The Mumbai Indians have only managed to secure one victory in their last six IPL matches. The five-time champions experienced an unforgettable campaign in 2024. They still have pride to play for, and perhaps a chance to avoid the bottom position in the table among the 10 teams. Mumbai will find it challenging to stand against the motivated Lucknow team.
While Tilak Varma and Rohit Sharma haven’t reached the heights of other batsmen in this year’s IPL, they remain the most productive run-scorers for Mumbai this season. Varma has scored 416 runs, and Sharma has scored 349. They both have struck 13 fours. Relinquishing the captaincy seems to have limited rather than enhanced Sharma’s role at the top of the order.
Jasprit Bumrah, as known, has been an outstanding bowler for Mumbai. He has taken 20 wickets, and while other bowlers have achieved high economy rates, Bumrah has conceded a mere 6.48 runs per over across 51.5 economical overs. Meanwhile, Piyush Chawla has emerged as the most successful bowler for Mumbai in this IPL season, picking up 10 wickets in the same number of matches.
Lucknow has secured five wins in seven matches, but since then, this decent form has taken a back seat: four losses in five matches. Lucknow still has a chance to make it to the playoffs, but they’ll have to defeat Mumbai and continue winning thereafter.
KL Rahul and Nicholas Pooran remain the top run-scorers for the Super Giants in this IPL. Rahul has scored 465 runs in 13 innings, while Pooran has scored 424 runs in 13 innings. Rahul has a strike rate of almost 170 per 100 balls, while Pooran has a strike rate of 136 per 100 balls.
Navin-ul-Haq recently surpassed Yash Thakur as the top bowler for MSG this year. Thakur held the mantle for a long period, but Navin’s five wickets in the last three matches have led to the emergence of a new leader. The Afghan spinner bowls with good pace and accuracy.
The bet is on the favorites "Mumbai Indians" with odds of 1.70 to defeat the underdogs "Lucknow Super Giants" with odds of 2.15 in this IPL match.
