MI vs LSG Match Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch Report, and Playing XI of 45th Match of IPL 2025

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The playoff race in IPL 2025 is well and truly heating up, and tomorrow’s clash between Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants at the Wankhede Stadium feels like a crucial one in that race. Both teams are sitting on 10 points from 9 matches, and a win here could give either side a major boost toward locking in a playoff spot. 

Mumbai had a rough start to their campaign, managing just one win from their first five games. But since then, they’ve been unstoppable, stringing together four wins in a row. Now, they’re finally looking like the MI of old — a team with serious title ambitions. A fifth straight win tomorrow would only reinforce the feeling that they’re peaking at just the right time for a shot at a sixth IPL crown. 

As for Lucknow, things have been a bit shaky lately. After a solid start that saw them win four of their first six matches, they've stumbled — picking up just one win in their last three games. And it's not just the defeats that are worrying; it’s the way they’ve lost. The biggest concern for LSG has been the form of their skipper, Rishabh Pant. While Aiden Markram, Mitch Marsh, and Nicholas Pooran have all crossed 300 runs this season and kept the batting unit afloat, Pant’s struggles with both the bat and captaincy are starting to raise eyebrows. If Pant doesn’t deliver soon, the noise around his performances — and his leadership — is only going to get louder. Tomorrow could be a massive test for him and for LSG’s hopes of staying in the hunt. 

Head-to-Head: MI vs LSG - Who Holds the Advantage?

If we talk about head to head record, then both the teams have faced each other 7 times in which Mumbai has won 1 matches whereas Lucknow Super Giants have won 6 matches. In such a situation, Mumbai Indians will have an advantage in this match because they will be playing on their home ground for the sixth time in IPL 2025 and in the previous match won by 7 wickets against Chennai Super Kings.

The matches between the two teams are always tough. MI's team is looking in good form but LSG's main batsmen need to take responsibility as they are getting out after getting set. For Mumbai, both openers Rohit Sharma and Ryan Reckless have become a good form.

Total Matches Played: 7

MI Wins: 1

LSG Wins: 6

No Result/Abandoned Matches: 0

Despite MI having the firepower of Rohit Sharma, SuryaKumar Yadav and Naman Dhir, MI's all-around strength and explosive players Hardik Pandya and Mitchel Santner give them the upper hand in this head-to-head contest. However, it’s always been a close battle, with both sides frequently trading blows in IPL clashes.

Recent Forms of Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants:

MI: W W W L L 

LSG: L L W L W W 

Predictions: Who Will Win the Match?

As far as fantasy cricket is concerned, MI might have the edge with their explosive batting lineup led by Rohit Sharma, SuryaKumar Yadav, Tilak Verma, and Ryan Rickelton but LSG's balanced squad and the presence of all-rounders Aden Markram and Shardul Thakur make them a formidable opponent. Wankhede Stadium, with its high-scoring potential, might slightly favor the batting-heavy teams, so expect a run-fest.

Injury Update:

No injury concern.

MI vs LSG Match, Date, Time, & Venue: 

Match: MI vs LSG 45th Match of IPL 2025

Date: 27 April 2025

Time: 3:30 PM    

Stadium: Wankhede Stadium   

Location: Mumbai

MI vs LSG Match Pitch Report:     

Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai offers a batsman-friendly pitch for T20 matches, characterized by consistent bounce and a true surface that favors aggressive stroke play. The pitch provides good carry, allowing fast bowlers to generate pace, while spinners can find some grip, especially in the middle overs. The short boundaries and humid conditions make it ideal for high-scoring games, with teams often posting big totals. However, the pitch can slow down slightly in the latter stages, making smart batting and tactical bowling crucial. .

IPL Stats	Value
Total Matches	122
Batting First Won	55
Bowling First Won	67
1st Innings Average Score	170
2nd Innings Average Score	183
Highest Total	235/1
Lowest Total	67/10
Highest Chased	214/4
Lowest Defended	118

Possible Playing 11 for Mumbai Indians:

Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Hardik Pandya, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit bumrah

Impact Players: Robin Minz, Vignesh Puthur, Karan Sharma, Reece Topley

Possible playing 11 for Lucknow Super Giants:

Aiden Markram, Mitch Marsh,  Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant, Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Rathi

Impact Subs: M Siddharth, Prince Yadav, Shahbaz Ahmed

Mumbai Indians Key players:

Ryan Rickelton: 11 (8), 24 (19), 31 (23), 41 (25), 17 (10)

Rohit Sharma: 70 (46), 76 (45), 26 (16), 18 (12), 17 (9)

SuryaKumar Yadav: 22 (19), 68 (30), 26 (15), 40 (28), 28 (26)

Will Jacks: 22 (19) + DNB, DNB + 0/4, 36 (26) + 2/14, 1* (1) + BNB, 1 (2) + 2/21

Hardik Pandya: DNB + 1/31, DNB + 0/13, 21 (9) + 1/42, 2 (4) + 0/21, 42 (15) + 2/45

Deepak Chahar: 2/12, 1/32, 1/47, 1/24, 0/29

Trent Bolt: 4/26, 0/43, 1/29, 0/21, 2/57

Jaspreet Bumrah: 1/39, 2/25, 1/21, 1/44, 0/29

Lucknow Super Giants Key players:

Mitchell Marsh: 45 (26), 4 (6), 30 (25),  DNP,  81 (48)

Aden Markram: 52 (33) + 2/30, 66 (45) + 1/18, 6 (6) + 1/25, 58 (31) + 0/15, 47 (28) + DNB

Nicolas Pooran: 9 (5), 11 (8), 8 (9), 61 (34), 87 (36)

Ayush Badoni: 36 (21), 50 (23), 22(17), 28 (20), DNB,

Shardul Thakur: 0/28 , 1/34 , 0/56, 2/34, 2/52

Avesh Khan: 0/19, 3/37, 1/32, 1/32, 1/45

Ravi Bishnoi: 0/36, 0/19, 2/18, 2/36, 1/47

MI vs LSG Fantasy Team:

Wicketkeepers: Ryan Rickelton, MS Dhoni

Batsman: SuryaKumar Yadav, Tilak Verma, Rachin Ravindra, Shivam Dube

All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja

Bowlers: Trent Bolt, Jasprit bumrah, Matheesha Pathirana

MI vs LSG Team for Today Match:

MI vs LSG Prediction Captain and Voic-Captain:

Choice 1: Aden Markaram (C), SuryaKumar Yadav (VC)      

Choice 2: Nicolas Pooran (C), Will Jacks (VC)

MI vs LSG Fantasy Prediction Backups:

Will Jacks, Karan Sharma, Sheikh Rasheed, Rahul Tripathi

Disclaimer:

The author has provided you with the above-mentioned match prediction on the basis of his research, understanding, and analysis, consider the points and make your own decision

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