The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is set to host an exciting clash as Mumbai Indians (MI) take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 45 of IPL 2025 on Sunday, April 27.

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After a poor start where MI managed just one win from five matches the five-time champions have staged an impressive comeback. They are now on a four-match winning streak including a dominant seven-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Meanwhile LSG who defeated MI earlier this season have been inconsistent lately and are desperate to get back to winning ways. A win here would significantly boost their playoff chances.

Match Details

• Match: MI vs LSG, Match 45 IPL 2025
• Date: April 27, 2025
• Time: 03:30 PM IST
• Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
• Live streaming: JioStar
• Live broadcast: Star Sports

MI vs LSG Pitch Report At Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

The Wankhede Stadium continues to be a dream venue for batters. With a flat pitch short boundaries and initial swing for seamers a high-scoring contest is expected. Out of 121 IPL matches at this ground teams batting second have had more success winning 65 games compared to 55 wins for teams batting first.

Average 1st innings score: 167

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

Matches Played 07

Won by Mumbai Indians 01

Won by Lucknow Super Giants 06

MI vs LSG Playing XI Prediction

Mumbai Indians Playing XI (Predicated)

Ryan Rickelton (WK), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (C), Naman Dhir, Will Jacks, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Vignesh Puthur.

Lucknow Super Giants Playing XI (Predicted)

Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (C/WK), David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav.

Key Players to Watch in MI vs LSG Match 45

Aiden Markram (LSG): Delivered an all-round show with 52 runs and 2 wickets in the last game.

Nicholas Pooran (LSG): The explosive left-hander has piled up 377 runs at a sensational strike rate of 204.89 this season.

Suryakumar Yadav (MI): In red-hot form, scoring 373 runs in nine innings at a staggering strike rate of 166.52.

Rohit Sharma (MI): The 'Hitman' smashed a solid 70-run knock in his last outing.

Hardik Pandya (MI): MI’s captain and leading wicket-taker this season, fresh off a five-wicket haul.

MI vs LSG Match 45 Winner Prediction, Who Will Win?

Considering Mumbai Indians' momentum home advantage and strong individual performances MI are the favorites to win this clash.

Their recent form has been outstanding and they have a history of thriving at Wankhede.

Prediction: Mumbai Indians to beat Lucknow Super Giants and continue their winning streak.