Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), currently in sixth place on the points table, will take on the mighty Mumbai Indians on Friday, April 4, at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
Super Giants will be coming into the game after a loss in their previous clash. The Rishabh Pant-led side suffered a disappointing defeat to Punjab Kings at home, handing them their second win of the season. Taking on the five-time champions, the Mumbai side, LSG will aim to register their second win of the season.
On the other hand, the Mumbai Indians began the season with back-to-back losses. However, they registered an emphatic win over defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders to get their campaign back on track. The Hardik Pandya-led side currently finds itself in fifth place in the standings and will be hoping to carry on their winning momentum.
LSG vs MI Match Details
| Match | Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians, Match 16, IPL 2025 |
| Venue | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| Date & Time | Friday, April 4, 2025, 7:30 PM (IST) |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming Details | Sports18/Star Sports Network, JioHotstar (app & website) |
Ekana Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The Ekana Stadium pitch is a complete red soil surface known for its pace and bounce. Despite being a high-scoring venue, its long boundaries provide some respite for the bowlers. The pitch has an even grass covering, ensuring minimal seam movement but providing some turn and bounce for the spinners.
Hot Picks for LSG vs MI Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
| Nicholas Pooran – The left-handed batsman from Lucknow Super Giants plays in the top order. He scored 44 runs in his last match. |
| Mitchell Marsh – The right-handed opener from Lucknow Super Giants was dismissed for a duck in the last match but has the potential to play a big innings in the upcoming game. |
Top Picks:
| Hardik Pandya – The right-handed batsman and right-arm medium fast bowler from Mumbai Indians picked up 1 wicket in the last match and can make an impact with both bat and ball. |
| Suryakumar Yadav – The right-handed batsman from Mumbai Indians contributed 27 runs in the last match and will aim for a bigger knock next time. |
Budget Picks:
| Ravi Bishnoi – The right-arm leg-break bowler from LSG can be crucial in the middle overs, especially while defending a total. |
| Will Jacks – The right-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler from Mumbai Indians can contribute effectively with both bat and ball. |
LSG vs MI Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
| Captain | Nicholas Pooran & Mitchell Marsh |
| Vice-Captain | Hardik Pandya & Suryakumar Yadav |
LSG vs MI Dream11 Prediction Team 1
- Keepers – Nicholas Pooran (c), Rishabh Pant, Ryan Rickelton
- Batsmen – Suryakumar Yadav, Mitchell Marsh, Tilak Varma
- All-rounders – Hardik Pandya (vc), Aiden Markram, Will Jacks
- Bowlers – Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur
LSG vs MI Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Nicholas Pooran, Ryan Rickelton
- Batsmen – Suryakumar Yadav (vc), Mitchell Marsh (c), Tilak Varma
- All-rounders – Hardik Pandya, Aiden Markram, Will Jacks
- Bowlers – Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur, Trent Boult
LSG vs MI Predicted Playing 11s
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):
Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi
Impact Player: Prince Yadav
Mumbai Indians (MI):
Ryan Rickelton(w), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Ashwani Kumar, Vignesh Puthur.
Impact Player: Rohit Sharma
LSG vs MI Match Winner Prediction:
Considering their impressive squad roster, Lucknow Super Giants are expected to dominate this match and secure a convincing win.