Preview: Super Giants will be coming into the game after a loss in their previous clash. The Rishabh Pant-led side suffered a disappointing defeat to Punjab Kings at home, handing them their second win of the season. Taking on the five-time champions, the Mumbai side, LSG will aim to register their second win of the season. On the other hand, the Mumbai Indians began the season with back-to-back losses, however, they registered an emphatic win over defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders, to get their campaign back on track. The Hardik Pandya-led side currently finds themselves in fifth place in the standings, and will be hoping to carry on their winning momentum forward.
Indian Premier League 2025, 16th Match, LSG vs MI
Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Date & Time: Friday, April 4, 07:30 PM
Pitch Report: The Ekana Stadium pitch is a complete red soil surface known for its pace and bounce. Despite being a high-scoring venue, its long boundaries provide some respite for the bowlers. The pitch has an even grass covering, ensuring minimal seam movement but providing some turn and bounce for the spinners.
Traditionally, the surface has been slow, making it challenging for batters as the ball does not come onto the bat easily. Spinners thrive here, using the grip and turn to their advantage, while pacers with variations can be effective. Dew is unlikely to play a major role. The team that wins the toss will look to bowl first and restrict the opposition to a low score.
PROBABLE PLAYING XI
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi
Mumbai Indians (MI): Ryan Rickelton(w), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Ashwani Kumar, Vignesh Puthur.
