LSG vs MI Highlights: Lucknow Super Giants beats Mumbai Indians by 12 runs

One ball is all he needs! Fired in at 96.1kph on middle, but it lands right in Pooran’s arc. He gets down on one knee and absolutely muscles it, sending it soaring 83 meters over deep midwicket. What a statement shot!

First ball and Puthur strikes! A clever wrong’un on middle and leg, completely deceiving Marsh, who tries to work it to the on-side. The ball catches the leading edge and lobs back towards Puthur, who dives to his left and takes a sharp catch. Big breakthrough!

Dispatched! Flighted delivery in the slot, and Markram pounces on it, launching it high over long-on. The ball sails into the stands—a brilliant hit!

Straight as an arrow! Ashwani lands it on a good length, right on middle, and Marsh steps down effortlessly, extending his arms with a clean swing. The ball soars high and clears the boundary hoardings with ease—a picture-perfect shot down the ground!

Back-to-back boundaries! Short and wide outside off, Marsh quickly rocks back and slashes it through the covers with authority. Races away to the fence—no chance for the fielders!

What a strike! Boult pitches it up, and Marsh picks it early, launching it high and handsome over long-on. The ball sails into the stands—a stunning hit!

Full and straight, Marsh leans in and drives with perfect timing, threading it past mid-off for a delightful boundary.

Majestic stroke! Boult goes full on off and middle, with just a touch of inward movement. Marsh leans in, presents the full face of the bat, and effortlessly drives it on the rise, threading it past mid-off for a glorious boundary.

Hardik Pandya calls heads, and heads it is! Mumbai Indians have won the toss and elected to bowl first.

With the pitch at Ekana Cricket Stadium expected to slow down as the game progresses, MI will look to capitalize on the early movement for pacers and restrict LSG to a manageable total. Now, it’s up to Lucknow Super Giants to set a strong target!

The pitch at Ekana Cricket Stadium has traditionally offered good bounce and support for pacers. However, as the match progresses, the surface is expected to slow down in the middle overs, bringing spinners into play. Fast bowlers will have a smaller margin for error with seam movement, but those who use variations effectively can make an impact.

Batters might find it challenging due to the pitch’s bounce, but if they settle in, a high-scoring contest is on the cards. Given the conditions, the toss-winning team is likely to opt for bowling first, aiming to restrict the opposition to a manageable total.

Hardik Pandya – The Mumbai Indians captain and all-rounder made an impact with the ball in the last match, picking up one wicket. With his ability to contribute in both departments, he will be a key player in today’s game.

Suryakumar Yadav – The dynamic right-handed batsman from Mumbai Indians scored 27 runs in the previous match. He will be looking to build on that performance and deliver a bigger innings this time.

This IPL season promises intense action with 74 matches spread across 13 cities over the next two months. The playoffs will kick off in Hyderabad, hosting Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator on May 20 and 21, while Kolkata will stage Qualifier 2 and the grand final on May 23 and 25.

In today’s match, Mumbai Indians will aim to extend their winning momentum, fielding a strong playing XI. Meanwhile, Lucknow Super Giants will look to bounce back from their previous defeat and regain their footing in the tournament.

Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (WK/C), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Ravi Bishnoi, Manimaran Siddharth, Prince Yadav, Shahbaz Ahmed, Himmat Singh, Akash Maharaj Singh, Matthew Breetzke, Aryan Juyal, R.S. Hangargekar, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Akash Deep, Mayank Yadav, Shamar Joseph, Arshin Kulkarni.

Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (WK), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (C), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Ashwani Kumar, Vignesh Puthur, Corbin Bosch, Raj Bawa, Robin Minz, Satyanarayana Raju, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Karn Sharma, Reece Topley, Bevon Jacobs, Krishnan Shrijith, Arjun Tendulkar.

Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (WK/C), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Prince Yadav or Akash Deep.