Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians Prediction and Match Preview

Peter Green - April 4, 2025

Both Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians have won only one of their first three matches. LSG suffered a disappointing 8-wicket defeat to Punjab Kings, while Mumbai Indians got their first win of the season in their last game, beating KKR by 8 wickets with 43 balls left.

Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians Head-to-Head

The head-to-head record between Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League has been competitive since LSG’s debut in 2022. As of the 2024 season, LSG and MI have faced each other multiple times, including crucial playoff encounters.​

Notably, during the 2023 IPL Eliminator on May 24, MI’s Akash Madhwal delivered an exceptional performance, securing figures of 5/5 in 3.3 overs, leading MI to a decisive victory over LSG. This achievement set a new record for the best bowling figures in an IPL playoff match.

Predicted Line-Up & Key Players to Watch

Lucknow Super Giants Predicted Starting Eleven:

Captain- Rishabh Pant

Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi

Impact Players- Prince Yadav, Akash Deep

Mumbai Indians Predicted Starting Eleven:

Captain- Hardik Pandya

Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Ashwani Kumar

Impact Player- Vignesh Puthur

Key Players to Watch

Nicholas Pooran (LSG): Nicholas Pooran has had a strong start, scoring 70, 75, and 44 in his first three games for LSG. He currently holds the orange cap.

Suryakumar Yadav (MI): Suryakumar Yadav has been the only consistent batter for Mumbai Indians this season. He has scored at least 27 runs in all three of Mumbai’s opening games.

Deepak Chahar (MI): Mumbai’s bowling attack has lacked consistency this season, but Deepak Chahar has been a standout. He has taken five wickets in just eight overs.

Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians Match Prediction & Betting Options

Both teams will be eager to win and earn two points after their poor start to the tournament. On paper, Mumbai looks stronger, while LSG has been very inconsistent, except for Nicholas Pooran.

Team with Top Batter: Lucknow Super Giants @ 2.10 odds

Although Suryakumar Yadav has been a reliable batter for Mumbai, his highest score is 48. Meanwhile, Nicholas Pooran’s lowest score this season is 44. Given his form, LSG is likely to have the best batter on Friday.

Nicholas Pooran to score Over 28.5 Runs @ 1.85 odds

Nicholas Pooran has been one of the best batsmen this season, scoring at least 44 runs in every match. He has also scored 70 or more runs twice this season. Given his consistency, even when LSG didn’t perform well, betting on Pooran to score over 28.5 runs seems like a good choice.