Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians face off in IPL 2025’s 16th match on April 4 in Lucknow. Both teams have struggled, winning just once in three games. Lucknow aims to recover from a tough home defeat, while Mumbai looks to build momentum after their first win.
Ekana Cricket Stadium’s pitch offers scoring opportunities but slows down later, making spin crucial. Batting conditions improve in the second innings due to dew. Lucknow’s weather will be warm and humid, with no rain expected.
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LSG vs MI Prediction & Tips
Lucknow Super Giants started strong with a dominant win over Sunrisers Hyderabad but stumbled after an eight-wicket loss to Punjab Kings. Their batting remains inconsistent, with Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran carrying most of the responsibility. Shardul Thakur leads the bowling attack with six wickets but has been expensive, conceding at 10.22 per over. Akash Deep’s return should strengthen their bowling.
Mumbai Indians, after two losses, bounced back with a dominant win over Kolkata Knight Riders. Their bowlers dismantled KKR for 117, setting up an easy chase. Ryan Rickelton anchored the innings with an unbeaten 62, while Suryakumar Yadav maintained his form. Conditions favor chasing, making the toss a key factor.
LSG vs MI Betting Tips
Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants – Coin Toss
Batting conditions improve in the second innings at Ekana Cricket Stadium due to dew, making chasing the better option. In the last match, Punjab Kings easily chased 172 in 16.2 overs against LSG. Teams winning the toss should opt to bowl first to take advantage of better batting conditions later.
Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants – Who Will Win?
Lucknow Super Giants have dominated Mumbai Indians in the IPL, winning five of six matches. However, Mumbai enters this match with momentum after a commanding win. Their bowling attack is well-balanced, capable of breaking key partnerships, while their batting lineup is settling into form.
LSG relies heavily on overseas players for runs, and their bowling struggles when Shardul Thakur fails to strike early. Mumbai appears better suited to the conditions and has the depth to exploit Lucknow’s weaknesses. Mumbai Indians are well-positioned to claim another win.
Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants – Top Batters
Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants – Top Bowler
LSG vs MI Prediction & Tips – Batting First Team Scores
Ekana Cricket Stadium usually sees first-innings totals around 166. Kolkata Knight Riders posted the highest IPL 2024 score here with 235-6, securing a 98-run win. Only one 200+ total was recorded in 14 innings last season. In IPL 2025, teams may need 190-200 to defend comfortably.
LSG vs MI Dream11 Prediction Playing XI
Mumbai Indians
- 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
Lucknow Super Giants
- 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
LSG vs MI Live Score IPL 2025
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LSG vs MI Head-to-Head
| Matches Played | LSG Won | MI Won | Tie | NR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Last 5 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
LSG vs MI Betting Odds and Betting Rate
With bookies favoring Mumbai Indians at 1.70 against LSG at 2.15, the latter holds a strong advantage. Lucknow’s lackluster bowling make MI the clear pick.
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LSG vs MI Prediction & Tips – Who Will Win?
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Nicholas Pooran has been in explosive form, smashing 15 sixes in three matches, averaging five per game. With his ability to clear the ropes against both pace and spin, we expect him to hit more than 1.5 sixes against Mumbai at odds of 2.00.
Aiden Markram has shown glimpses of form, scoring 28 in his last outing and 44 runs overall in three games. With a solid technique and an attacking approach, we back him to score over 22.5 runs at 1.85.
Pooran has been a consistent run-scorer, passing 40 runs in all three matches this season. At Lucknow, he has 261 runs in 15 matches, while against Mumbai, he averages 34.16 with a strike rate of 176.72. Over 28.5 runs looks like a smart play at 1.85.
Ryan Rickelton bounced back with an unbeaten 62* after two unlucky dismissals. He thrives on slightly sticky tracks and is expected to score over 23.5 runs at 1.85.
The previous match at Lucknow had a total match score of 348, and the pitch remains balanced with bowlers in the game. A moderate-scoring contest is likely, making under 353.5 total match runs at 1.91 a solid bet.
Last Updated on April 4, 2025
