The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will face off against the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 16th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on April 4, 2025, at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST and will be broadcast live on JioHotstar and the Star Sports Network.
Both teams are aiming to solidify their positions in the points table, making this clash crucial for gaining momentum early in the tournament.
Match Overview
- Fixture: Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians
- Date: April 4, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar, Star Sports Network
Team Updates
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
LSG enters the match under the leadership of KL Rahul, boasting a balanced squad with explosive batters and a strong bowling attack.
They have had a mixed start to IPL 2025, winning one match and losing another.
The team’s batting lineup is spearheaded by Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh, while Shardul Thakur leads their bowling unit with impactful performances.
Key Players to Watch:
- Nicholas Pooran: Runs Scored: 145 runs in 2 matches.
- Mitchell Marsh: Runs Scored: 124 runs in 2 matches.
- Shardul Thakur: Wickets Taken: 6 wickets in 2 matches.
Mumbai Indians (MI)
Mumbai Indians, led by Rohit Sharma, have struggled early in IPL 2025 with only one win from three matches.
However, their squad features experienced players like Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah, alongside promising bowlers such as Vignesh Puthur.
MI will look to bounce back with strong performances from their star players and capitalize on their bowling depth.
Key Players to Watch:
- Suryakumar Yadav: Runs Scored: 104 runs in 3 matches.
- Vignesh Puthur: Wickets Taken: 4 wickets in 2 matches.
- Ashwani Kumar: Wickets Taken: Impressive debut performance this season.
Pitch Report
The pitch at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium is known for being balanced but slightly bowler-friendly.
Seamers often find assistance early on, while spinners come into play as the match progresses.
Teams batting first generally have an advantage here due to slower conditions later in the game.
- Average First Innings Score: ~160 runs
- Teams Batting First Win Percentage: ~60%
Weather Conditions
The weather forecast for Lucknow indicates clear skies with temperatures around 32°C during match time, ensuring ideal conditions for cricket.
Dew is expected to play a role in the second innings, making it challenging for bowlers to grip the ball effectively.
Match Insights
Both teams bring unique strengths into this contest:
- LSG will rely on their explosive top order led by Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh while leveraging Shardul Thakur’s wicket-taking abilities to challenge MI’s batting lineup.
- MI will look to capitalize on Suryakumar Yadav’s consistency and Vignesh Puthur’s bowling form to counter LSG’s threats effectively.
