MI vs LSG Players’ battles: The 45th match of TATA IPL 2025 will be played between MI and LSG at Mumbai Indians’ iconic home ground (Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai). In this article, we will explore Players’ battles and IPL stats at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
Who is ahead in this contest?
Lots of good things happened with the Mumbai Indians. Hitman got back in form, and MI improved their performance and won the last T20. They have reached at 5th place in the points table with 10 points. Rohit Sharma and Surya Kumar Yadav delivered outstanding performances with the bat, while Trent Boult took 4 wickets against the Sunrisers Hyderabad.
On the other hand, Lucknow Super Giants have had a mixed season so far. However, they lost their most recent match against Delhi Capitals by 8 wickets. Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh performed well with the bat, while Aiden Markram was the only successful bowler who took 2 wickets. With 10 points, LSG currently sit in 6th place on the points table.
In terms of head-to-head (H2H) records, Lucknow Super Giants are clearly ahead, having won 6 out of 7 matches, while Mumbai Indians have won only one match. Considering Mumbai Indians’ recent form, it appears to be the favourites to win this match.
MI vs LSG Players Battle
Surya Kumar Yadav
Strength
SKY is currently in excellent form and is the top run scorer for MI.
Weakness
Avesh Khan can create some problems.
Rohit Sharma
Strength
Strong Opener who scored consecutive two half-centuries.
Weakness
Shardul Thakur has dismissed Rohit Sharma 1 time.
Ryan Rickelton
Strength
Ryan Rickelton has a strike rate over 144.00 and an average of 33.5 at Wankhede Stadium.
Weakness
Ryan Rickelton faces some problems against Ravi Bishnoi.
Nicholas Pooran
Strength
Pooran is in fine form and is the leading run scorer for LSG.
His performance is consistent.
Weakness
Nicholas Pooran has struggled against Deepak Chahar and Jasprit Bumrah in previous encounters.
Mitchell Marsh
Strength
Perfect opener for LSG, and the batting average is over 40.00 this season.
Weakness
Mitchell Marsh appears to be uncomfortable against Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult.
Aiden Markram
Strength
Explosive opener for LSG, and accumulated 3 half-centuries in his last 4 matches.
Weakness
Aiden Markram faces problems with Trent Boult.
Top Players at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai:
Surya Kumar Yadav (MI)
Rohit Sharma (MI)
Ryan Rickelton (MI)
Jasprit Bumrah (MI)
Avesh Khan (LSG)
Nicholas Pooran (LSG)
Mitchell Marsh (LSG)
IPL Records at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai:
| Total Match | 122 |
| Batting 1st Won | 55 |
| Batting 2nd Won | 67 |
| Avg Score | 170-180 |
| Highest Total | 235 |
| Lowest Total | 67 |
MI vs LSG Pitch Report, Match 45th, Indian Premier League 2025
MI vs LSG Playing XI:
Mumbai Indians (MI):
Ryan Rickelton (WK), Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, Surya Kumar Yadav, N. Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Vignesh Puthur
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):
Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (WK/C), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan
FAQ
Who is expected to win this match?
Mumbai Indians (MI) have a high chance of winning this match.
What is the average score at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai?
The average score at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, is between 170 and 180 runs.
What is the pitch behaviour at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai?
The pitch at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai is a batting pitch, offering equal bounce and pace to play shots, with some assistance for the pacers.
