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Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants match preview

It’s a crucial playoff race clash in the IPL 2025 as Mumbai Indians (MI) host Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.

Mumbai are hitting their stride at the right time, with four straight wins lifting them into the top four. However, it’s worth noting that most of their recent victories have come against struggling sides like Chennai and Hyderabad – making their form look a little better than it might truly be.

Lucknow, meanwhile, have stumbled recently with two losses from their last three games, including a heavy defeat to Delhi Capitals. Their batting order has shown vulnerability, especially when forced to post big totals first up.

Despite Mumbai’s momentum, history favours Lucknow in this rivalry. The Super Giants have beaten MI six times in their seven previous encounters, including a 12-run win earlier this season.

With both teams locked on 10 points, a win here would be a significant boost for either side’s playoff ambitions.

Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants predictions

LSG have dominated this fixture historically, winning six of the last seven meetings. With Mayank Yadav returning to bolster their bowling attack and Mumbai possibly vulnerable if forced to bat first, Lucknow represent value with top sports bookmakers to cause another upset.

Promoted up the order in Lucknow’s recent games, David Miller could have a real impact. He’s experienced on slower surfaces and has a strong strike-rate against MI’s pace attack. Expect him to cash in if Lucknow need someone to guide their innings.

The Wankhede pitch has not been as batter-friendly as usual this season, and MI are yet to truly blow away an opposition while batting first. Against a disciplined LSG attack, Mumbai will struggle to score over 190, especially batting first.

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