The 48th game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 should unfold in between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) And Mumbai Indians (MI) at the famous Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium.
Lucknow has had a varied season in the 17th edition of the financially strong league. As they continue to fight for a spot in the playoffs, strong competition from other teams poses a major challenge to their pursuit of a top-four spot.
In contrast, Mumbai’s journey in IPL 2024 has been full of difficulties. With just three wins so far, the Hardik Pandya-led team faces a tough battle to qualify for the playoffs.
LSG vs. MI, head-to-head record
In the big-money league, Lucknow and Mumbai have a short history, having met each other just four times. Despite the limited number of encounters, LSG maintained their dominance and secured three wins compared to MI’s single win.
Overview of Lucknow Super Giants
Lucknow are currently placed fifth on the points table and will be hoping to progress further and finish the league phase in the top four to secure their place in the playoffs. In nine games, LSG has won 5 and 10 points with a net run rate of +0.075. They last faced Rajasthan Royals (RR) this season and suffered a 7-wicket defeat.
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LSG is likely to field XI for the IPL 2024 match against MI
- Quinton de Kock
- KL Rahul (f/f)
- Marcus Stoinis
- Deepak Hooda
- Nicholas Pooran
- Ayush Badoni
- Krunal Pandya
- Matt Henry
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Mohsin Khan
- Yash Thakur
A closer look at each player:
- Quinton de Kock
Role: Opening batsman, wicketkeeper.
Strength: Aggressive batting, particularly adept at power hitting in the powerplay overs. Provides stability behind the stumps. - KL Rahul (f/f)
Role: Captain, wicketkeeper, first class batsman.
Strength: Versatile hitter who can adapt to different game situations. Provides leadership and stability as a wicketkeeper. - Marcus Stoinis
Role: All-rounder, medium quality dough.
Strength: Explosive bat capable of quick runs in the middle overs. Also contributes as a medium-pace bowler with the ball. - Deepak Hooda
Role: Medium order dough.
Strength: Great batting ability, particularly effective at closing innings. Provides a valuable option in the middle overs. - Nicholas Pooran
Role: Medium order dough.
Strength: Explosive hitter known for his ability to quickly accelerate running speed. A key player in the death overs. - Ayush Badoni
Role: Medium batsman, occasional leg-spinner.
Strength: Young talent with a solid hitting technique. Offers an additional spin option if required. - Krunal Pandya
Role: All-rounder, left-handed middle-order batsman, left-arm spinner.
Strength: Effective batting in the middle overs coupled with useful left arm spin. Brings balance to the team. - Matt Henry
Role: Pace bowler.
Strength: Accurate bowling, particularly effective with swing and ability to take early wickets. Provides control in the bowling department. - Ravi Bishnoi
Role: Leg spinner.
Strength: Ability to take wickets, especially in the middle overs. Known for his control and variations. - Mohsin Khan
Role: Left-arm pace bowler.
Strength: Provides variety through angles and swing. Provides an additional dimension to the speed attack. - Yash Thakur
Role: Right-arm pace bowler.
Strength: Pace and bounce, particularly effective in the first few overs. Adds depth to the pace bowling line-up.
Overview of Mumbai Indians
Mumbai have won only 3 games out of 9 games and have only 6 points with a negative net run rate of -0.261. Although it is very difficult for MI to secure a place in the top 4, mathematically they are still in the running. Their recent encounters with RR and Delhi Capitals (DC) resulted in losses and they will be looking to avoid a third defeat in a row.
MI is likely to play XI for the IPL 2024 match against LSG
- Rohit Sharma
- Ishan Kishan
- Tilak Varma
- Hardik Pandya (c)
- Nehal Wadhera
- Tim David
- Muhammad the Prophet
- Piyush Chawla
- Luke Wood/Gerald Coetzee
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Nuwan Thushara
A closer look at each player:
- Rohit Sharma
Role: Open dough
Strength: Exceptional batting technique that can anchor both innings and aggressive batting play. Also provides experience and leadership. - Ishan Kishan
Role: Wicketkeeper, first class batsman.
Strength: Explosive strike, particularly strong in powerplay overs. Adds depth to the batting line-up and versatility as a wicketkeeper. - Tilak Varma
Role: Medium order dough.
Strength: Young talent with solid hitting technique. Can build innings and speed up run rate when needed. - Hardik Pandya
Role: All-rounder, captain.
Strength: Explosive strike, particularly effective in death overs. Also contributes with his medium-pace bowling and athleticism on the field. A good leader who understands the team and is considered a future captain of Team India. - Nehal Wadhera
Role: Medium order dough.
Strength: Solid batting technique that can stabilize the innings and turn the bat. Adds depth to the middle order. - Tim David
Role: Middle-order batsman, off-spin bowler.
Strength: Powerful batsman known for his ability to clear the boundary. Offers an additional spin option with his off-spin bowling. - Muhammad the Prophet
Role: All-rounder, off-spin bowler.
Strength: Experienced all-rounder who contributes with both bat and ball. Effective off-spin bowling and able to finish innings with the bat. - Piyush Chawla
role: Leg spinner.
Strength: Experienced leg-spinner known for his variation and ability to take crucial wickets in the middle overs. Adds depth to the spin bowling department. - Gerald Coetzee
Role: Pace bowler.
Strength: Offers pace and bounce, particularly effective with the new ball. Offers variety in the pace bowling attack. - Jasprit Bumrah
Role: Pace bowler.
Strength: World-class fast bowler known for his ability to bowl yorkers and variations of pace. An important wicket-taker in all formats of the game. - Nuwan Thushara
Role: Left-arm pace bowler.
Strength: Adds variety with his left-arm pace bowling. He is able to swing the ball and trouble hitters with his angles.