The Mumbai Indians will take on Lucknow Super Giants in match no. 26 of the Indian Premier League 2022. The MI vs LSG match will be played at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai on Saturday, April 16, 2022.
Five-time champions Mumbai Indians are off to the worst possible start having lost all five of their matches in the tournament so far. The qualification for the playoffs already looks difficult for the most successful IPL franchise and they have to start winning immediately if they want to do so. On the contrary, Lucknow Super Giants have had a mixed start to the tournament. The KL Rahul led team has won 3 and lost 2 in the tournament so far and currently sits in the fifth position on the league table.
Match Details
| Match | MI vs LSG, Match 26, Indian Premier League |
| Date | Saturday, April 16, 2022 |
| Time | 3:30 PM |
| Venue | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
| Where To Watch | Star sports and Disney+ Hotstar |
MI vs LSG: Pune Stadium Pitch Report
This pitch for the MI vs LSG match at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai has been a batting paradise for some time now. Teams have amassed massive totals over the years and batting second has been the go-to for teams winning the toss.
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 32 – 27 degrees celsius.
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MI vs LSG: Head to Head
This is the first encounter between the Mumbai Indians and the newly inaugurated team, Lucknow Super Giants
MI vs LSG Dream 11 Top Picks
Ishan Kishan
The left-handed wicket-keeper batsman, Ishan Kishan from Mumbai Indians has been in very good form lately. The 23-year old has scored 178 runs in this tournament so far and can turn out to be among the top points contributors once again.
Quinton de Kock
Wicket-keeper batsman Quinton de Kock has had a good time with the bat so far. The protean left-hander has scored a total of 188 runs in his 5 innings in the tournament so far at a healthy average of 40. 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 five matches he has played. The Right arm Fast medium bowler has already picked up 8 wickets in the tournament. He should be a good pick for the Dream11 squads.
Dream 11 Fantasy Team 1 For MI vs LSG
Wicketkeepers: Ishan Kishan, Quinton de Kock, K L Rahul
Batters: Tilak Varma, Deepak Hooda, Suryakumar Yadav
All-rounders: Krunal Pandya, Dewald Brevis
Bowlers: Avesh Khan, Tymal Mills, Jasprit Bumrah
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain: Quinton de Kock
- Vice-Captain: Ishan Kishan
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Dream 11 Fantasy Team 2 For MI vs LSG
Wicketkeepers: Ishan Kishan, Quinton de Kock, K L Rahul
Batters: Tilak Varma, Ayush Badoni, Suryakumar Yadav
All-rounders: Jason Holder, Dewald Brevis
Bowlers: Avesh Khan, Basil Thampi, Ravi Bishnoi
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain: Dewald Brevis
- Vice-Captain: Avesh Khan
MI vs LSG Probable XI
Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Dewald Brevis, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Kieron Pollard, Ramandeep Singh, Murugan Ashwin, Jaydev Unadkat, Jasprit Bumrah, Basil Thampi
Lucknow Super Giants: KL Rahul (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Jason Holder, Krishnappa Gowtham, Dushmantha Chameera, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan
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 win in the MI vs LSG 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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