LSG vs MI Match Prediction– Who Will Win Today IPL Match? IPL 2024 Match 48

Updated - 01 May 2024, 02:48 AM

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The LSG vs MI IPL 2024 match is a crucial match for the two sides playing on Tuesday, April 30. This is the first meeting between the Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians in this year's IPL. 

LSG vs MI Team Analysis

Lucknow Super Giants 

LSG are heading into this match after a loss to Rajasthan Royals in their previous game. This is their second loss at hoe in this season's IPL. They will now take on Mumbai Indians against who they have a good head-to-head record. LSG have won three out of the four games played so far. 

This is the fifth game between the two sides. While their batting has looked good, they failed to defend 196 against RR. Heading into their next game, they should do a little bit of rework in their bowling arsenal. 

Mumbai Indians 

MI are placed ninth on the points table heading into this game. They lost to DC by 10 runs in their previous game. In response to DC's 257, they reached as far as 247. Hardik Pandya the MI skipper was agitated in the match.

His captaincy continues to be a debate and a talking point throughout the season. They now have five more games remaining and needs to win all five to give themselves a chance of making the playoffs. 

LSG vs RR Key Factors 

Pitch Conditions 

The track at Ekana stadium has been a lot better for batting this year than what it was last year. LSG posted 196 against RR but still ended up losing the game. With big-hitters on both sides, this match is also expected to be a high-scoring contest. There will be spin on the track and the team that extracts the conditions better are expected to win the game in the end. 

Form and Fitness 

There are no fitness concerns from both teams. After the initial pulling out of players and replacements being named none of the players are injured or ruled out.

The form of the batters from both teams are top-notch. MI responded with 247 to DC's 257 and LSG posted 196 batting first. This implies that the batters have found success throughout the IPL season. The bowling is a concern for both teams, especially after their recent loss. 

Tactical Acumen

The test for both captains will be to restrict the run flow. Both the captains. Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul were short of ideal when the opposition batters were going great guns. Making the bowling changes accordingly will be another crucial aspect of captaincy in this match. 

LSG vs MI Score Prediction

Team 1st Innings 2nd Innings
Luckow Super Giants 180-200 160-170
Mumbai Indians 180-200 160-180

Recent Venue Records (Ekana Stadium, Lucknow )

IPL Matches Played                               12

Matches Won Batting First                   6 

Matches Won Batting Second              5

Matches Won Winning Toss                 7

Matches Won Losing Toss                    4 

Matches with No Result                      1 

Average 1st Inns scores                      151

Average 2nd Inns scores                     126

Who Will Score Most Runs For LSG: KL Rahul / Marcus Stonis 

Who Will Take Most Wickets For LSG: Ravi Bishnoi / Mohsin Khan

Who Will Score Most Runs For MI: Rohit Sharma / Suryakumar Yadav 

Who Will Take Most Wickets For MI: Jasprit Bumrah / Piyush Chawla

LSG vs MI Match Prediction– Who Will Win Today IPL Match? IPL 2024 Match 48

Mumbai Indians do not have any kind of momentum in this IPL season as yet, They have struggled at home and away games as well. Playing at home in known conditions this is a good opportunity for LSG to continue their winning streak against MI. 

Conclusion 

A win for LSG will take them to 12 points while a win for MI will take them to six points. Mumbai Indians still have a lot of ground to make up if they are to make the playoffs. LSG have made the playoffs back to back and are looking to make it for the third straight time.

According to BetWay's odds, LSG is favored over MI in the 48th match of IPL 2024, with odds of 1.53 for LSG and 1.92 for MI.

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