Mumbai Indians, currently sitting at 5th place with 5 wins from 9 matches, are set to take on Lucknow SuperGiants, who are at 6th with the same 5 wins from 9 games. Historically, these two sides have faced off 4 times in the IPL, with Mumbai Indians winning 2 and Lucknow Super Giants winning 2. With both teams looking to break into the top four, expect an intense, high-energy encounter. With star players on both sides and a close head-to-head record, this match could go down to the wire!
Live Streaming Info
Fans can watch the MI vs LSG clash live on Star Sports Network in India, Fox Sports in Australia, and Ten Sports in Pakistan.
The match will start at 3:00 PM PST, 3:30 PM IST, and 10:00 AM GMT.
Team Analysis
Mumbai Indians come into this game full of confidence after a strong win over Sunrisers Hyderabad, chasing down 144 with ease. Rohit Sharma looks in sublime touch, smashing 70 off 46 balls with classical stroke play. He’s getting solid support from Suryakumar Yadav, who blasted an unbeaten 40 off just 19 deliveries at a strike rate above 210. Will Jacks also adds stability and flair at the top order. Along with the skipper, Hardik Pandya and Will Jacks it is safe to say that the Mumbai batting lineup is nothing short of a nightmare for the opposing team’s bowlers.
On the other hand, bowling remains Mumbai’s biggest strength this season. Trent Boult is breathing fire with the new ball, picking up 4 wickets in his last match while maintaining an economy of 6.5. Deepak Chahar’s disciplined spell (4-0-12-2) and Mitchell Santner’s tight middle-overs bowling are helping MI choke opponents. Bumrah, although a bit expensive last match, remains the x-factor at the death. However, the concern is MI’s fifth bowler, with Hardik Pandya and Vignesh Puthur leaking runs. Managing their bowling combinations better will be crucial against LSG’s power-hitters.
Lucknow Super Giants are coming off a disappointing loss against Delhi Capitals, where they failed to defend 159 runs. Aiden Markram was the standout with a classy 52 off 33 balls, but support from others was inconsistent. Marcus Stoinis (45 off 36) played a steady knock, but the likes of Nicholas Pooran and Rishabh Pant failed to capitalize, putting pressure on the middle order.
Ayush Badoni’s late cameo (36 off 21) was a positive sign, showcasing his finishing ability. However, Lucknow’s batting often looks vulnerable when early wickets fall, relying heavily on Markram and Pooran to stabilize the innings. This can prove to be quite costly for the team in this high-octane contest. Additionally, bowling continues to be a concern for LSG, especially at the death. Shardul Thakur and Joseph have leaked runs in crunch moments, and unless they tighten up, it will be difficult to contain Mumbai’s in-form batsmen. Ravi Bishnoi remains their most reliable spinner but needs better support from the pace unit.
Conclusion
The MI vs LSG match will take place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi — a ground famous for high-scoring thrillers. Batting first and posting a 200+ total has often been the winning formula here. Given Mumbai Indians’ explosive batting depth and superior bowling attack, they might have a slight edge. But if Lucknow’s top order clicks and Bishnoi weaves his magic in the middle overs, the game could swing either way.
Key impact players for Mumbai Indians include Rohit Sharma and Trent Boult whereas for Lucknow Super Giants Aiden Markram and Ravi Bishnoi are expected to dominate. If you want to watch MI vs LSG live, scroll above and click on the link provided.
