As for the current standings, Lucknow Super Giants hold the fifth position with five wins and 10 points from nine matches, while Mumbai Indians lag behind in ninth place with three wins and six points from an equal number of matches.
Head to head:
In their previous encounters, Lucknow Super Giants have had the upper hand, leading 3-1 in their head-to-head clashes. However, Mumbai Indians clinched a thrilling victory by five runs when they first met last year at the Ekana Cricket Ground.
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Pitch Report:
The Ekana Cricket Stadium in IPL 2024 has seen five matches thus far, offering a mixed bag in terms of pitch conditions. Initially, the wicket appeared fresh with decent pace and bounce, favoring both batsmen and faster bowlers. However, it soon transitioned into the typical slow and sluggish pitch characteristic of Lucknow.
In the recent LSG versus RR encounter, the pitch seemed more batting-friendly, witnessing a total of 395 runs scored in 39 overs, indicating favorable conditions for the batsmen.
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Ground history:
As for the ground history, out of the five matches played, teams batting second have emerged victorious in three instances, while teams batting first have won twice. The average first innings score stands at 180, whereas the average second innings score is slightly lower at 171. The highest total recorded at the venue is 199/3 by Rajasthan Royals against Lucknow Super Giants, while the lowest total is 130 by Gujarat Titans against Lucknow Super Giants.
Key Players:
1. KL Rahul (LSG): With 378 runs in 9 innings, KL Rahul is leading from the front for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2024. His consistent performances at the top of the order have provided strong starts for his team, making him a reliable choice. Currently, he sits in seventh position in the Orange Cap race.
2. Jasprit Bumrah (MI): Jasprit Bumrah has been a standout performer for Mumbai Indians, picking up 14 wickets in 9 matches. His ability to take crucial wickets at any stage of a T20 match makes him a valuable asset. Currently, he is the holder of the Purple Cap in IPL 2024. (Here’s a list of updated Purple Cap list)
3. Tilak Varma (MI): Tilak Varma has been a consistent performer for Mumbai Indians, scoring 336 runs in 9 innings. The young left-handed batsman has been a pillar of strength in the MI batting lineup, often delivering crucial runs under pressure. He is a safe bet for fantasy teams in the upcoming game.
Squads:
Lucknow Super Giants: Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul(w/c), Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Matt Henry, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan, Yash Thakur, Amit Mishra, Arshin Kulkarni, Krishnappa Gowtham, Manimaran Siddharth , Yudhvir Singh Charak, Mayank Yadav, Kyle Mayers, Ashton Turner, Prerak Mankad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Devdutt Padikkal, Arshad Khan, Shamar Joseph
Mumbai Indians: Ishan Kishan(w), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Nehal Wadhera, Tim David, Mohammad Nabi, Piyush Chawla, Luke Wood, Jasprit Bumrah, Nuwan Thushara, Naman Dhir, Shams Mulani, Dewald Brevis , Kumar Kartikeya, Shreyas Gopal, Harvik Desai, Gerald Coetzee, Romario Shepherd, Arjun Tendulkar, Shivalik Sharma, Anshul Kamboj, Akash Madhwal, Kwena Maphaka
Dream11 team:
Wicketkeepers: Quinton de Kock, Ishan Kishan, Nicholas Pooran
Batters: Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma
All-rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Krunal Pandya
Bowlers: Piyush Chawla, Jasprit Bumrah, Yash Thakur
