Match Summary: MI vs LSG
Mumbai Indians Soar to Second Spot After Dominant Win Over LSG!
- Mumbai Indians delivered a clinical performance at the Wankhede, jumping to second place on the points table with a commanding victory over the Lucknow Super Giants.
- The tone was set early by opener Ryan Rickelton, who blazed his way to a rapid fifty, putting MI firmly on the front foot. Suryakumar Yadav once again showcased his brilliance, crafting a pivotal innings and in the process, becoming the highest run-getter of the season.
- Naman Dhir and Corbin Bosch added the finishing touches with impactful cameos, pushing MI beyond the 200-run mark on a batting-friendly Wankhede pitch.
- In response, LSG’s chase stuttered right from the powerplay, with the dismissal of their in-form batter Aiden Markram. Though Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh launched a spirited counterattack, peppering boundaries at will, they failed to convert their promising starts.
- Once they departed, the LSG innings unraveled quickly, as MI kept striking at regular intervals.
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Will Jacks chipped in with two crucial wickets, removing both Pooran and Pant.
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Trent Boult showcased his class with a three-wicket haul.
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But the star of the show was Jasprit Bumrah, who was simply sensational — grabbing four wickets and putting the final nail in LSG’s coffin.
It was a complete team performance from MI — explosive with the bat, ruthless with the ball — sealing a resounding win and sending a strong message to the rest of the league!
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MI post a massive 215/7 in 20 overs!
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Rickelton blazed away with a fiery 58 at the top!
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Suryakumar Yadav (SKY) lit up the middle overs with a classy 54!
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A strong finish from Naman Dhir and Corbin Bosch powered MI past the 200 mark!
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On a batting-friendly Wankhede pitch, MI have put up a very competitive total!
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Strong Start by MI:
MI set a formidable total, maintaining excellent scoring momentum throughout the innings.-
Rickelton ignited the innings with fireworks during the powerplay.
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Suryakumar Yadav expertly controlled the middle overs.
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Naman Dhir provided a powerful finish towards the end.
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Bowling Struggles for LSG:
None of the LSG bowlers managed to maintain an economy rate under 10, highlighting their difficulty in restricting runs on a batting-friendly Wankhede pitch.
Despite Rishabh Pant’s efforts as captain, the bowlers couldn’t curb the flow of runs effectively. -
Pitch and Conditions:
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The surface at Wankhede is excellent for batting, with the ball coming onto the bat nicely.
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LSG had hoped that the pitch would ease out further under cooler evening conditions.
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Looking Ahead:
LSG’s strong batting lineup still gives them a fighting chance.
However, chasing this total will require a significant effort against a confident MI side.
MI vs LSG Preview: Momentum vs Grit
Mumbai Indians (MI) are back in familiar territory — finding form at the right time. After just one win in their first four games, they’ve stormed back with four wins in their last five. Rohit Sharma’s resurgence — 190 runs in his last four innings after a slow start — has been central to the turnaround. As batting coach Kieron Pollard pointed out, MI always believed in Rohit, and now they’re reaping the rewards. Suryakumar Yadav’s rise has further strengthened MI’s powerhouse batting lineup.
The bowlers too are firing: Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, and Jasprit Bumrah are hitting rhythm just as MI gear up to face Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Wankhede.
LSG, though level on points with MI, have had a stop-start season. Their biggest concern is skipper Rishabh Pant’s form — just 106 runs in nine matches, even dropping to No.7 in the last game. However, LSG’s bowling has been their strength, led by Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Prince Yadav, and the impressive rookie Digvesh Rathi.
Spinners have thrived this season, and LSG’s spin attack will again be crucial against the in-form MI top order. “We are working hard to deceive batters,” said Bishnoi ahead of the challenge of facing Rohit and Suryakumar.
Match Details:
- When: April 27, 2025, 3:30 PM IST
- Where: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- What to Expect: A high-scoring afternoon game, with toss unlikely to play a big role.
Head-to-Head: LSG lead MI 6-1, including two wins at Wankhede.
Team News:
Mumbai Indians:
- Karn Sharma’s availability remains uncertain, but he was seen bowling at practice.
- All others are fit.
- Key Battles: Rohit vs Shardul upfront; MI batters vs Bishnoi & Rathi; MI pacers vs Pooran.
Lucknow Super Giants:
- Mayank Yadav remains unavailable.
- Overseas stars Markram, Marsh, and Pooran will anchor the batting.
- Spinners expected to target MI’s middle order.
Fantasy Team:
Nicholas Pooran, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Rohit Sharma (VC), Mitchell Marsh, Suryakumar Yadav, Aiden Markram(C), Hardik Pandya, Will Jacks, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Digvesh Singh Rathi
Probable XII (LSG):
Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Shardul Thakur, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav.
Probable XII (MI):
Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Vignesh Puthur
