IPL Match Today: MI vs LSG Toss, Pitch Report, Head to Head stats, Playing 11 Predictions and Live Streaming Details

MI vs LSG IPL 2024 with Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah and KL Rahul with others

Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants IPL Match 2024: As the IPL season nears its conclusion, Mumbai Indians (MI) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will clash at the Wankhede Stadium on Friday, both squads hungry to sign off their campaigns with a victory. Although playoffs are out of reach for both sides, they aim to salvage some pride from what has been a disappointing season.

MI's playoff dreams were dashed early, enduring a challenging campaign under new skipper Hardik Pandya. The team has struggled, managing just four wins from 13 matches, leaving them at risk of finishing at the bottom. LSG's situation is equally bleak after three consecutive defeats have severely dented their playoff aspirations, with their net run rate taking a hit.

Sitting in seventh place with a net run rate of -0.787, LSG faces an insurmountable task to climb above Royal Challengers Bangalore, who boast a healthier NRR of 0.387. The transition from Rohit Sharma to Pandya as captain has faced criticism, with the team failing to find its rhythm.

While MI's batting lineup has faltered collectively, the brilliance of Jasprit Bumrah, who has claimed 20 wickets, hasn't been enough to ignite the rest of the bowling unit. With an eye on the upcoming T20 World Cup, the performances of key players like Pandya, Rohit Sharma, Bumrah, and Suryakumar Yadav will be closely monitored, as they aim to bolster India's chances.

Rohit Sharma's recent struggles with the bat, coupled with Pandya's subdued performances, have compounded MI's woes. However, Yadav has been a shining light, displaying exceptional form with three fifties and a century this season.

For LSG, despite KL Rahul's impressive run-scoring feats and Nicholas Pooran's late-order blitzes, their bowling department's collective failure has been a glaring issue. As they prepare for their final showdown, both teams will be eager to salvage some pride and end their campaigns on a positive note.

MI vs LSG Live Streaming Details

The IPL 2024 clash between Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Ginats will be televised live on the Star Sports Network. Additionally, viewers can catch the live stream of the MI vs LSG IPL 2024 match on the JioCinema app and website.

MI vs LSG Toss

LSG are still in hunt for the playoffs berth but Mumbai Indians are already out of this race. The team winning the toss would like to opt for bat first and pose a big title for the opponent to chase.

MI vs LSG Pitch Report

The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is renowned for its batsman-friendly pitch. Typically offering a flat surface with consistent bounce and carry, it enables aggressive stroke play from the batsmen. With relatively shorter boundaries, it's conducive to high-scoring encounters. However, the pitch also provides assistance to fast bowlers, particularly in the initial phases of a game.

In the recent fixture at this venue between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Mumbai, the home team SRH posted a total of 173/8 in their allotted 20 overs. Mumbai chased down the target comfortably in 17.2 overs, securing a seven-wicket victory. Suryakumar Yadav's brilliant unbeaten century, scoring 102 off just 51 deliveries, earned him the Player of the Match award.

MI vs LSG Head to Head

Out of the five encounters between the two teams, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have clinched victory in four instances. In their most recent face-off, the Super Giants secured a four-wicket win over Mumbai.

MI vs LSG Weather report

Expect a warm and muggy evening at the Wankhede Stadium, with temperatures hovering between 30 to 33°C. Although there's a slight 10% chance of rain, the conditions are favorable for a complete match.

MI vs LSG Probable 11

MI Probable 11: Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Naman Dhir, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Tim David, Anshul Kamboj, Piyush Chawla, Jasprit Bumrah, Nuwan Thushara

LSG Probable 11: KL Rahul (c/wk), Kyle Mayers, Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Nicholas Pooran, Krunal Pandya, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Arshad Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mohsin Khan

MI vs LSG Full squads:

Mumbai Indians: Ishan Kishan (wk), Rohit Sharma, Naman Dhir, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Tim David, Anshul Kamboj, Piyush Chawla, Jasprit Bumrah, Nuwan Thushara, Nehal Wadhera, Shams Mulani, Shivalik Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Romario Shepherd, Mohammad Nabi, Shreyas Gopal, Luke Wood, Harvik Desai, Gerald Coetzee, Arjun Tendulkar, Kumar Kartikeya, Akash Madhwal, Kwena Maphaka

Lucknow Super Giants: KL Rahul (wk/c), Quinton de Kock, Marcus Stoinis, Krunal Pandya, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Deepak Hooda, Krishnappa Gowtham, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Yash Thakur, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Ashton Turner, Manimaran Siddharth, Amit Mishra, Devdutt Padikkal, Arshin Kulkarni, Mohsin Khan, Kyle Mayers, Matt Henry, Prerak Mankad, Arshad Khan, Shamar Joseph