Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians Predictions: LSG and MI will have a good chance in playoffs if they win here.

Playing in their thirteenth game of the season Lucknow Super Giants will welcome Mumbai Indians in the 63rd game of the season at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow on 16th May. LSG and MI will have a good chance in playoffs if they win here. Who will win this game?

After experiencing a few unfavourable outcomes and a match affected by rain, the Lucknow Super Giants finally returned to their winning form in their most recent fixture, defeating the Sunrisers Hyderabad by 7 wickets on Saturday. This victory has earned them 13 points on the points table, significantly enhancing their chances of qualifying for the playoffs.

Despite the absence of captain KL Rahul, the Super Giants possess a formidable batting lineup. Kyle Mayers and Quinton de Kock are known for their prolific scoring in the T20 format and will aim to provide a quick start for the team in this match.

Mayers has been the leading run-scorer for the Super Giants this season, while de Kock has displayed good form in the two matches he has played so far. Prerak Mankad, who represents Saurashtra in domestic cricket, showcased his resilience by scoring a gritty half-century in the previous match, and we can expect him to bat at the number 3 position once again.

Marcus Stoinis and Nicholas Pooran bring strength to the middle order. However, the Super Giants' batting lineup may lack depth, particularly as stand-in captain Krunal Pandya has struggled for consistency with the bat. Yudhvir Singh and Kyle Mayers are anticipated to start the innings with the new ball.

The Super Giants possess several bowling options in the pace department, but with the presence of dry patches on the pitch, Ravi Bishnoi and Amit Mishra are likely to play significant roles.

Quinton de Kock (wk), Kyle Mayers, Krunal Pandya (c), Prerak Mankad, Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Amit Mishra, Yash Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Avesh Khan

The Mumbai Indians have showcased remarkable cricketing performances in recent weeks. Initially, their qualification for the playoffs seemed uncertain, but their impressive run of form, with 4 wins in the last 5 matches, has virtually secured their spot in the next stage.

The batsmen have played a pivotal role in establishing this winning streak. They have surpassed the 200-run mark in 4 out of their last 5 innings, dominating the opposing bowlers.

Suryakumar Yadav has been in scintillating form, recording 5 scores of 50 or more in his last 7 innings, including his maiden IPL century. His current form and ability to strike the ball to all parts of the field make him one of the most challenging batsmen to bowl against.

Alongside Yadav, other batsmen such as Ishan Kishan, Cameron Green, Tilak Varma, and Nehal Wadhera have displayed excellent batting performances, solidifying MI's position as one of the strongest batting line-ups in the league. The absence of Jasprit Bumrah initially posed a challenge to the bowling department, but the young bowlers have gradually stepped up to fill the void.

Akash Madhwal has delivered impressive spells, and Kumar Kartikeya shows promising potential. The team also benefits from the presence of experienced campaigners. Piyush Chawla has come to the party in this IPL and it his best season with the number of wickets taken, while Jason Behrendorff has been effective with the new ball.

If the Mumbai Indians continue to maintain their current level of play, it would come as no surprise to witness them lift the title once again.

Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Nehal Wadhera, Vishnu Vinod, Tim David, Cameron Green, Chris Jordan, Piyush Chawla, Jason Behrendorff, Kumar Kartikeya

The Ekana Stadium stands out as a unique pitch this season, providing a balanced competition between batsmen and bowlers. The surface exhibits a mixture of green grass and dry patches, resulting in varied conditions. The ball tends to stay low, posing challenges for executing powerful shots. A typical first-inning score at this venue during the season has been around 145, which is considered a standard target.

As for the weather, it is expected to maintain a warm atmosphere with temperatures exceeding 32 degrees Celsius. Both teams are in need of a win here but we expect LSG to come away with victory given their record at home.