LSG vs MI, IPL 2023: Probable XIs, pitch report, weather forecast, and live streaming details
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will square off against the five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) in the eliminator match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai will host this exciting encounter on Wednesday, May 24.
Lucknow Super Giants returned to winning ways just at the right time in the tournament as they won three consecutive games to secure a place in the playoffs of the IPL 2023. The team finished third in the points table with 17 points, winning eight of their 14 games and losing five.
After being asked to bat, Nicholas Pooran played a crucial knock lower down the order and scored 58 runs off just 30 balls at a strike rate of 193.33 to help his side post a competitive total of 176/8 in 20 overs.
Ravi Bishnoi and Yash Thakur held their nerves in the end and picked up two wickets apiece to earn a hard-fought one-run victory for the team.
Mumbai Indians, on the other hand, destroyed the Sunrisers Hyderabad in a must-win game and made it to the playoffs of the IPL 2023 in style. The five-time champions finished in fourth place in the points table with 16 points, winning eight of their 14 games and losing six.
Batting first, Mayank (69) and Vivrant (83) helped the Sunrisers get off to a blistering start in the powerplay as the team finished with a mammoth score of 200/5 in 20 overs.
Akash Madhwal picked up four wickets for Mumbai Indians. In response, Cameron Green scored his maiden IPL century off just 47 balls at a strike rate of 212.77 to help the team easily chase down the total with two overs to spare.
Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians Match Details
Match: Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians, Eliminator, Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023
Date and Time: May 24, Wednesday, 07.30 pm IST
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians Pitch Report
The pitch at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai is expected to offer a well-balanced track for the game with a bit of help for everyone.
There will be some swing on offer for the seamers initially, while the spinners will come into play in the latter stages of the game. The average first-innings score at the venue is 140-160.
Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians Weather Forecast
The conditions in Chennai on Wednesday will be ideal for a game of cricket, with the temperature expected to range between 29 and 36 degrees Celsius.
Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians Probable XIs
Lucknow Super Giants Team News
- The Super Giants might consider bringing in Deepak Hooda in place of Karan Sharma on Wednesday.
- Ayush Badoni is expected to come in as an impact substitute if the team decides to bowl first in the game.
Lucknow Super Giants Probable XI
Quinton de Kock (wk), Deepak Hooda, Prerak Mankad, Krunal Pandya (c), Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Krishnappa Gowtham, Ravi Bishnoi, Yash Thakur, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mohsin Khan.
Mumbai Indians Team News
- Mumbai Indians are unlikely to make any changes to their winning combination on Wednesday.
- Vishnu Vinod is expected to come in as an impact substitute if the team decides to bowl first in the game.
Mumbai Indians Probable XI
Rohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Nehal Wadhera, Cameron Green, Tim David, Piyush Chawla, Chris Jordan, Jason Behrendorff, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya.
Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians Match Prediction
Both teams have played some good quality cricket throughout the league stage and are expected to give their all in order to progress further in the tournament.
However, the five-time champions Mumbai Indians have played more knockout games in the history of the competition. Their experiences could prove to be vital while deciding the outcome of the game on Wednesday.
Prediction: Mumbai Indians (MI) to win the Eliminator of IPL 2023
Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians Live Streaming details and channel list
TV: Star Sports Network
Live Streaming: Jio Cinema