Mumbai Indians (MI) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will be taking on each other in the 45th match of the ongoing IPL 2025. The MI vs LSG match is scheduled to be played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday (April 27).
The upcoming MI vs LSG game will be the second meeting between the two teams this season. In the first meeting, LSG beat MI by 12 runs to extend their impressive record against the five-time champions. It was LSG’s fifth win over MI in six games.
LSG will be eyeing another win over MI and return to winning ways to reignite their playoff chances. MI, on the other hand, will be keen to avenge the loss and continue their winning run.
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MI vs LSG Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match 45 2025?
Match Preview – MI vs LSG, Match 45, IPL 2025
- Date: April 27, 2025
- Time: 3:30 PM IST
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Live Broadcast and live streaming: Star Sports, JioCinema
MI are on a roll at the moment. The five-time champions have won their last four games and will be eyeing a fifth straight win. The impressive run has put them firmly in contention for a playoff spot, and they will be eager to continue the run.
In their last game, MI thrashed Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets. Chasing 144 runs, MI chased down the total inside 16 overs by losing only three wickets. They are currently in the fourth spot in the points table with five wins from nine games.
LSG, on the other hand, are coming into this game on the back of a crushing 8-wicket defeat at the hands of Delhi Capitals. After LSG set DC a target of 160 runs, the latter chased down the total inside 18 overs by losing just two wickets. LSG are currently at the sixth spot in the table with five wins.
MI vs LSG Match prediction – Head-to-head record:
- Total matches: 06
- Won by MI: 01
- Won by LSG: 05
While MI are one of the most decorated teams in IPL history, they have not been able to dominate LSG. Out of the six games between the two teams so far, LSG have won a staggering five games while MI have emerged victorious just once.
MI vs LSG Match Prediction – Pitch Report:
- Batting pitch: The Wankhede Stadium has traditionally been a batsmen’s paradise. The flat pitch and the smaller boundaries give the batters ample opportunity to score big. Bowlers are likely to get some swing early in the match.
- Average First Innings Score: 170
- Win percentage batting second: 54.17
MI vs LSG Match prediction – Weather update:
- Rain forecast: Nil
- Temperature: 33-30°C
- Humidity: 60-70%
MI vs LSG Match Prediction – Toss Prediction & Impact
Toss winner likely to choose: Bowl first
The Wankhede Stadium favours the batters more, and both teams would like to chase rather than bat first. Additionally, fast bowlers are also expected to get some help from the surface early in the match. Both teams will be keen to exploit the bowling conditions early in the game before trying to chase down the total.
Key Players to Watch
Mumbai Indians:
- Rohit Sharma
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Tilak Varma
- Trent Boult
- Deepak Chahar
Lucknow Super Giants:
- Aiden Markram
- Mitchell Marsh
- Nicholas Pooran
- Shardul Thakur
- Ravi Bishnoi
MI vs LSG Match prediction – Recent form:
- MI – W, W, W
- LSG- L, W, L
MI are the team in form at the moment. They have won all of their last three games while LSG have managed to win only one of their last three matches.
MI vs LSG – Predicted Playing XIs
MI: Ryan Rickelton(w), Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah
LSG: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Abdul Samad, David Miller, Shardul Thakur, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav
Expert Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match?
- If MI bats first, they will be eyeing a big score. With Rohit Sharma in good form, they will be hoping to get off to a good start, and their explosive middle order can power them to a good total. They also have a strong bowling lineup to defend the total.
- If LSG bat first, they can face some trouble. In Deepak Chahar and Trent Boult, MI have two of the best swing bowlers in the world on their side, and the pacers could make life difficult for the visitors.
With form and home advantage on their side, MI will start the game as favourites and are expected to beat LSG.
