Today’s IPL 2025 match between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Mumbai Indians (MI) will be the 16th match of the season. The game will be played at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Both teams have had mixed starts this season and are looking for consistency.
Match: Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians
Date: 4 April 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Live Streaming: JioHotstar
Live Broadcast: Star Sports Network
- LSG Position: 6th on the points table
- MI Position: 5th on the points table
LSG have won 5 out of the 6 matches played against MI so far, but MI are coming into this match with momentum after a strong win against KKR. This sets up an exciting contest.
Toss Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s Toss?
Looking at recent trends and captain records:
| Team | Tosses Played | Tosses Won | Toss Win % |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSG | 16 | 7 | 43% |
| MI | 16 | 12 | 75% |
Likely Toss Winner: Mumbai Indians
MI have a strong toss record both home and away and are expected to win the toss today.
Mumbai Indians Won the Toss & Chose to Bowl
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Pitch Report – Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
- Pitch Type: Balanced
- Batting Conditions: Moderate scoring, slightly better for chasing
- Pace Bowling: Some swing early
- Spin Bowling: Average turn, more effective in middle overs
- Average First Innings Score: 166
- Highest Total at Venue: 235/6 (KKR vs LSG, IPL 2024)
Chasing Advantage: Dew helps batting in second innings.
Toss Decision: Bowl First
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches | LSG Wins | MI Wins |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5 | 1 |
LSG have dominated this rivalry, but MI will want to change the narrative with their improving form.
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Team Form & Key Players
Mumbai Indians
Last Match: Defeated KKR by 8 wickets
Key Batters:
- Ryan Rickelton – 62* off 41
- Suryakumar Yadav – 27 off 9 (Strike rate: 300)
Key Bowlers:
- Ashwani Kumar – 4 wickets (dream debut)
- Deepak Chahar – 2 wickets
- Trent Boult – Economy under 6
X-Factor: Suryakumar Yadav & Ashwani Kumar
Lucknow Super Giants
Last Match: Lost to Punjab Kings by 8 wickets
Key Batters:
- Nicholas Pooran – 44 off 30 (189 runs this season at 220 SR)
- Aiden Markram & Ayush Badoni – steady contributions
Key Bowlers:
- Digvesh Rathi – 5 wickets in 3 matches
- Shardul Thakur – 6 wickets in 3 matches (but expensive)
Concerns: Rishabh Pant’s poor form, Miller’s struggles, Bishnoi’s high economy
Score Prediction
| Team Batting First | Predicted Score |
|---|---|
| LSG | 175 – 185 |
| MI | 190 – 200 |
Match Winner Prediction
Both teams are strong, but MI’s recent win, better bowling balance, and improving batting form give them a slight edge.
Likely Match Winner: Mumbai Indians
Key Points Summary
- Toss Winner: Mumbai Indians
- Toss Decision: Bowl First
- Pitch Favors: Chasing team (due to dew)
- Likely Winner: Mumbai Indians
- Players to Watch: Suryakumar Yadav, Nicholas Pooran, Ashwani Kumar, Shardul Thakur
