The Lucknow Super Giants will take on Mumbai Indians in match no. 37 of the Indian Premier League 2022. The LKN vs MI match will be played at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai on Sunday, April 24, 2022.
Five-time champions Mumbai Indians are off to the worst possible start having lost all seven matches in the tournament so far. The qualification for the playoffs already looks nearly impossible for the most successful IPL franchise and they have to start an unbeaten run to even hope for qualification. On the contrary, Lucknow Super Giants have had a mixed start to the tournament. The KL Rahul led team has won 4 and lost 3 in the tournament so far and currently sits in the fifth position on the league table.
Match Details
Match | LKN vs MI, Match 37, Indian Premier League |
Date | Sunday, April 24, 2022 |
Time | 7:30 PM |
Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
Where To Watch | Star sports and Disney+ Hotstar |
LKN vs MI: Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report
The surface at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai has a pitch that offers help for both the pacers and spinners. We can expect matches that produce scores in the vicinity of 180-200 as a standard fare. Overall, it is a surface that has help on offer for both departments.
Weather Forecast
The weather forecast is perfect for the MI vs LSG match. There is little to no probability of rain, with the temperature expected to be around 35 – 28 degrees celsius.
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LKN vs MI: Head to Head
The previous encounter between the Mumbai Indians and the newly inaugurated team, Lucknow Super Giants ended in favour of Lucknow Super Giants.
LKN vs MIÂ Dream 11 Top Picks
Suryakumar Yadav
The right-handed batsman, Suryakumar Yadav from Mumbai Indians has been in an unbelievable form in this IPL so far. The 31-year old has scored 232 runs in just 5 innings and can turn out to be among the top points contributors once again.
Tilak Varma
Tilak Varma is another Mumbai player who has contributed well with the bat in hand. The 19-year old has a total of 234 runs in the tournament already and is among the top youngsters in this season of the IPL.
KL Rahul
Wicket-keeper batsman KL Rahul has had a great time with the bat in the tournament so far. The Lucknow captain has scored a total of 265 runs in his 7 innings in the tournament so far at a healthy average of 44.16. Mumbai will hope to get his wicket early before he turns explosive for Lucknow Super Giants.
Avesh Khan
Avesh Khan is another Lucknow Super Giants player who has contributed well to the team’s success in the seven matches he has played. The Right arm Fast medium bowler has already picked up 11 wickets in the tournament. He should be a good pick for the Dream11 squads.
Dream 11 Fantasy Team 1 For LKN vs MI
Wicketkeepers: Ishan Kishan, Quinton de Kock, K L Rahul
Batters:Â Tilak Varma, Deepak Hooda, Suryakumar Yadav, Dewald Brevis
All-rounders:Â Krunal Pandya
Bowlers:Â Avesh Khan, Jaydev Unadkat, Jasprit Bumrah
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain:Â K L Rahul
- Vice-Captain: Tilak Varma
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Dream 11 Fantasy Team 2 For LKN vs MI
Wicketkeepers: Ishan Kishan, Quinton de Kock, K L Rahul
Batters:Â Tilak Varma, Ayush Badoni, Suryakumar Yadav, Dewald Brevis
All-rounders:Â Krunal Pandya
Bowlers:Â Avesh Khan, Murugan Ashwin, Ravi Bishnoi
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain:Â Quinton de Kock
- Vice-Captain:Â Suryakumar Yadav
LKN vs MI Probable XI
Lucknow Super Giants:Â KL Rahul (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Manish Pandey, Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Jason Holder, Dushmantha Chameera, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi
Mumbai Indians:Â Rohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Dewald Brevis, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Kieron Pollard, Daniel Sams, Hrithik Shokeen, Riley Meredith, Jaydev Unadkat, Jasprit Bumrah
Match Prediction: Who Will Win?
Looking at the current form and team combination, Lucknow Super Giants should be expected to win the match as they look to move up the table and join the top 4. However, it will be interesting to find out if the Mumbai Indians can put a stop to their winless run and record the first win of the tournament in the LKN vs MI match.
Disclaimer: The team is built upon the author’s understanding, analysis, and instincts. You can choose your team by considering the points above and making your own decision accordingly.
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