IPL 2025: Match 16: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), currently holding the sixth position on the points table, are set to face the formidable Mumbai Indians (MI) on Friday, April 4, at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
Match Overview
LSG enters this fixture after a disappointing defeat in their previous match. The Rishabh Pant-led side suffered a setback against Punjab Kings, marking their second loss of the season. Facing the five-time champions Mumbai Indians, LSG will be eager to secure their second victory in IPL 2025.
Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians had a rough start, losing their first two matches. However, they made a strong comeback with a dominant win over defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders. Led by Hardik Pandya, MI currently sits at fifth place on the table and will aim to continue 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, at 7:30 PM (IST)
- Live Broadcast & Streaming: Sports18/Star Sports Network, JioHotstar (app & website)
Ekana Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The Ekana Stadium pitch is a red soil surface that offers pace and bounce. While it is generally a high-scoring venue, the long boundaries provide an advantage to bowlers. The presence of grass on the pitch ensures minimal seam movement, but spinners can still get turn and bounce.
Historically, the pitch has been slow, making stroke play difficult as the ball doesn’t come onto the bat smoothly. Spinners tend to dominate here, utilizing the surface’s grip, while pacers with variations can also prove effective. Dew is unlikely to have a significant impact, and the team winning the toss is likely to opt for bowling first to restrict the opposition.
Head-to-Head Record (LSG vs MI in IPL)
| Matches Played | Won by LSG | Won by MI | Tied | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
- First-ever fixture: April 16, 2022
- Most recent fixture: May 17, 2024
LSG vs MI Predicted Playing XIs
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):
- Mitchell Marsh
- Aiden Markram
- Nicholas Pooran
- Rishabh Pant (c & wk)
- Ayush Badoni
- David Miller
- Abdul Samad
- Digvesh Singh Rathi
- Shardul Thakur
- Avesh Khan
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Impact Player: Prince Yadav
Mumbai Indians (MI):
- Ryan Rickelton (wk)
- 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
