MI VS LSG Match 45 Preview : Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants – Full Match Preview IPL 2025
1. Match Details
• Match: Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants – Match 45
• Date: Sunday, 27 April 2025
• Time: 3:30 PM IST
• Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
• Live Telecast & Streaming: Star Sports Network and JioCinema
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2. Pitch Report – Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
The Wankhede surface traditionally offers a flat wicket with plenty of runs on offer. Seamers get some swing early on, but once the shine is off, it becomes a paradise for stroke-makers. Expect a high-scoring game with a possible first innings total above 180. Spinners might struggle with the short boundaries.
• Average 1st Innings Score: 180+
• Dew Factor: Minimal due to day game
• Ideal choice after winning toss: Bat first and post a big total
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3. Weather Report
• City: Mumbai
• Temperature: 34°C (hot afternoon)
• Humidity: 60%
• Rain chances: 0%
• Wind: Gentle breeze expected
No weather interruptions are expected. Hydration breaks will be important due to the intense afternoon heat.
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4. Head-to-Head Record
• Total Matches Played: 5
• Mumbai Indians Wins: 1
• Lucknow Super Giants Wins: 4
• Draws/Tied: 0
Recent 5 Matches:
LSG has completely dominated MI in recent seasons, winning 4 of the last 5 encounters. MI will be eager to reverse this trend, especially at home.
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5. MI Squad Analysis (IPL 2025)
Captain: Hardik Pandya
Wicketkeepers: Robin Minz, Ryan Rickelton, Krishnan Shrijith
Batsmen:
• Rohit Sharma
• Suryakumar Yadav
• Tilak Varma
• Bevon Jacobs
• Naman Dhir
• Will Jacks
• Vignesh Puthur
All-Rounders:
• Hardik Pandya
• Mitchell Santner
• Corbin Bosch
• Raj Bawa
• Ashwani Kumar
Bowlers:
• Jasprit Bumrah
• Deepak Chahar
• Reece Topley
• Trent Boult
• Arjun Tendulkar
• Karn Sharma
• Mujeeb Ur Rahman
• Satyanarayana Raju
Strengths: Explosive top order, elite pace attack (Bumrah, Boult, Topley)
Weaknesses: Middle-order inconsistency, spin options slightly limited
6. LSG Squad Analysis (IPL 2025)
Captain: Rishabh Pant
Wicketkeepers: Nicholas Pooran, Aryan Juyal
Batsmen:
• David Miller
• Ayush Badoni
• Himmat Singh
• Matthew Breetzke
• Abdul Samad
• Aiden Markram
• Arshin Kulkarni
All-Rounders:
• Mitchell Marsh
• Shahbaz Ahmed
• Shardul Thakur
• Yuvraj Chaudhary
Bowlers:
• Ravi Bishnoi
• Shamar Joseph
• Rajvardhan Hangargekar
• Avesh Khan
• Mayank Yadav
• Akash Singh
• Akash Deep
• Prince Yadav
• Digvesh Rathi
• M Siddharth
Strengths: Strong finisher combo (Pooran + Pant), quality bowling depth
Weaknesses: Top-order can be vulnerable, over-reliance on Pant-Pooran to finish
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7. Key Players to Watch
Mumbai Indians:
• Suryakumar Yadav: Mr. 360 can dismantle any bowling attack at Wankhede
• Hardik Pandya: Captaincy and performance with both bat and ball will be key
• Jasprit Bumrah: Yorker specialist, deadly in death overs
Lucknow Super Giants:
• Rishabh Pant: Leading from the front with the bat, anchors the innings
• Ravi Bishnoi: Leg-spin threat on a batting-friendly track
• Shamar Joseph: Can surprise with his extra pace and bounce
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8. Probable Playing XIs
Mumbai Indians (MI):
1. Rohit Sharma
2. Bevon Jacobs
3. Suryakumar Yadav
4. Tilak Varma
5. Hardik Pandya (C)
6. Will Jacks
7. Robin Minz (WK)
8. Mitchell Santner
9. Jasprit Bumrah
10. Reece Topley
11. Trent Boult
Impact Players: Deepak Chahar, Naman Dhir, Raj Bawa
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):
1. Matthew Breetzke
2. Ayush Badoni
3. Aiden Markram
4. Rishabh Pant (C & WK)
5. Nicholas Pooran
6. Mitchell Marsh
7. Shahbaz Ahmed
8. Shardul Thakur
9. Ravi Bishnoi
10. Shamar Joseph
11. Avesh Khan
Impact Players: David Miller, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Abdul Samad
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9. Dream11 Fantasy Prediction
Top Fantasy Picks:
• Rishabh Pant
• Suryakumar Yadav
• Jasprit Bumrah
• Ravi Bishnoi
• Hardik Pandya
C/VC Choices:
• C – Suryakumar Yadav
• VC – Rishabh Pant / Bumrah
Dream11 Team Suggestion:
Wicketkeeper:
• Rishabh Pant, Nicholas Pooran
Batters:
• Suryakumar Yadav (C), Tilak Varma, Rohit Sharma
All-Rounders:
• Hardik Pandya (VC), Mitchell Marsh
Bowlers:
• Jasprit Bumrah, Shamar Joseph, Ravi Bishnoi, Trent Boult
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10. Final Match Prediction
This promises to be a thrilling contest between two sides stacked with match-winners. Mumbai Indians will have home advantage, but Lucknow Super Giants’ superior head-to-head record gives them a psychological edge.
CrickTab Final Prediction:
Mumbai Indians to win – backed by their power-packed top order and the pace trio of Bumrah, Boult, and Topley on a flat Wankhede pitch. LSG will need Pant or Pooran to play a big knock to challenge MI’s dominance at home.
