Preview:
Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants will play the 26th match of IPL 2022 on Saturday. Mumbai have lost all their 5 matches so far and are at the bottom of the table. They have struggled to even field 4 overseas and have not got the right combination. This will be a crucial game for them and a loss here could put curtains to their campaign. On the other hand, Lucknow lost a thriller by 3 runs against Rajasthan in the previous match which has seen them slip to fifth in the points table.
Match Details:
Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants, Match 26
Venue: Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai
Date & Time: 16th April at 3:30 PM IST and Local Time
Live Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney+Hotstar
MI vs LSG, Match 26 Pitch Report:
With an afternoon start, the conditions will be fairly hotter for Mumbai Indians, who played their last three games in the evenings in Pune. With small boundaries on offer, expect a run-fest. Toss may not play a big role in this contest.
Injury News:
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MI vs LSG, Match 26 Probable Playing XIs:
Mumbai Indians
Ishan Kishan (wk), Rohit Sharma (c), Dewald Brevis, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Kieron Pollard, Fabian Allen, Murugan Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Jaydev Unadkat/Basil Thampi, Tymal Mills
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Lucknow Super Giants
KL Rahul (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Deepak Hooda, Marcus Stoinis, Ayush Badoni, Jason Holder, Krunal Pandya, K Gowtham, Dushmantha Chameera, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Top Dream Team Picks for MI vs LSG Dream11 Match:
Top Picks – Batters
Suryakumar Yadav has been the in-form batter for Mumbai Indians, scoring 163 runs in just 3 matches at an average of 81.50 and a strike rate of 158.25.
Deepak Hooda is a good option to have, having scored 155 runs in 5 matches at an average of 31 and a strike rate of 130. He can also bowl if needed.
Top Picks – All-Rounders
Jason Holder is one of the best players in this section and will be contributing in both departments. He is a reliable pick for this match.
Top Picks – Bowlers
Avesh Khan has been bowling really well and has 8 wickets to his name in 5 matches at an average of 19.75. He will be bowling with the new ball and at the death
Jasprit Bumrah looked in great form in the last match, and although he just picked the one wicket he bowled very well. This could be the game gives a lot of points with some wickets.
Top Picks – Wicketkeeper
Quinton de Kock has been in great form, scoring 188 runs in 5 matches at an average of 37.60 and a strike rate of 132.
Ishan Kishan is another good option in this section and has scored 178 runs in 5 matches at an average of 44.50 and a strike rate of 121.92.