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Mumbai Indians (MI) are set to take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Wankhede Stadium in match No. 45 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL 2025), on Sunday, April 27.
Hardik Pandya-led MI are a rejuvenated unit after coming back strongly from an abysmal start to the season. In their first five matches, MI managed only one win. However, they have turned things around commendably and are currently on a four-match winning streak. They defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad in their most recent fixture by seven wickets in an away fixture.
Meanwhile, Lucknow have also registered five wins and four defeats from nine games so far. However, their net run rate is -0.054 compared to Mumbai’s 0.673. LSG have blown hot and cold in the tournament. They are coming into this clash on the back of a one-sided eight-wicket defeat to Delhi Capitals at home.
These two sides met each other in Lucknow earlier in the season. Rishabh Pant and Co. won the high-scoring encounter by 12 runs with notable performances from Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, and Digvesh Singh Rathi.
Batting has been easier in the second innings at the Wankhede Stadium with dew playing its part. Three out of the four games played at the iconic venue this season were won by teams batting second. The new-ball bowlers can get some swing in the first couple of overs, and the opening batters will have to be wary. Spinners have also had some assistance from the surfaces, but the dew factor hasn’t helped their cause.
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
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
Also Check: MI vs LSG Live Score, Match 45
After a slow start to the tournament, India’s T20 captain is back delivering some exhilarating performances with the bat. Suryakumar Yadav has amassed 373 runs from nine innings at an average of 62.17 and a strike rate of 166.52. MI fans would hope for another special knock from Mr 360 on Sunday.
The MI captain is having a fantastic season with the ball. He has bagged 12 wickets from eight games at an average of 18.92 and a strike rate of 12.50. His changes of pace and variations in length have been clinical. Hardik Pandya could hold the key with the ball for MI.
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