Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will be under immense pressure to turn their season around when they face Mumbai Indians (MI) in Match No. 16 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. LSG and MI both have won just once in the first three games, but MI’s sole win came in the last game. So the Mumbai Indians will be carrying better momentum into this game.
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Whatever happened during the IPL mega auction in December 2024 was out of Rishabh Pant’s control. But the truth is that the Indian international wicketkeeper is under the most pressure this IPL season. After all, the LSG franchise forked out the biggest amount ever in IPL history for his services.
Pant’s poor run of form with the bat isn’t helping his cause either. The former Delhi Capitals batter has managed scores of 0, 15, and 2 in his first three innings for Lucknow, who have won just once in those matches.
So, beyond captaincy and getting the best out of his resources, Pant will have to manage his own form and deliver with the bat. It’s also worth highlighting that Pant is too good a batter to keep producing the numbers mentioned above.
Mumbai Indians started the season with two straight defeats. The worst part was the form of their key players in the first two games. But the five-time champions made light work of defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders in their last game, winning by a whopping 8-wicket margin. So, Mumbai will be carrying good momentum into this game.
Also Read: LSG vs MI Pitch Report
LSG vs MI: Match Details
Date: Friday, April 4, 2025
Time: 07:30 PM IST
Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
LSG vs MI Dream11 Prediction: Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
Pitch Report: The pitch at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow has played well for both bowlers and batters. In the last game, Punjab Kings restricted LSG to a below-par total but chased it down comfortably, suggesting that while bowlers can get assistance, batting isn’t too difficult either. The surface generally offers some grip for spinners, while pacers who mix their lengths can be effective. A total around 170-180 could be competitive, and chasing might be the preferred option, especially with potential dew in the second innings.
Weather Report: Weather is expected to be warm and dry on Friday, April 4, with temperatures ranging from 25°C to 35°C. Humidity could be moderate, making it slightly challenging for players. Dew might play a role in the second innings, favoring teams chasing. No rain is expected, ensuring an uninterrupted game.
LSG vs MI Dream11: Team News
Lucknow Super Giants Team News-
- LSG suffered two huge blows ahead of IPL 2025 as fast bowlers Mohsin Khan and Mayank Yadav were ruled out of the season due to injury-related issues, while another pacer, Akash Deep, missed the first two games as well.
- However, Akash Deep is set to join the LSG squad and should be available to play against Mumbai Indians.
- If deemed fit, he might replace M Siddharth in LSG’s playing XI.
- Lucknow Super Giants Full Squads: Nicholas Pooran, Ravi Bishnoi, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, Ayush Badoni, Rishabh Pant, David Miller, Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Avesh Khan, Abdul Samad, Aryan Juyal, Akash Deep, Himmat Singh, M Siddharth, Digvesh Singh, Shahbaz Ahamad, Shamar Joseph, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Arshin Kulkarni, Matthew Breetzke
Mumbai Indians Team News-
- Jasprit Bumrah has returned to bowling in the nets, but the premier fast bowler remains unavailable for Mumbai Indians. There’s no official confirmation on when he will return to competitive action.
- No other injury concerns for the five-time IPL champions. They should stick with the same combination they used in the 8-wicket win against KKR.
- Mumbai Indians Full Squad: Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma, Trent Boult, Naman Dhir, Robin Minz, Karn Sharma, Ryan Rickelton, Deepak Chahar, Allah Ghazanfar, Will Jacks, Ashwani Kumar, Mitchell Santner, Reece Topley, Shrijith Krishnan, Raj Angad Bawa, Satyanarayana Raju, Bevon Jacobs, Arjun Tendulkar, Lizaad Williams, Vignesh Puthur
LSG vs MI Dream11 Prediction: Expected Playing 11
Lucknow Super Giants Expected Playing 11
- Aiden Markram
- Mitchell Marsh
- Nicholas Pooran
- Rishabh Pant (C / WK)
- Ayush Badoni
- David Miller
- Abdul Samad
- Shardul Thakur
- Avesh Khan
- Digvesh Singh
- Ravi Bishnoi
Impact Player: Akash Deep / M Siddharth
Mumbai Indians Expected Playing 11
- Rohit Sharma
- Ryan Rickelton (WK)
- Will Jacks
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Tilak Varma
- Hardik Pandya (C)
- Naman Dhir
- Mitchell Santner
- Deepak Chahar
- Trent Boult
- Ashwani Kumar
Impact Player: Vignesh Puthur
LSG vs MI Dream11 Top Fantasy Picks
- Rohit Sharma: The Champions Trophy winning captain might be facing the heat due to a poor run of form, but don’t overlook him at all. Rohit Sharma is a pure match winner on any given day. He should be in your LSG vs MI Fantasy Cricket Teams for this game.
- Nicholas Pooran: With 189 runs in three innings, Nicholas Pooran is the current holder of the Orange Cap. More than the runs, it’s the manner in which he scored them—at a strike rate of over 200—that makes him a dangerous player.
- Hardik Pandya: Mumbai Indians have too many match winners in their rank and one of the high-profile player is their captain Hardik Pandya. The MI superstar is one of the best all-rounders in white-ball format. His two-way skills make him a no-nonsense option to have in fantasy cricket teams.
- Mitchell Marsh: Though he went out for a golden duck in the last match, Marsh is one of the in-form players for Lucknow Super Giants this season. The Australian has scored two half centuries in three innings this season.
- Suryakumar Yadav: Scored 27 runs off just nine balls in the last match. He is a box-office who makes things happen with the bat. SKY, as he is known by fans, is worth considering as a captain in fantasy cricket teams.
- Trent Boult: One of the best new-ball bowler in the world. Trent Boult is a pure toe crusher. He is equally effective at the back end of the innings as well.
RCB vs GT Dream11 Fantasy Team
- WICKET-KEEPER: N Pooran, R Rickelton
- BATSMEN: S Yadav, M Marsh, R Sharma, A Badoni
- ALL–ROUNDERS: H Pandya, M Santner
- BOWLERS: T Boult, S Thakur, A Deep
Captain/Vice-Captain options: Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh, Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Trent Boult
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