The Indian Premier League heats up, and another thrilling clash awaits fans. On April 27, the Mumbai Indians will take on the Lucknow Super Giants in the 45th Match of the season. The match will be played at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, and will begin at 3:30 PM.
With the group stage slowly moving to the end and playoffs coming near, both teams are in the middle of the playoff qualifying battle. The successful champions have had a mixed season in IPL 2025, with 5 wins and 4 losses from their 9 matches, and they are sitting pretty in the first half of the table. On the other hand, Lucknow Super Giants have had a similar outing so far in the IPL 2025 season, playing 9 matches with 5 wins and 4 losses, they are sitting at the number six with a slightly negative net run rate of -0.054.
Facing each other in Match 45, both teams will be looking for winning points to improve their chances of playoff qualification. As both teams prepare to lock horns in the upcoming match, expect nothing short of a high-voltage showdown. Below is the detailed analysis and match breakdown for both teams.
MI vs LSG Match Overview
| League | Indian Premier League 2025 |
| Match | Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants, Match 45 |
| Time | 3:30 PM IST, Sunday, April 27, 2025 |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants: Both teams preview
Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians’ campaigns have been mixed so far; the team has managed to win 5 out of their 9 matches and are placed in the first half of the table. Despite a shaky start to the tournament, the team has managed to position itself in the fourth position. After a series of continuous losses, MI bounced back so strongly that it felt like they never lost any match. With four straight wins and pure dominance on the ground, the Mumbai Indians have shifted themselves from the bottom half to the top spot of the points table. Facing LSG in this match, MI will seek revenge for their previous encounter and will be eager to extend their winning streak.
Lucknow Super Giants
Lucknow started strong in this season, but some setbacks left the team in the middle of the points table. Despite winning against dominant teams like MI, SRH, RR, KKR, the Team fell short due to inconsistency. Still with 5 wins from their 9 matches, LSG has maintained a decent ranking and season. Despite the ups and downs, they have shown resilience and are now heading against the MI; they are set to bounce back.
MI vs LSG Head-to-Head Record
| Total Matches played | 07 |
| Mumbai Indians (MI ) Won | 01 |
| Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Won | 06 |
| No Result/ Tied | 00 |
MI vs LSG Last 5 Match Form
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
| Mumbai Indians (MI ) | W, W, W, W ,L |
| Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | L, W, L, W, W |
Indian Premier League 2025, Ground Stats
| Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | |
| Total | 122 |
| Team Bat 1st | 55 |
| Team Bat 2nd | 67 |
| Tied | 00 |
| Average First Innings Score | 170 |
| Highest Score | Royal Challengers Bengaluru 235/1 |
| Lowest Score | Kolkata Knight Riders 67/10 |
Pitch Report
Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants- The 45th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to be played at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. The surface at Wankhede Stadium now seems like a balanced pitch. Traditionally, this surface has always been friendly to batters, but in the Indian T20 league, over the years, the pitch has become synonymous with aiding both batters and Bowlers. The dew factor remains an important one at this venue, so the winning team should opt for chasing. Coming onto to chase, a team can evaluate the pitch conditions well and adapt accordingly.
MI vs LSG Playing 11s (Predicted)
MI Probable Playing XI:
Ryan Rickelton (wk), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Vignesh Puthur
LSG Probable Playing XI:
Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Abdul Samad, David Miller, Shardul Thakur, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav
MI vs LSG, IPL 2025 Match 45: Key Players to watch out
| Team | Players |
| MI | Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah |
| LSG | Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Shardul Thakur |
MI vs LSG Team Prediction – Who Will Win?
As per our analysis, game stats, recent matches, and squad of these two teams, MI is expected to win this match. However, the winner can be entirely attributed to the ground stats and records. As per the ground stats, the chances of the team batting second are high, so the Batting second team will likely win Match 45 of the Indian Premier League 2025.
However, with cricket’s unpredictable nature and LSG ’s batting firepower, this match could go either way. So, please analyze on your part and then invest.
Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants Prediction Today Match: Injury Updates
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