IPL 2025 Match 16: LSG vs MI - Who Will Win Today’s Match?

Match Overview

The 16th match of IPL 2025 will be played between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Mumbai Indians (MI) on Friday, April 4, at Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. LSG is currently in sixth place on the points table, while MI sits at fifth position. Both teams are looking to secure an important win in this exciting contest.

Team Performances So Far

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) lost their last match against Punjab Kings and will be eager to bounce back with a win.

Mumbai Indians (MI) had a rough start with two losses but made a strong comeback by defeating Kolkata Knight Riders.

Match Details

Match: LSG vs MI, Match 16, IPL 2025

Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

Date & Time: Friday, April 4, 2025, at 7:30 PM (IST)

Live Streaming: Sports18/Star Sports Network, JioHotstar (app & website)

 Pitch Report:

The pitch at Ekana Stadium is made of red soil, offering pace and bounce. While it is usually a high-scoring venue, spinners can take advantage of the turn and bounce. Batting may become difficult as the game progresses, and teams winning the toss might prefer to bowl first.

LSG vs MI Head-to-Head Record

 Matches Played: 6

 Wins by LSG: 5

 Wins by MI: 1

 First Match: April 16, 2022

 Last Match: May 17, 2024

LSG vs MI Probable Playing XI

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):

Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (c/wk), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi  

Impact Player: Prince Yadav

Mumbai Indians (MI):

Ryan Rickelton (wk), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Ashwani Kumar, Vignesh Puthur  

Impact Player: Rohit Sharma

Key Players to Watch

Best Batter: Suryakumar Yadav (MI)

Suryakumar Yadav has been in great form, scoring 104 runs in three matches. His explosive batting will be crucial for MI in this match.

Best Bowler: Digvesh Singh Rathi (LSG)

Lucknow’s spinner Digvesh Singh Rathi has taken 5 wickets in three matches and could play a key role in restricting MI’s batting lineup.

Match Prediction: Who Will Win?

LSG has dominated MI in their past encounters, winning 5 out of 6 matches. However, MI has a strong squad with experienced players like Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, and Trent Boult. If MI’s batting clicks, they could challenge LSG’s dominance.

This match promises to be a thrilling contest as both teams fight for crucial points in IPL 2025!