 00 | 00 |
| No Result | 00 | 00 |
| Previous Result | LSG won by 8 wickets in 2024 | MI won by 6 wickets in 2023 |
Ekana Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The Ekana Cricket Stadium typically offers a pace and bounce track, especially favorable for bowlers. The pitch is a red soil surface with an even grass covering, offering minimal seam movement but good turn and bounce for spinners. Although the pitch is slower and challenging for batters, the long boundaries can provide relief to bowlers who can execute their plans well. Dew is unlikely to play a significant role, meaning the team bowling first will have an advantage in restricting the opposition to a low score.
LSG vs MI Predicted Playing XIs
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):
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Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (c/wk), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi
Mumbai Indians (MI):
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Ryan Rickelton (wk), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Ashwani Kumar, Vignesh Puthur
Key Players to Watch
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Suryakumar Yadav (MI): Suryakumar has returned to form, scoring 104 runs in the first three games, including a crucial 27* against Kolkata Knight Riders to guide MI to victory. He will be looking to extend his fine form and play another match-winning knock.
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Digvesh Singh Rathi (LSG): The 25-year-old spinner has been in fantastic form with 5 wickets in 3 matches. With Ekana’s pitch favoring spinners, Rathi could prove to be the key bowler for LSG in this match.
Today’s Match Prediction:
The team bowling first is likely to have an advantage in this contest, considering the slow nature of the pitch and the challenging conditions for batters. LSG will aim to capitalize on their spin attack, while MI will be looking to build on their recent victory and avoid a slow start.
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