Game 45 of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2025 sees Mumbai Indians lock horns with Lucknow Super Giants. Both sides face off at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on April 27, and MI being in good form as of late will hope for another good showing against LSG who have looked good in their recent matches as well.
Mumbai Indians have registered an emphatic victory here at the Wankhede Stadium. MI defeat LSG by 54 runs, registering their 150th IPL win.
Corbin Bosch has been exceptional for MI throughout the game, takes his first wicket of the day, dismissing Ravi Bishnoi. LSG now 157-9.
Third wicket in the over for Jasprit Bumrah! Avesh Khan departs on a golden duck. LSG now 142-8.
Bumrah with a third! An exceptional spell by the star bowler here. Samad departs on a score of two runs. LSG lose their seventh wicket on a score of 142.
Bumrah with another! David Miller has now departed on a score of 24 runs. LSG in deep deep trouble, now 141-6.
Ayush Badoni departs on a score of 35 runs! Trent Boult takes his second wicket of the day, Will Jacks takes an easy catch. LSG now 135-5.
Miller and Badoni are on the crease, looking towards a big run chase. After 14 overs, the score reads 134-4.
Trent Boult strikes! Mitchell Marsh has handed an easy catch to Tilak Varma. LSG lose their fourth wicket on a score of 110 runs.
Rishabh Pant with yet another low scoring knock. The skipper departs on a score of four runs. LSG now 64-3.
Suryakumar Yadav takes an exceptional catch, Nicholas Pooran departs on a score of 27 runs. LSG now 60-2.
Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh have stabilised the innings for LSG. After 6 overs, the score reads 60-1.
Lucknow Super Giants have lost their first wicket very early here. The run chase is off to a subpar start. After three overs, the score reads 20-1.
Mumbai Indians have posted a total of 215 runs thanks to the late push by Naman Dhir! A good total on the surface, MI will hope for another good show in the second innings as well.
Avesh Khan with another! Corbin Bosch hands an easy catch to Nicholas Pooran! MI lose their 7th wicket on a score of 208.
Suryakumar Yadav, shortly after completing his half-century hands a catch to Mitchell Marsh and departs! The star batter looked in brilliant form, but his innings came to an end here on a score of 54 runs. MI now 180-6.
Mayank Yadav strikes once more! Skipper Hardik Pandya departs cheaply here on a score of five runs. MI now 157-5.
Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya are standing strong for MI here. After 15 overs, the score reads 157-4, Surya is six runs away from his half century.
Ravi Bishnoi takes the wicket of Tilak Varma. MI lose their fourth wicket on a score of 147 runs, Tilak departs for just six runs.
Prince Yadav takes a brilliant wicket! Will Jacks is beaten all ends up on a score of 29 runs. MI now 116-3.
Suryakumar Yadav and Will Jacks are looking to propel Mumbai Indians towards a good total here. After 11 overs, the score reads 115-2.
Ryan Rickelton has departed after a brilliant innings of 58 runs. Trying to play a cut shot, Rickelton hands a catch to Ayush Badoni. MI now 88-2.
Ryan Rickelton has been exceptional for MI today! After 6 overs, the score reads 66-1. Rickelton on a score of 49 runs.
Rohit Sharma departs on a score of 12 runs in five deliveries. The star batter looked in good form, but he had to depart. MI lose their first wicket on a score of 33 runs.
Ryan Rickelton has propelled Mumbai Indians off to a flying start here at the Wankhede Stadium! After 2 overs, Rickelton has played every ball and has scored 19 runs to his name. MI now 20/0.
Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton are out in the middle! Mumbai Indians will hope for a good start here. Mayank Yadav is handed the new ball.
Mumbai Indians (Playing XI): Ryan Rickelton(w), Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Naman Dhir, Corbin Bosch, Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, Karn Sharma
Lucknow Super Giants (Playing XI): Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav
Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant won the toss and elected to field first. Pant suggested that day game, the surface could remain the same and expected the ball to come better in the evening. Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya also wanted to bowl first but didn't mind going in to bat considering the heat.
Mumbai Indians have won four in a row and it has helped that Rohit Sharma has come into form at an important time and all things seem to be coming together for them. However, this is now the pressure time for MI with the expectations of another playoff spot increasing. Can they do it?
Lucknow Super Giants have stumbled a bit in their process to go forward in the tournament with a couple of losses due to batting failure. This is a critical game for the Super Giants given that they are taking on Mumbai Indians, who also are on the same points and could be a four-pointer if they win this one.
The stage is set for game 45 of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2025. Mumbai Indians face off against Lucknow Super Giants at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on April 27, and seenig the form of both teams, the game could be quite the spectacle.
