The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will face off against the Mumbai Indians (MI) in Match 16 of IPL 2025 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Both teams are struggling for consistency, with LSG and MI each securing just one win in three matches. This clash promises high stakes, with key players like Rishabh Pant, Rohit Sharma, and Nicholas Pooran under pressure to deliver. Below is a detailed LSG vs MI Dream11 prediction Today Match, including team combinations, player picks, and tactical insights.
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Lucknow vs Mumbai Indians Match Details
- Date & Time: April 4, 2025, 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
- Live Streaming: JioCinema, Star Sports Network.
LSG vs MI: Today Match Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The Ekana Stadium pitch, recently shifted to a black-soil surface, is expected to favor spin bowlers early on, with grip and slower bounce. However, the red-soil sections could assist pacers initially. The average first-innings score here is 160–180, and dew in the second innings might make chasing advantageous.
Weather: Clear skies, temperatures around 36–38°C, and humidity at 16%. Dew could impact spinners later.
Lucknow vs Mumbai Indians Predicted Playing XIs
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
- Mitchell Marsh
- Aiden Markram
- Nicholas Pooran (WK)
- Rishabh Pant (C)
- Ayush Badoni
- David Miller
- Abdul Samad
- Shardul Thakur
- Digvesh Rathi
- Avesh Khan
- Ravi Bishnoi
Impact Sub: Akash Deep/Prince Yadav.
Mumbai Indians (MI)
- Rohit Sharma
- Ryan Rickelton (WK)
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Tilak Varma
- Hardik Pandya (C)
- Naman Dhir
- Mitchell Santner
- Deepak Chahar
- Trent Boult
- Ashwani Kumar
- Vignesh Puthur
Impact Sub: Mujeeb Ur Rahman.
Key Player Picks for LSG vs MI Dream11 Team
Top Batters
- Nicholas Pooran (LSG): The left-hander is LSG’s top scorer this season, striking at 178+ in IPL 2024. A must-have for his explosive finishing.
- Suryakumar Yadav (MI): SKY’s 27* off 9 balls against KKR highlights his form. Ideal for captaincy.
- Mitchell Marsh (LSG): Despite a recent duck, his aggressive starts make him a high-risk, high-reward pick.
All-Rounders
- Hardik Pandya (MI): MI’s skipper excels with both bat and ball. His knack for breakthroughs and late hitting adds value.
- Mitchell Santner (MI): Spin-friendly conditions boost his appeal for wickets and economical spells.
Bowlers
- Ravi Bishnoi (LSG): Ekana’s spin-friendly track suits his leg-breaks. Took 9 wickets here last season 7.
- Trent Boult (MI): Swing and pace with the new ball could trouble LSG’s top order.
- Shardul Thakur (LSG): His four-wicket haul against SRH shows his form.
Differential Picks
- Rohit Sharma (MI): He is Struggling for runs (0, 8, 13), but his past record in Lucknow (2024 half-century) makes him a gamble.
- Akash Deep (LSG): Likely debutant; could replicate Arshdeep Singh’s success on this pitch.
- Rishabh Pant (LSG): May open to revive form. High ceiling if he clicks.
LSG vs MI Dream11 Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
- Safe Picks:
- Nicholas Pooran (C), Hardik Pandya (VC).
- Risky Picks:
- Mitchell Marsh (C), Suryakumar Yadav (VC).
Lucknow vs Mumbai Dream11 Team Combinations
Balanced Team (H2H)
- WK: Nicholas Pooran (C), Ryan Rickelton
- Batters: Suryakumar Yadav, Mitchell Marsh, Tilak Varma
- All-Rounders: Hardik Pandya (VC), Mitchell Santner
- Bowlers: Trent Boult, Ravi Bishnoi, Shardul Thakur, Ashwani Kumar
Aggressive Team (Grand League)
- WK: Rishabh Pant
- Batters: Rohit Sharma, David Miller, Aiden Markram
- All-Rounders: Hardik Pandya (C), Naman Dhir
- Bowlers: Akash Deep, Vignesh Puthur, Avesh Khan
LSG vs MI: Today Match Prediction
LSG holds a 5–1 head-to-head edge, but MI’s recent win against KKR and stronger bowling attack (Ashwani Kumar’s 4-wicket haul) tilt the odds slightly in their favor. However, LSG’s spin trio (Bishnoi, Rathi, and Santner) could exploit the conditions. Verdict: MI (60%) vs LSG (40%).
Final Tips
- Prioritize spinners and all-rounders due to pitch conditions.
- Monitor the toss: Chasing teams have won 70% of games here in 2025.
- Use impact subs like Akash Deep (LSG) or Mujeeb (MI) for late-game flexibility.