Produced by: Tarun Mishra
On May 17th, Mumbai Indians (MI) are scheduled to face Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. The evening match is set to begin at 7:30 pm.
With only four victories out of 13 matches, MI finds themselves at the bottom of the points table. Hardik Pandya’s team will be competing in this match with pride at stake. On the other hand, LSG has secured six wins out of their 13 matches. Despite being led by KL Rahul, Lucknow has already been eliminated from the tournament. Even a victory in this match won't alter their destiny due to their unfavourable Net Run Rate.
The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai provides a batting-friendly pitch, known for its flat surface and consistent bounce, ideal for aggressive batting. Despite the shorter boundaries, fast bowlers can also find assistance, particularly in the initial phases of the match.
In Mumbai, the temperature is expected to reach approximately 32°C, with a real feel of 38°C. The humidity levels are forecasted to be around 68%. According to AccuWeather, there is a 15% chance of rainfall.
Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan(w), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Tim David, Mohammad Nabi, Romario Shepherd, Shreyas Gopal, Gerald Coetzee, Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Madhwal
Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul (C/Wk), Deepak Hooda, Ayush Badoni, Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Krunal Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan, Mayank Yadav, Yash Thakur
In the IPL, Mumbai and Lucknow have faced each other four times. Out of these encounters, MI triumphed in one, while LSG emerged victorious in three. Mumbai's highest score against Lucknow stands at 182, whereas LSG's highest total against MI is 199.
The most recent showdown between these teams occurred on April 30th of this year. LSG's Marcus Stoinis was named the Player of the Match for his impressive 45-ball 62. The Super Giants secured victory in the match by four wickets.
Based on Google’s win probability, Mumbai has a 56% chance of emerging victorious against Lucknow in their last league match.