Both MI and LSG lost their previous game and would be hoping to return to winning ways.
Preview
Mumbai Indians (MI) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will play each other in the 48th match of the IPL 2024. The match will take place at Bharat Ratna Sri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on April 30 at 7:30 PM (IST). Both teams would be desperate for a win, given the stiff challenge in the mid-table at the moment. No team has officially been eliminated from the league, and this promises to be a good contest.
LSG are placed in the fifth position in the points table. They have a total of five wins and four losses in their nine matches so far. Their positive net rate of +0.059 has kept them ahead of DC in the table. On the other hand, MI is placed in the ninth position in the points table. Only RCB are below them in the standings. They have three wins and six losses in their nine matches. Their net run rate of -0.261 has pushed them below PBKS in the table. They would be hoping to beat LSG by a big margin.
Both teams lost their previous matches. While MI lost to DC by just 10 runs in a high-scoring thriller, LSG lost to RR in their own backyard by conceding the highest run chase at home. They have some good players in their lineup like KL Rahul, Quinton De Kock, Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Krunal Pandya, Matt Henry, and others. MI has a good set of players in their lineup like Ishan Kishan, Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, and others.
Also check: Match 47, KKR vs DC Match Prediction
Match Information
Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians, Match 48
Indian Premier League, 30 Apr 2024, Tue, 7:30 PM IST ,Lucknow
Probable PlayingXI
Lucknow Super Giants
KL Rahul(C), MP Stoinis, YS Thakur, Deepak Hooda, A Badoni, KH Pandya, Q de Kock, Nicholas Pooran, Ravi Bishnoi, MJ Henry, Mohsin Khan
Bench: Devdutt Padikkal, AJ Turner, PN Mankad, Krishnappa Gowtham, Arshin Kulkarni, Kyle Mayers, Mayank Yadav, Shivam Mavi, DJ Willey, Yudhvir Singh, Naveen-ul-Haq, Arshad Khan, A Mishra, Shamar Joseph, Manimaran Siddharth
Mumbai Indians
Rohit Sharma, SA Yadav, Tilak Varma, HH Pandya(C), Tim David, N Wadhera, Mohammad Nabi, Piyush Chawla, Ishan Kishan, JJ Bumrah, L Wood
Bench: Dewald Brevis, SS Sharma, SZ Mulani, Romario Shepherd, Naman Dhir, K Kartikeya, Akash Mandwaal, N Thushara, Shreyas Gopal, AS Tendulkar, G Coetzee, A Kamboj, Kwena Maphaka, HM Desai, Vishnu Vinod, JP Behrendorff, D Madushanka
Injury News
Gerald Coetzee and Mayank Yadav are unavailable for MI and LSG due to their respective injuries.
Weather Report: Few Clouds
Win Prediction: Lucknow Super Giants
Pitch Condition: Batting
Avg 1st Inning Score: 176
Pitch Report
The match between MI and LSG is set to take place at Bharat Ratna Sri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Lucknow has changed as a pitch this season. In the last season, it was slow and difficult to bat on. This season, batters do not mind batting in the middle. Bowlers can make use of the long boundaries. Pacers can use bouncers and slower ones, while spinners can toss up the deliveries.
Captains
Quinton De Kock has not batted well for a long time in the last few games. The wicketkeeper-batter would be hoping to return to form ahead of the T20 WC 2024, which must bring the best out of him. The South African is a good batter and is a good fielder too.
Hardik Pandya returned to form in the last game by playing a fine cameo lower down the order. He has not been able to deliver as well with the bat or with the ball. But as MI is in a dire need of wins, Hardik would be hungry to step up as a player.
KL Rahul has been in good form in the last few matches. The star batter has been good with the bat and as a gloveman. Even as a skipper, he has improved. Rahul will be useful in different roles and is a good fantasy pick due to the variety of contributions.
Top
Nicholas Pooran is one of the best T20 batters in the world. The Southpaw has finished a lot of games for LSG. He has been arguably the best batter of LSG. Even as a fielder, he can claim some athletic catches and change the complexion of the game.
Marcus Stoinis played one of the greatest knocks in the history of the league when he scored an unbeaten 120*(63) against CSK to chase down 211. Against RR, he was dismissed for a duck. As per the law of averages, he could perform well against MI.
Krunal Pandya has been underrated as a performer this season. The All-rounder has contributed both as a batter and as a bowler. He can claim wickets as a bowler and be economical at the same time. With the bat, he can play a few cameos lower down the order.
Budget
Ayush Badoni is a good finisher. He can play a few cameos lower down the order and make an impact on the result. If required, he can bowl an over or two. Not to forget, he is a brilliant fielder in the outfield and takes some stunning catches.
Amit Mishra played the last game against RR and picked a wicket. The 41-year-old is still going strong and will be backed by LSG for a couple of games more. As the match is in Lucknow, he can be one of the key bowlers for his side.
Nuwan Thushara had a forgettable outing against RR. However, the Sri Lankan has everything it takes to be a leading bowler for MI. His contribution at the death can be a game-changer for MI. Even with the new ball, he can take wickets.
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Matt Henry LSG | BOWL – 6
Head To Head
Players 11/11
Team 1: 6:5
AllRounder
Grand League
Players: 11/11
Team 1: 6:5
Mega League
Players 11/11
Team 1: 6:5
CricTracker Special
Players 11/11
Team 1: 5:6
KL Rahul- 9
Marcus Stoinis- 8
Hardik Pandya- 9
Tim David- 7
Suryakumar Yadav- 9
Rohit Sharma- 9
Tilak Varma- 7
Krunal Pandya- 8
Ravi Bishnoi- 8
Jasprit Bumrah- 9
DISCLAIMER
This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
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