Revealed: Who are the Impact Players nominated for MI vs LSG match 45 of IPL 2025?
Published - 27 Apr 2025, 03:13 PM | Updated - 27 Apr 2025, 11:37 PM
Mumbai Indians (MI) are taking on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in match number 45 of IPL 2025 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday, April 28. Ahead of the first match of a doubleheader of the day, Mumbai and Lucknow have announced their playing XI and 'Impact Players' for the much-awaited fixture.
Mumbai and Lucknow have 10 points ahead of this match. However, MI enters with momentum, having won four consecutive games. They will aim to extend their winning streak to five and break into the top four. On the other hand, LSG comes off a tough loss to Delhi Capitals (DC) in their previous IPL match.
IPL 2025: Toss Result in MI vs LSG Match
LSG won the toss and chose to bowl first. LSG made one notable change, bringing in Mayank Yadav to replace Shardul Thakur. On the other hand, Mumbai have made two changes. Karn Sharma returned to the lineup, and Corbin Bosch made his debut, with Mitchell Santner missing out due to a finger niggle.
Rishabh Pant said that it feels easier to take the lead and approach each day with a fresh mindset. Pant also confirmed one change to the lineup.
"We are bowling first. In a day game you want to utilize the surface. We are in a good space and personally Its easier to put the team ahead, makes it easier. Eventually you want to play good cricket and take everyday as your first day. One change. Shardul is out and Mayank Yadav is in," Pant said.
Hardik Pandya shared that they are comfortable batting given the intense heat, adding that they need to adapt without overthinking conditions. Pandya emphasized that every match in the IPL is crucial.
"We were planning to bowl, but looking at the heat - we don't mind batting as well. It's about adapting and not think too much about the heat. ESA game has always been very special, the initiative by Ambani has been very special and it gives us added motivation, let's give them (the children) a good show. The momentum always helps, but in IPL every game matters and do the right things. 2 changes. Karn Sharma comes in for Mitch Santner. Corbin Bosch makes his debut as well, Puthur misses out," Pandya said.
IPL 2025: List of Impact players nominated by MI and LSG
Mumbai Indians: Robin Minz, Raj Angad Bawa, Jasprit Bumrah, Reece Topley, Satyanarayana Raju
Lucknow Super Giants: David Miller, Himmat Singh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Akash Singh
IPL 2025: MI vs LSG - Playing XIs
Mumbai Indians Playing XI: Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Corbin Bosch, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Karn Sharma
Lucknow Super Giants Playing XI: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Rishabh Pant (c and wk), Abdul Samad, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav
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