On Friday, LSG are set to welcome MI to Ekana Cricket Stadium for an intense IPL encounter, with both teams closely tracking the lucknow super giants vs mumbai indians standings. Although their rivalry only dates back six games, LSG have managed five wins so far!
Hardik Pandya maintains an understated smile as his team’s game comes to a close, then greets all his team-mates before approaching ground staff with an extended arm for a pat.
| Date | Match No. | Venue | Result | Margin | Player of the Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2025 | 45 | Mumbai | Mumbai Indians won | 54 runs | Will Jacks |
| Apr 4, 2025 | 16 | Lucknow | Lucknow Super Giants won | 12 runs | Player of the Match |
| May 17, 2024 | 67 | Lucknow | Lucknow Super Giants won | 18 runs | Player of the Match |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 48 | Lucknow | Lucknow Super Giants won | 4 wickets | Player of the Match |
| May 24, 2023 | Eliminator | Chennai | Mumbai Indians won | 81 runs | Player of the Match |
Head-to-head record
LSG have had an outstanding track record against MI in IPL history, winning six out of eight encounters and only managing to beat MI twice in total.
MI is still one of the most successful teams in IPL history with five titles to their name; while LSG, as an inaugural IPL team, struggled last season before missing out on playoff qualification altogether.
However, they have started their new campaign strongly and are an intimidating force to reckon with. Avesh and Akash Deep’s impressive form as well as Shardul’s economical bowling have combined to make their side extremely difficult to play against and they should be considered favourites in this matchup.
Match-by-match analysis
After an uncertain start to their season, LSG have now managed to vault into the upper half of the table and given their captain something to cheer about.
Their bowlers have been outstanding while their batting lineup seemed like cannon fodder on paper but delivered. Their win will provide immense confidence heading into their next match against DC.
MI’s decision to promote Dhir to 3 worked tonight as he and Suryakumar Thakur were on song together. Threatening to race ahead quickly, Rathi kept them under control by getting Thakur first ball after timeout as well as Tilak who failed to rotate strike and put pressure on SKY.
Avesh Khan held firm by defending 21 off the last over and ensured LSG hung on for an epic win – as seen when Pant flashed a subtle smile during celebrations with both teams present – two teams who will meet up again next Saturday.
Key stats
After an initially subpar start to the season, MI have come out victorious in four of their last five matches and look poised to mount an aggressive bid for one of four top-four positions.
Their performance has been greatly assisted by Rohit Sharma’s return to form with bat and Trent Boult’s impressive late-inning bowling while Jasprit Bumrah returns to form as one of their key contributors.
LSG are still searching for their first win of the season; although they’ve lost two out of their three matches, they have proven they can compete with larger opponents – giving them hope they may just pull an upset against MI.
LSG’s main weakness has been their middle order, which has failed to deliver big matches. Key figures like Rishabh Pant and David Miller have not found form to deliver big results and left LSG vulnerable at times when batting. But with Akash Deep back at LSG this should help shore up their middle order a bit more.
Mumbai Indians’ victory against KKR on Thursday was thanks to an outstanding bowling performance, with their bowlers effectively dismantling KKR’s batting line-up with quick wickets. Now, they hope to continue this momentum against LSG at Wankhede Stadium.
Both sides are currently tied on points in the table with five wins from nine games each, though MI have the edge in terms of net run-rate. This match should prove exciting and could prove decisive.
One win would put either team in prime position to claim their playoff berth; however, neither can afford a slip-up in their last two matches.
Furthermore, this match may have a major bearing on who takes fourth spot; depending on conditions on game day and who capitalizes best upon opportunities presented to them in terms of control from early strikes, winning this battle could depend heavily on that factor alone.
Final Words
Following their respective slow starts to the season, both teams will be eager to secure victory in this exciting matchup. Both have won one game each and lost two in Indian Premier League 2025 so far; victory could propel one or both into the top four spots.
Nicholas Pooran has been LSG’s standout performer thus far; hopefully today he can continue this form. Meanwhile MI captain Hardik Pandya still struggles to find his form, having cost his side an unprecedented Rs 27 crore at auction but scoring 0, 15 and 2 runs over his first three games for Mumbai side Mumbai-based side Mumbai side!
At Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, this match will start off with an electric atmosphere as both teams look to break an unwanted record – no team has ever won in a league stage game at this venue before now!
After Rohit Sharma suffered an injury and Mumbai Indians had to make changes, their inexperienced middle order struggled under pressure.
However, Mitch Marsh and Aiden Markram provided invaluable relief from a tight spot – putting together an unbreakable partnership at the top of their order alongside Nicholas Pooran and Rishabh Pant. Rishabh Pant made his presence felt, scoring an elegant fifty off 49 balls.
MI’s chase began slowly as the team struggled to match the required run rate. Their fortunes changed when Digvesh Singh was dismissed by Akash Deep for one wicket each, turning things in their favour and sending Suryakumar Yadav over midwicket for a flat six which put MI back on course – their target still within reach until Avesh Khan bowled a superb final over that only conceded two runs!