IPL 2024: 3 records that could be broken in tonight's MI vs LSG fixture
The 67th match of IPL 2024 features the Mumbai Indians (MI) taking on the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Friday, May 17.
While both teams are officially out of playoff contention, pride is still on the line, especially for MI who are staring down the barrel at a potential 10th-place finish.
The Wankhede pitch has been a mixed bag this season, with scores varying somewhat. However, with a forecast for light showers and crosswinds, expect a high-scoring encounter.
This could favor both teams, who possess strong batting lineups. MI will be looking for a big performance from their senior pros like Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya, while LSG will rely on the experienced opening pair of KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock.
For MI, a win here would be a small consolation prize for a disappointing season. They'll be eager to end the campaign on a high and avoid finishing rock bottom.
Ahead of tonight's encounter, here are three big records that could be shattered in the MI vs. LSG match.
#3 Quinton de Kock could become the first-ever South African to complete 1000 fours in T20s
Despite being in poor form, Quinton de Kock will have extra motivation when LSG take on his former team, MI. The explosive left-hander sits on the cusp of a historic T20 milestone. He needs just four boundaries to become the first South African cricketer to notch up 1000 fours in the shortest format.
This achievement would be a testament to de Kock's consistent ability to find the boundary rope. Having amassed 996 fours in his 338 T20 matches, de Kock boasts an impressive strike rate of over 137.73.
#2 KL Rahul could become the highest run-getter vs MI
Kl Rahul has been amongst the runs this season, scoring 465 runs at a great strike rate of nearly 137. The MI camp, however, would be even more cautious for the LSG skipper, who boasts an extraordinary record against the five-time champions.
In just 17 matches against MI, Rahul has mustered as many as 895 runs at an incredible average of 81.3. Only Virat Kohli (913) and Shikhar Dhawan (901) have scored more runs against MI than Rahul. With this, the LSG talisman is only 19 runs away from becoming the all-time highest run-getter in the matches against MI.
#1 Rohit Sharma is on the verge of history
Rohit Sharma, who is enduring a tough time in the last few games, would be eager to get a big one just before the T20 World Cup 2024. He, however, stands on the verge of breaking a high-caliber record against the Lucknow franchise. A bona fide legend of the game, the former MI skipper is only six runs away from becoming the third-highest run-getter in IPL history.
In his 256-match long career so far, the 37-year-old has accumulated 6560 runs at a strike rate of nearly 131. A maximum at his beloved Wankhede stadium could make him surpass David Warner. The Australian is currently the third-highest run-getter with 6,565 runs.