The 48th match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 will see Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) facing off against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Tuesday, April 30th. Lucknow Super Giants have secured five wins out of nine matches, placing them fifth with 10 points in the IPL 2024 standings. On the other hand, Mumbai Indians are currently in ninth place, having garnered six points with three wins out of nine matches. Now, let’s take a look at the predicted XIs of both teams ahead of what is expected to be an exciting match.
LSG Predicted XI
Quinton de Kock
Quinton de Kock has experienced ups and downs in IPL 2024. While he began the season strongly, de Kock has struggled to score runs recently. With 236 runs in nine matches, the South African will be eager to make an impact against his former team.
KL Rahul (captain and wicketkeeper)
LSG captain KL Rahul comes into this match following a heroic knock of 76 runs against RR. He has scored 378 runs in nine matches in IPL 2024, boasting an average of 42 and a strike rate of 144.27. Rahul is his team’s top-scorer this season and he will look to guide LSG to a quick start against MI.
Marcus Stoinis
Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis made his mark in IPL 2024 with a match-winning 124*-run knock against CSK. Despite getting a duck in his previous match, he has scored 254 runs in nine matches at a strike rate of 155.83. Stoinis has also taken three wickets at an economy rate of 8.67 and will aim to contribute with both bat and ball.
Deepak Hooda
Deepak Hooda’s presence in the playing XI will add depth to the LSG middle order. Hooda, known for playing crucial cameos, has scored 111 runs in six matches at a strike rate of 152.05 in IPL 2024. He’s capable of stepping in and anchoring the innings with the bat on Tuesday.
Nicholas Pooran
Nicholas Pooran has emerged as a standout performer for Lucknow Super Giants this season. The Caribbean wicketkeeper-batter has accumulated 294 runs in nine matches and has remained unbeaten in four of them. Pooran’s impressive strike rate of 165.34 will pose a significant challenge to MI’s bowlers.
Ayush Badoni
Ayush Badoni has found his form in the ongoing IPL edition. His ability to score crucial runs in the middle makes him an important member of the LSG batting unit. So far, Badoni has scored 131 runs in seven innings and he will be eager to add to his run tally.
Krunal Pandya
Indian all-rounder Krunal Pandya is important for LSG with both bat and ball. Despite limited time at the crease, he boasts an impressive average of 73 and a strike rate of 140.38. With the ball, he has taken five wickets in nine matches at an economy rate of 7.20 and Pandya will be eager to deliver an all-round show against his former team.
Matt Henry
New Zealand fast bowler Matt Henry provides a boost to the LSG bowling attack. Despite limited opportunities in IPL 2024, Henry has managed to take a wicket. Henry, who is a part of the Kiwi T20 World Cup 2024 squad, has taken over 150 wickets in 20-over cricket.
Ravi Bishnoi
Renowned for his array of spin variations, Ravi Bishnoi strengthens Lucknow’s bowling lineup. Bishnoi has claimed five wickets in nine matches with his deceptive leg-break deliveries while maintaining an economy rate of 8.77. His skill could be instrumental in curbing MI’s potent batting lineup.
Mohsin Khan
Mohsin Khan will aim to fill in the boots of the injured Mayank Yadav. His ability to bowl accurate lengths and deceive batters with pace variations has given Mohsin seven wickets in six matches. His addition to the bowling unit can help LSG get crucial breakthroughs early on.
Yash Thakur
Yash Thakur is the livewire of the Super Giants’ fast bowling attack. Yash will open proceedings with the ball and aim to earn quick wickets in the early overs. So far, he has taken 10 wickets in eight matches and is the team’s leading wicket-taker in IPL 2024.
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MI Predicted XI
Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper)
Opening the innings for Mumbai Indians will be wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan. Having already notched up a fifty-plus score and boasting a formidable strike rate of 165.63, the left-hander has accumulated 212 runs in nine matches. Kishan will look to continue his aggressive form in IPL 2024 and provide MI with a quick start against LSG.
Rohit Sharma
Former MI captain Rohit Sharma will lead the batting lineup alongside Ishan Kishan. Sharma has been in fine form in IPL 2024, amassing 311 runs, including a century. While he didn’t score many in the previous match, his strike rate of over 160 this season suggests that he can dominate bowlers at the Ekana Stadium.
Suryakumar Yadav
Having amassed 166 runs in six matches, including two 50-plus scores, Suryakumar Yadavs has had an impact on IPL 2024. His unorthodox batting style allows him to score boundaries and sixes, which can unsettle even the most formidable bowling attacks in the league. With a strike rate of 171.13, Yadav is likely to continue his run-scoring spree in the upcoming games.
Tilak Varma
Hard hitting batter Tilak Varma plays a crucial role in MI’s middle order. Varma has scored 336 runs in nine matches and will enter this match on the back of a heroic 63-run knock against DC. While possessing an average of 48 and a strike rate of 158.49, the left-hander will aim to take LSG’s bowlers to the cleaners.
Hardik Pandya (captain)
MI captain Hardik Pandya displayed glimpses of his return to form with a superb 46-run innings against DC in the last match. The star all-rounder has accumulated 197 runs in nine matches and is expected to contribute with the ball as he looks to add to his four wickets this season.
Nehal Wadhera
Nehal Wadhera displayed his explosive batting against RR when he produced a valiant 49-run knock. So far, Wadehra has played only two games for MI in IPL 2024 and his mammoth strike rate of 203.85 from those two games suggests that he can be a threat to any bowler.
Tim David
Australian batter Tim David is an important member of the Mumbai Indians batting unit. He hasn’t been among the runs this season scoring only 182 in nine matches. However, David’s strike rate of 163.96 shows that if he can find form soon, MI’s runs can come at a rapid pace.
Mohammad Nabi
Mohammad Nabi has notched up 34 runs and taken 1 wicket in six matches this season. Given his ability to produce big hits with the bat and provide crucial breakthroughs with the ball, Nabi is a player to watch out for at the Ekana Stadium.
Piyush Chawla
Piyush Chawla will lead the spin attack for Mumbai Indians. The veteran leg-break bowler has taken four wickets in six matches in IPL 2024. Chawla can also chip in with the bat and his experience makes him an important member of MI’s bowling unit.
Luke Wood
Luke Wood has managed to take one wicket in two IPL 2024 appearances. Known for his ability to generate pace, bounce, and bowl accurate lengths, the English pacer can trouble even the best batters in the league. Wood will be keen to exhibit his skills and add to his wickets tally in the upcoming game.
Jasprit Bumrah
On top of the Purple Cap leaderboard for most wickets in IPL 2024, Jasprit Bumrah will spearhead MI’s pace attack. He’s taken 14 wickets in the ongoing season at an economy of 6.64 and an average of 17.07. A world class pace bowler, Bumrah is capable of running through any batting lineup on his day.
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