Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants will clash in the second qualifier of IPL 2023 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday, May 24.
Lucknow Super Giants secured the 3rd position in the group stage with 17 points, while Mumbai Indians managed to qualify for the playoffs as the last team with 16 points.
Mumbai Indians (MI) achieved a significant milestone on May 21 (Sunday) as they secured their spot in the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) playoffs, becoming the fourth and final team to do so. They joined the esteemed list of top four teams and successfully qualified for the IPL 2023 Playoffs. MI will now face off against the Lucknow Super Giants in the Eliminator. The victorious team in the upcoming match will go on to compete against the loser of Qualifier 1, a match scheduled between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Tuesday, May 23.
If we talk about their head-to-head matches, Lucknow Super Giants have emerged victorious in all their encounters against Mumbai Indians. Both teams have played three matches, and in each of those matches, Lucknow Super Giants have emerged as the winners.
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Match Information : LSG VS MI
IPL 2023, second pay-off Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) vs Mumbai Indians (MI)
Location: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, Tami
l Nadu
Date & Time are :Tuesday & May 24, 07:30 PM IST
Probable Playing XI for LSG VS MI
The probable playing 11 for the Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians in the second pay-off in MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
The probable playing XI for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) includes Quinton de Kock as the wicketkeeper and Krunal Pandya likely to lead the team as captain. The rest of the lineup consists of Karan Sharma, Prerak Mankad, Stoinis, Pooran, Badoni, Gowtham, Bishnoi, Naveen ul Haq, and Mohsin Khan.
On the other hand, Mumbai Indians (MI) are expected to have Kishan as the opening batter, with Rohit Sharma leading the team as captain. The remaining players in the lineup are Cameron Green, Suryakumar Yadav, Nehal Wadhera, Tim David, Chawla, Jordan, Behrendorff, Madhwal, and Kumar Kartikeya.
weather and Pitch Conditions:
The weather conditions for the match are expected to be favorable. Temperatures will range from 30°C to 40°C, providing a warm environment. The humidity level stands at 73%, indicating a moderate level of moisture in the air. There is a low probability of rain, with only a 5% chance. Overall, it will be a pleasant day with suitable conditions for outdoor activities. The minimal chance of rainfall allows for an enjoyable experience at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium.
The match will take place at Chepauk, where the Chennai surface has been favorable for both batsmen and spin bowlers, offering sufficient assistance. The wicket is expected to be slightly dry, prompting teams to prefer batting first. The pitch at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai is known for its balanced nature. Six teams have managed to score totals of 170 or more this season, indicating the pitch’s favorable conditions for hitters. The average first-inning score in this area is 163. However, teams batting first have had more success than those batting second. Captains winning the toss may choose to bat first, especially in high-pressure games.
LSG VS MI IPL 2023 Match prediction
The toss decision is to bowl.
The track has shown a decrease in pace during recent games played here, resulting in difficulty for batsmen to score runs easily. Bowlers would have an advantage during the first half of the game. Therefore, the team winning the toss would most likely choose to bowl first in this match.
In the LSG vs MI game, the winning prediction is in favor of Mumbai Indians. Lucknow Super Giants have a good record against them, but they are up against a team that has regained its momentum. Mumbai’s bowlers need to maintain consistency and deliver an exceptional performance to secure a victory. Mumbai Indians’ batsmen are in superb form, capable of dismantling any bowling attack. The strength of their batting lineup gives them the edge, making them the favorites to win this match.
