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Lucknow Supergiants (LSG) are set to take on Mumbai Indians (MI) in match number 48 of IPL 2024 at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee (BRSABV) Ekana Cricket Stadium on 30th April. Both teams are coming after losing their last matches and will be looking to get back on the winning track in the upcoming game. After back-to-back wins against Chennai Super Kings, LSG couldn’t continue their winning run against the table toppers Rajasthan Royals (RR) as they failed to defend 196 runs against them at Ekana Cricket Stadium.
On the other hand, MI also suffered a one-sided defeat against RR by 9 wickets in Jaipur, followed by a 10-run defeat against Delhi Capitals at Arun Jaitley Stadium while chasing a target of 258 runs. Now, it is turning out to be a do-or-die situation for the five-time IPL champions where they have to win every game from here to finish with 16 points at the points table. Meanwhile, LSG, who are currently in the fifth position, will be looking to get back on the winning track against LSG and make their chances stronger to qualify for the playoffs.
Before that, let’s have a look at LSG vs MI Head-to-Head, Pitch Report and Best Players for IPL 2024.
LSG vs MI Head-to-Head in IPL
Lucknow Supergiants and Mumbai Indians have faced each other four times in the IPL, with LSG winning three out of them, while MI have won just one game against them. Both teams first first met at Brabourne Stadium on 26th April, 2022 where LSG defeated MI by 18 runs. Batting first, LSG skipper KL Rahul came up his third IPL hundred scoring an unbeaten 103 runs off 60 balls hitting nine fours and five sixes as LSG posted 199/4 in their 20 overs. In reply, MI were restricted at 181 runs losing wickets with Avesh Khan taking 3 wickets by conceding 30 runs in four overs.
LSG vs MI Head-to-Head at Ekana Cricket Stadium
Lucknow Supergiants have hosted Mumbai Indians just once at Ekana Cricket Stadium on 16th May, 2023, where the hosts defeated MI five runs. Batting first, LSG posted 177 runs for the loss of 3 wickets with Marcus Stoinis top scoring with 89 runs off 47 balls. In reply, MI fell short off the target by just 5 runs as they could only score 172 runs losing 5 wickets. Ishan Kishan top scored for MI 59 runs off 39 balls. For LSG, Ravi Bishnoi and Yash Thakur took 2-2 wickets.
Ekana Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The surface of the Ekana Cricket Stadium is not easy to batter as it is known for its support for the spinners. The ball might come slow after tapping on the surface of Ekana making it difficult for the batters to find boundaries. In the three matches played at this ground so far this season, the teams have won by defending a total two times. It is a type of a pitch where even 130 or 140 runs can be challenging for a chasing team.
Ekana Cricket Stadium IPL Records
The Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow has hosted a total of11 IPL matches so far out of which, the team batting first has won six times, while a chasing team came out victorious on four occasions, with one match ending in no result. The first-ever IPL match on this ground was played between LSG and DC on 1st April, 2023 where LSG come out victorious by 50 runs with Mark Wood registering his best IPL figures of 5/14.
| City | Lucknow | ||
| Country | India | ||
| First Match | 01/04/2023 | ||
| Last T20 Match | 19/04/2024 | ||
| Matches Played | 11 | ||
| Matches Won Batting First | 6 (54.55%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting Second | 4 (36.36%) | ||
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 6 (54.55%) | ||
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 4 (36.36%) | ||
| Matches with No Result | 1 (9.09%) | ||
| Highest Individual Innings | 89* | M P Stoinis (Lucknow Super Giants) | 16/05/2023 v Mumbai Indians |
| Best Bowling | 5/14 | M A Wood (Lucknow Super Giants) | 01/04/2023 v Delhi Capitals |
| Highest Team Innings | 199/8 (Lucknow Super Giants) | 30/03/2024 v Punjab Kings | |
| Lowest Team Innings | 108 (Lucknow Super Giants) | 01/05/2023 v Royal Challengers Bangalo | |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 170/4 (Delhi Capitals) | 12/04/2024 v Lucknow Super Giants | |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 23.46 | ||
| Average Runs per Over | 7.88 | ||
| Average Score Batting First | 158.27 | ||
Key Players from both teams
LSG- X Factors
Lucknow Supergiants have a strong batting lineup with the skipper KL Rahul leading from the front being the top run getter for the side this year amassing 378 runs from nine matches with a strike rate of 144.27. Apart from that, Marcus Stoinis and Nicholas Pooran have been providing more strength to the batting order in the middle. In the bowling line up, Amit Mishra can lead the spin department along with Ravi Bishnoi. While Yash Thakur will take charge of the fast bowling department.
MI- X Factors
Tilak Varma has been a constant performer for MI in the last two matches and has provided stability to the middle-order along with Tim David and Nehal Wadhera. Apart from that, skipper Hardik Pandya also seems to get back in form with the bat after his 24-ball 46 runs in the last match against Delhi Capitals. In the bowling lineup, Jasprit Bumrah will lead the charge in the fast bowling department along with Gerald Coetzee. While Piyush Chawla will be the spearhead spinner who could take big wickets at clutch moments. .
