Two struggling teams in the middle of the tournament’s points table, LSG and MI will face each other in the 16th game of the ongoing Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025). The game will be crucial and a must-win for LSG to return to their winning ways in the tournament. They are currently placed in the fifth spot on the table, with a win and two defeats in their three games so far.
Rishabh Pant’s men are coming off a big 8-wicket defeat against Punjab Kings in their previous game. They will aim to win this game and move a spot or two up in the tournament standings.
With that said, here we’ll look at the predicted playing XI of the Lucknow Super Giants for their next clash against the Mumbai Indians.
Openers – Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh
The opening pair of the LSG for their next clash against MI might look the same as they fielded in the last game against PBKS. However, the duo of Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh didn’t live up to the expectations but still, they are still capable to make a strong comeback in the next game.
Except for the last game’s golden duck, Marsh has been a brilliant batting form so far in the tournament. On the other hand, Markram also got a good start in the last game against PBKS, scoring 28 runs off just 18 balls, with 4 fours and a six. So, the management might count on the Marsh-Markram duo once again in the upcoming game.
Middle-Order – Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (C), Ayush Badoni, and David Miller
The middle-order of the Lucknow Super Giants is expected to star in-form Caribbean batter Nicholas Pooran who has played some sensational knocks despite the team’s poor run of form so far. He also scored 44 runs off just 30 balls, with 4 fours and five sixes against MI.
Pooran will be followed by Rishabh Pant at number four; Pant has struggled with his batting form in the tournament so far. However, he can make a strong comeback in the next clash against the Mumbai Indians. Later in the middle order, two important batters to bat at numbers five and six for LSG are Ayush Badoni and David Miller.
All-Rounder – Abdul Samad
Abdul Samad has contributed with two small but very crucial knocks for LSG in the first three games so far. He also smashed a swashbuckling knock of 27 runs off just 12 balls, with two fours and two sixes in the previous game. Samad could also be a crucial asset with the ball for LSG in the middle overs.
So, he might be included as an all-rounder in the playing XI of the Lucknow Super Giants for their next clash against Mumbai Indians.
Bowlers – Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, and Digvesh Rathi
The bowling attack of LSG at their home ground in Lucknow is expected to include the pace duo of Shardul Thakur and Avesh Khan, alongside a spin duo of Ravi Bishnoi and Digvesh Rathi. Skipper Pant and management might opt to go with the two spinners considering the spin-friendly conditions at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.
Leg-spinner Digvesh Rathi also scalped 2 wickets at 30 runs in his 4 overs during the last game against the PBKS. Besides him, Shardul has also been in a good form except for a poor show in the last clash against PBKS
Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.
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