IPL 2025: Resurgent Mumbai Indians Face Off Against LSG in Crucial Playoff Showdown
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Synopsis
On April 26, 2025, the Mumbai Indians, riding a four-match winning streak, will face the Lucknow Super Giants in Match 45 of the IPL 2025 at Wankhede Stadium. Both teams have 10 points, but Mumbai is in fourth place. With key players in form, this match is crucial for playoff aspirations.
Key Takeaways
- Mumbai Indians are on a four-match winning streak.
- Lucknow Super Giants are also in contention for playoffs.
- Key players include Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav.
- Jasprit Bumrah has bolstered the bowling attack.
- Rishabh Pant has struggled for LSG.
Mumbai, April 26 (NationPress) Riding high on the success of four consecutive victories and climbing to the fourth spot in the points chart, Mumbai Indians are eager to maintain their winning streak as they face off against Lucknow Super Giants in Match 45 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Wankhede Stadium this Sunday.
Currently positioned fourth with 10 points from nine matches, Mumbai Indians aim to solidify their playoff prospects with another win. Meanwhile, their rivals, Lucknow Super Giants, also hold 10 points from nine games but find themselves in sixth due to a lower net run rate.
After a shaky start to the IPL 2025 season, Hardik Pandya's squad has regained its form, overcoming initial losses, including a defeat to LSG at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
This weekend's encounter at the Wankhede Stadium offers the perfect chance for revenge. The team has found a productive rhythm with opener Rohit Sharma returning to form, scoring back-to-back half-centuries. Suryakumar Yadav is also hitting impressive runs while maintaining his aggressive playing style, along with significant contributions from Ryan Rickelton, Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, and Hardik Pandya.
However, it’s the bowlers that have made a remarkable impact for Mumbai Indians. Jasprit Bumrah, returning from a long injury absence, has coincided with the team's resurgence, alongside Mitchell Santner, Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, and promising youngsters like Vignesh Puthur and Ashwani Kumar, all stepping up significantly.
On the flip side, Lucknow Super Giants have also bounced back after an initial defeat. Their batting lineup has been crucial, with Nicholas Pooran (377), Mitchell Marsh (344), and Aiden Markram (328) all featuring in the top 10 for the Orange Cap. Ayush Badoni has been instrumental in the middle order with 217 runs in nine matches, while David Miller (118) and Abdul Samad (113) have also contributed.
The only concern for LSG is their captain Rishabh Pant, who has struggled, managing just one half-century (63 against Chennai Super Kings).
On the bowling side, Shardul Thakur has been a standout performer after being called up as an injury replacement, taking 12 wickets in nine matches. Digvesh Singh has emerged as a surprise package with nine wickets, while both Avesh Khan and Ravi Bishnoi have contributed eight wickets each.
Having won crucial matches against CSK, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Sunrisers Hyderabad at home, Mumbai Indians have found the Wankhede Stadium pitch favorable, which typically aids bowlers initially and batters later with dew. This trend is expected to continue into Sunday’s match.
In terms of recent performance, Mumbai Indians hold an advantage with four victories in their last five matches, while LSG has secured three wins. However, historically, Lucknow Super Giants lead with six wins out of the seven encounters between the two sides, providing MI a chance to improve their record.
Squads:
Mumbai Indians: Hardik Pandya (c), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Robin Minz, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Shrijith Krishnan (wk), Bevon Jacobs, Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Will Jacks, Mitchell Santner, Raj Angad Bawa, Vignesh Puthur, Corbin Bosch, Trent Boult, Karn Sharma, Deepak Chahar, Ashwani Kumar, Reece Topley, VS Penmetsa, Arjun Tendulkar, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Jasprit Bumrah.
Lucknow Super Giants Squad: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (w/c), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Akash Deep, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Prince Yadav, Shahbaz Ahmed, Manimaran Siddharth, Akash Maharaj Singh, Mayank Yadav, Shamar Joseph, Arshin Kulkarni, Yuvraj Chaudhary, RS Hangargekar, Aryan Juyal, Matthew Breetzke, Himmat Singh.
