LSG vs MI is the second meeting between both teams in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 and will see one of these teams exit the 16th edition. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) sealed their playoff spot after a thrilling one-run win against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
Mumbai Indians (MI), on the other hand, reached playoffs thanks to their eight-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Royal Challengers Bangalore’s failure to pick up two points against Gujarat Titans.
The IPL 2023 Eliminator clash will be held at Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, on Wednesday at 7:30 PM.
LSG vs MI | Preview | Team Analysis & Squad Details
Let’s analyze LSG vs MI – teams, squads, head-to-head record, and prediction.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
Kyle Mayers could return to the playing 11 in place of Naveen-ul-Haq, who went wicketless and conceded 46 runs in four overs against KKR. The Caribbean batter has scored a 22-ball 53 at Chidambaram Stadium this season. Mayers and De Kock are destructive and can pile misery on a disjointed MI bowling attack.
Marcus Stoinis, LSG’s leading run-scorer this season, and Nicholas Pooran add more strength and firepower in the middle order. Also, LSG can rely on its stand-in captain Krunal Pandya and 23-year-old Ayush Badoni to bail them out if a crisis arises.
If Naveen-ul-Haq fails to make the playing 11, the onus will be on Avesh Khan and the spin trio. On a slow track, Ravi Bishnoi, Krunal Pandya, and Krishnappa Gowtham are expected to trouble the in-form MI batting lineup.
LSG Squad
- Krunal Pandya (captain)
- Kyle Mayers
- Quinton de Kock
- Prerak Mankad
- Marcus Stoinis
- Ayush Badoni
- Nicholas Pooran
- Krishnappa Gowtham
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Naveen Ul Haq
- Mohsin Khan
- Yash Thakur
- Yudhvir Singh
- Karan Sharma
- Deepak Hooda
- Amit Mishra
- Avesh Khan
- Mark Wood
- Karun Nair
- Daniel Sams
- Swapnil Singh
- Romario Shepherd
- Arpit Guleria
- Manan Vohra
- Jaydev Unadkat
Mumbai Indians (MI)
Will MI’s batting unit come to their aid yet again? The MI faithful will hope that the batters will come up with a gritty display on a difficult pitch. Suryakumar Yadav and Cameron Green are two batters to watch out for in the MI playing 11. Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma seems to have found his rhythm after his outstanding knock in the must-win game against (SRH). Ishan Kishan, Nehal Wadhera, and Tim David have contributed significantly this season.
MI doesn’t have a powerplay specialist in their bowling department. The pacers, who haven’t had an excellent campaign, struggled to find breakthroughs early in the innings. However, Akash Madhwal was outstanding in the victory over SRH. He took four wickets in the death overs and restricted MI to 200. Piyush Chawla is expected to make a huge impact in Chennai. The 34-year-old has 20 wickets at an economy of 7.81 in 14 matches.
MI Squad
- Rohit Sharma (captain)
- Ishan Kishan
- Cameron Green
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Tim David
- Nehal Wadhera
- Chris Jordan
- Piyush Chawla
- Jason Behrendorff
- Kumar Kartikeya
- Akash Madhwal
- Tilak Varma
- Hrithik Shokeen
- Arjun Tendulkar
- Ramandeep Singh
- Riley Meredith
- Tristan Stubbs
- Vishnu Vinod
- Raghav Goyal
- Arshad Khan
- Dewald Brevis
- Duan Jansen
- Shams Mulani
- Sandeep Warrier
Head-to-Head – LSG vs MI
LSG will want to make it four wins in a row against MI in IPL. In the previous encounter between both teams, Marcus Stoinis and Ravi Bishnoi were the architects of a five-run win. Stoinis made a 47-ball 89, while Bishnoi grabbed the wickets of the opening pair, which turned the game in LSG’s favor.
IPL 2023 Stats – LSG & MI
- Highest Run-scorer: Marcus Stoinis – 368 runs (LSG); Suryakumar Yadav – 511 runs (MI)
- Leading Wicket-taker: Ravi Bishnoi – 16 wickets (LSG); Piyush Chawla – 20 wickets (MI)
- Most Sixes: Nicholas Pooran & Marcus Stoinis – 26 sixes (LSG); Suryakumar Yadav – 24 sixes (MI)
Winner Prediction – LSG vs MI
Both teams have a solid batting unit, but the battle of spinners could decide the outcome of the match. LSG has three quality spinners, while MI relies heavily on Piyush Chawla. The Eliminator clash could be closely contested, with LSG most likely to seal a spot in Qualifier 2.
Final Thoughts on LSG vs MI
High-quality cricket action is guaranteed, with the likes of Quinton de Kock, Suryakumar Yadav, Marcus Stoinis, Cameron Green, and Nicholas Pooran likely to take the field in Chennai. Expect plenty of twists and turns in the IPL 2023 Eliminator clash.
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