Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will face Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 16th match of IPL 2025 on Friday, April 4, at Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. Both teams have had identical starts to the season winning one match and losing two.

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LSG suffered a disappointing defeat against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their last game while Mumbai Indians bounced back strongly with a dominant win over defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) after back-to-back losses. With both teams looking for their second win of the season this clash becomes crucial for their campaign momentum.

Match Details

• Match: LSG vs MI, Match 16, IPL 2025
• Date: April 4, 2025
• Time: 07:30 PM IST
• Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
• Live Streaming: JioStar
• Live Broadcast: Star Sports

LSG vs MI Pitch Report at Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

The Ekana Stadium pitch is a red soil surface known for its pace and bounce, but it also assists spinners due to its long boundaries. Despite being a high-scoring venue at times, the slow nature of the pitch makes stroke-making tricky Teams batting first have won 7 out of 15 IPL matches played here, making the toss an important factor.

Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played 6

Won by Lucknow Super Giants 5

Won by Mumbai Indians 1

LSG vs MI Playing XI Prediction

Lucknow Super Giants Playing XI (Predicted):

Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi

Mumbai Indians Playing XI (Predicted):

Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Ashwani Kumar

Key Players to Watch in LSG vs MI Match 16

Nicholas Pooran (LSG)

LSG’s explosive wicketkeeper-batter Nicholas Pooran is currently the Orange Cap holder with 189 runs in three matches. His ability to dominate bowlers with a high strike rate will be key for LSG’s chances.

Suryakumar Yadav (MI)

Mumbai Indians' star batter Suryakumar Yadav has found his rhythm and could be the game-changer against LSG. His ability to accelerate in the middle overs makes him a dangerous opponent.

Ashwani Kumar (MI)

A breakout star for MI in IPL 2025, Ashwani Kumar impressed with 4/24 against KKR. His left-arm pace adds variety to MI’s attack, and he could be a major threat on a pitch that favors seamers early on.

Mitchell Santner (MI)

The New Zealand all-rounder will be crucial on spin-friendly conditions at Ekana. If the pitch assists spinners, Santner’s control and accuracy could make a big difference.

LSG vs MI Match 16 Winner Prediction, Who Will Win?

Mumbai Indians enter as favorites due to their strong comeback in the previous match. Despite playing away, MI have a 70% chance of winning, as per betting odds. With experienced match-winners like Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya and Mitchell Santner, MI hold the edge in this contest