In the upcoming clash between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Wankhede Stadium on May 17th, both teams are gearing up for a crucial battle in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. For Mumbai Indians, this season has been fraught with disappointment as they’ve already been eliminated from playoff contention, securing only four wins out of thirteen matches and languishing at the bottom of the points table.
Conversely, Lucknow Super Giants have fared relatively better, winning six of their thirteen encounters and holding the seventh position on the table with twelve points and a net run rate of -0.787. With just one victory against Lucknow in their previous five head-to-head encounters, Mumbai Indians will be eager to turn the tide in their favour.
The historic Wankhede Stadium, known for its electrifying atmosphere, has witnessed a notable decrease in first-innings scores during night games this season, marking a shift from the high-scoring affairs of the past. Despite this trend, teams are likely to favour chasing given the pitch conditions.
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As both sides prepare to face off, anticipation is high for a thrilling encounter under the lights at the Wankhede. With Mumbai Indians looking to salvage pride and Lucknow Super Giants aiming to solidify their position, fans can expect an exciting battle between these two IPL stalwarts.
Mumbai Indians (MI)
Resting Jasprit Bumrah for the upcoming clash could prove to be a tactical error, considering his prowess in the format. Bumrah boasts favourable matchups against key players like Marcus Stoinis (28 runs in 36 balls, 3 dismissals) and Nicholas Pooran (13 runs in 18 balls, 2 dismissals).
Additionally, he has dismissed KL Rahul twice, with the batter having a strike rate of 124.8 against him. However, Piyush Chawla also presents a viable option against the LSG captain, having dismissed him twice in just 20 deliveries for a mere 33 runs.
Probable XI: Ishan Kishan (wk), Rohit Sharma, Naman Dhir, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Nehal Wadhera, Tim David, Mohammad Nabi, Gerald Coetzee, Piyush Chawla [Impact Sub: Akash Madhwal]
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
While all Lucknow Super Giants players, except Mayank Yadav, are injury-free, Ishan Kishan’s vulnerability to Ravi Bishnoi’s spin presents an opportunity for LSG. Kishan has fallen prey to Bishnoi four times in 30 deliveries, making the leg-spinner a valuable asset for early breakthroughs. Moreover, Bishnoi has proven effective against Suryakumar Yadav, dismissing him three times in 32 balls, further enhancing LSG’s bowling options.
Probable XI: KL Rahul (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Nicholas Pooran, Krunal Pandya, Ayush Badoni, Arshad Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Yudhvir Singh
Fantasy XI Suggestion 1:
Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul, Nicholas Pooran, Ishan Kishan, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Marcus Stoinis, Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohsin Khan
Fantasy XI Suggestion 2:
Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul (VC), Nicholas Pooran, Ishan Kishan, Rohit Sharma (C), Suryakumar Yadav, Marcus Stoinis, Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohsin Khan
