Today IPL Match 2024: As the IPL season progresses, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) find themselves in a favorable position, yet they’re aware that the slightest misstep can alter their destiny. The cautionary tale of Rajasthan Royals from 2023 serves as a stark reminder that success can quickly slip away, even for the most promising teams. LSG navigated this precarious path alongside other contenders vying for a top-four finish. Their upcoming match against Hardik Pandya’s team presents another challenge, with plucky opponents aiming to upset their momentum.
On the other hand, the Mumbai Indians face a different predicament, entering each game with a sense of urgency to climb from the bottom of the standings. Despite a slow start last season, they defied the odds to reach the playoffs, instilling confidence in their ability to repeat the feat this year. While there’s a slight similarity in their current position compared to the previous season, Mumbai’s dressing room remains buoyant, fueled by the belief in their ability to overcome adversity.
Although separated by four points and three spots on the table, both teams understand the gravity of a potential setback in their upcoming clash. A negative result on Tuesday could derail their respective campaigns to varying extents, underscoring the importance of securing a crucial victory.
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IPL Match Today Between LSG and MI, Match Number 48
On April 30, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will square off against the Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. LSG currently occupies the fifth position on the points table with five victories out of nine matches played. However, their recent form has been mixed, winning two out of their last five matches.
Meanwhile, the Mumbai Indians find themselves at the ninth spot on the points table, having secured three wins out of nine matches. Like LSG, they have also won two out of their last five matches. Interestingly, April 30 marks the birthday of former MI skipper Rohit Sharma, who will be turning 37 years old tomorrow.
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LSG vs MI Match Head-to-Head
In the IPL, Mumbai and Lucknow have crossed paths in 4 matches. Among these encounters, Lucknow emerged victorious in 3 instances, while Mumbai secured wins on 1 occasion. Here are their head to head stats:
LSG and MI Batsman, Bowlers and All Rounders
Here is the team composition of LSG Playing XI:
| Wicketkeepers | QUINTON DE KOCK, KL RAHUL, NICOLAS POORAN |
| Batter | DEVDUTT PADIKKAL, AYUSH BADONI, ASHTON TURNER |
| All-rounders | DEEPAK HOODA, K. GOWTHAM, KRUNAL PANDYA, KYLE MAYERS, MARCUS STOINIS, PRERAK MANKAD, YUDHVIR SINGH CHARAK, DAVID WILLEY, ARSHIN KULKARNI, MD. ARSHAD KHAN |
| Bowler | MARK WOOD, MAYANK YADAV, MOHSIN KHAN, RAVI BISHNOI, YASH THAKUR, AMIT MISHRA, NAVEEN-UL-HAQ, SHIVAM MAVI, MANIMARAN SIDDARTH |
Here is the team composition of MI:
| Wicketkeepers | Ishan Kishan |
| Batter | Rohit Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Suryakumar Yadav, N. Tilak Varma, Tim David, Vishnu Vinod, Nehal Wadhera, Shivalik Sharma. |
| All-rounders | Hardik Pandya (C), Anshul Kamboj, Mohammad Nabi, Shams Mulani, Naman Dhir, Romario Shepherd. |
| Bowler | Arjun Tendulkar, Jasprit Bumrah, Kumar Kartikeya, Piyush Chawla, Akash Madhwal, Jason Behrendorff, Gerald Coetzee, Dilshan Madushanka, Shreyas Gopal, Nuwan Thushara. |
LSG vs MI Match Time Today and Where to Watch for Live Streaming and Scores
Here are the complete details:
| Match Number | 48 |
| Date | 30 April 2024, Tuesday |
| Stadium | Ekana Sports City, Lucknow |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
| Live Stream | JioCinema |
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