LSG vs MI IPL 2025: The IPL 2025 season rolls on as Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) take on Mumbai Indians (MI) in Match 16 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, on April 4. LSG are coming off a tough eight-wicket defeat to Punjab Kings, while MI finally registered their first win of the season against Kolkata Knight Riders. Both teams will be eager to gain momentum as the tournament progresses.
Match Details
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Fixture: LSG vs MI
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Date: April 4, 2025
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Time: 7:30 PM IST
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Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
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On-Field Umpires: Nitin Menon, Sai Darshan Kumar
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Third Umpire: KN Ananthapadmanabhan
Head-to-Head Record
| Stat | LSG | MI |
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| Total Matches | 5 | 5 |
| Wins | 1 | 4 |
| Average Runs per Match | 167.3 | 167.8 |
| Highest Total | 214 | 196 |
| Lowest Total | 101 | 132 |
| Wins Batting 1st | 1 | 2 |
| Average Runs Batting 1st | 169.2 | 168.1 |
| Highest Total Batting 1st | 214 | 196 |
| Wins Batting 2nd | 1 | 2 |
| Average Runs Batting 2nd | 165.4 | 167.5 |
| Highest Total Batting 2nd | 196 | 185 |
Team News
LSG
Lucknow Super Giants started strong but suffered a heavy eight-wicket loss to Punjab Kings. Nicholas Pooran remains their key batter, but inconsistency from Rishabh Pant and David Miller has hurt them. Shardul Thakur leads the bowling attack with six wickets but has been expensive. The return of Akash Deep could strengthen their struggling bowling unit.
MI
Mumbai Indians bounced back with a dominant win over KKR, thanks to Ryan Rickelton’s 62* and Suryakumar Yadav’s explosive batting. Their bowling attack, led by Deepak Chahar and Trent Boult, impressed, while debutant Ashwani Kumar’s 4-24 was a game-changer. With solid middle-order depth and improved bowling, MI will look to continue their momentum against LSG.
Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow – Pitch Report
The surface at Ekana Cricket Stadium won’t be an outright batting paradise, but there will be enough scoring opportunities. The pitch tends to slow down as the game progresses, bringing spinners into play. Dew in the second innings helps batting, making chasing a favorable option.
Match Stats at Ekana Cricket Stadium
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Total IPL Matches: 15
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Wins Batting First: 7 (46.67%)
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Wins Batting Second: 7 (46.67%)
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Matches Won by Teams Winning Toss: 9 (60.00%)
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Matches Won by Teams Losing Toss: 5 (33.33%)
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Highest Total: 235/6 (KKR vs LSG, 2024)
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Lowest Total: 108 (LSG vs RCB, 2023)
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Highest Run Chase Achieved: 177/2 (PBKS vs LSG, 2025)
Toss Prediction
With dew likely to play a role, teams will prefer to bowl first and chase under better batting conditions. The last match at this venue saw Punjab Kings easily chasing down 172 in just 16.2 overs.
Weather Forecast for April 4, 2025
Lucknow’s weather will be warm and humid, but no rain is expected. Conditions should remain ideal for an uninterrupted contest.
Fantasy & Performance Metrics
| Stat | 1st Innings | 2nd Innings |
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| Average Score | 144 | 131 |
| Average 4s | 15 | 11 |
| Average 6s | 4 | 5 |
| Average Wickets Lost | 5 | 5 |
| Batting Fantasy Points | 223 | 201 |
| Bowling Fantasy Points | 154 | 175 |
| Pace Fantasy Points | 70 | 59 |
| Spin Fantasy Points | 57 | 52 |
LSG vs MI IPL 2025 Playing 11
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Playing XI:
Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Akash Deep
Impact Player: Digvesh Singh
Mumbai Indians (MI) Playing XI:
Ryan Rickelton, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Will Jacks/Bevon Jacobs, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Ashwani Kumar
Impact Player: Rohit Sharma/Vignesh Puthur
Key Players for LSG vs MI IPL 2025
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
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Batter – Nicholas Pooran: The West Indian power-hitter can change the game within a few overs with his explosive batting in the middle order.
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Bowler – Ravi Bishnoi: The young leg-spinner’s ability to take crucial wickets in the middle overs makes him LSG’s go-to bowler.
Mumbai Indians (MI)
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Batter – Suryakumar Yadav: One of the most consistent T20 batters, his ability to accelerate at any stage of the innings will be crucial for MI.
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Bowler – Trent Boult: The left-arm pacer’s ability to swing the new ball and strike early will be key against LSG’s top order.
Dream 11 Fantasy Team – LSG vs MI IPL 2025
Wicketkeepers: Rishabh Pant (LSG), Nicholas Pooran (LSG)
Batters: Suryakumar Yadav (MI), Tilak Varma (MI), David Miller (LSG), Aiden Markram (LSG)
All-rounders: Hardik Pandya (MI), Mitchell Marsh (LSG)
Bowlers: Trent Boult (MI), Ravi Bishnoi (LSG), Deepak Chahar (MI)
Captain: Suryakumar Yadav
Vice-Captain: Nicholas Pooran
Session Predictions & Tips
Powerplay (Overs 1-6)
Expected Runs: 55-65
Wickets: 1-2
Conditions: Boult and Chahar will test the top-order batters with the new ball, while Markram and Rickelton will look to counterattack.
First 10 Overs
Expected Runs: 100-110
Insights: Spin might come into play with Bishnoi and Santner slowing things down. Batters like Suryakumar Yadav and Marsh will look to rotate strike effectively.
Death Overs (Overs 16-20)
Expected Runs: 60-75
Strategy: Big-hitters like Hardik Pandya, Nicholas Pooran, and Miller will look to finish strong, while Avesh Khan and Boult aim to restrict runs.
LSG vs MI IPL 2025 Prediction
Both teams boast power-packed batting lineups, but MI’s experience in finishing games gives them a slight edge. However, LSG’s strong spin attack could be a game-changer, especially if the pitch slows down.
Prediction: Mumbai Indians to win.
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