IPL 2025, Match - 16 | LSG vs MI | Fantasy Tips, Prediction & Preview

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will take on Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 16th game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Neither team has been at their best so far, with just one win in three games. LSG suffered a rough loss in their last home fixture, which could have shaken them a bit. MI, on the other hand, finally picked up their first victory and will be looking to build on that by pushing LSG to the limit.

After a dominant win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in their second match, Lucknow Super Giants seemed to have found their rhythm. But their momentum took a hit when Punjab Kings handed them a crushing eight-wicket defeat at home. Batting first, LSG could only manage 171-7, a total that Punjab chased with ease in just 16.2 overs. The loss exposed some gaps in their squad, particularly in the batting lineup. Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran have been carrying most of the burden, and when one of them fails, the rest of the unit struggles to step up. Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant’s form remains a concern. On the bowling side, Shardul Thakur has been the main wicket-taker with six scalps in three games.

On the other hand, Mumbai Indians finally got their first win of the season after back-to-back losses, delivering a commanding performance against Kolkata Knight Riders at home. Their bowlers set the tone early, rolling KKR out for just 117 on a batting-friendly Wankhede track. The chase was a walk in the park, with MI getting the job done in just 12.5 overs. Ryan Rickelton led the charge with a flawless 62* off 41, while Suryakumar Yadav chipped in with a blistering 27 off just 9. Deepak Chahar has stood out with the ball, taking four wickets in three games. Another player to keep an eye on is Ashwani Kumar. He made a dream debut last game, picking up 4-24 in just three overs. 

Match Timings

Match Toss Time - 07:00 PM IST (01:30 PM GMT)

Match Start Time - 07:30 PM IST (02:00 PM GMT)

Match Venue - Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

Head to Head

Matches Played - 6

Lucknow Super Giants won - 5        Mumbai Indians won - 1

Last 5 meetings

Lucknow Super Giants won - 4        Mumbai Indians won - 1

Pitch Report

The surface at the Ekana Cricket Stadium will not be spectacular, but it will be suitable for batting, as are most Indian surfaces. However, the pitch tends to slow down in the middle overs, bringing the spinners into the equation.

Weather Report

The weather forecast is expected to be warm and humid. There are no chances of rain during the game. The temperature is likely to be around 37°C  with 36% humidity.

Probable Playing XI  

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) - Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant(c & wk), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi

Impact Player - Akash Deep

Mumbai Indians (MI) - Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton(wk), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Ashwani Kumar

Impact Player -  Vignesh Puthur

Must Picks

LSG - Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh

MI -  Ryan Rickelton, Hardik Pandya

LSG vs MI Fantasy Team

Wicket-Keeper : Nicholas Pooran, Ryan Rickelton

Batters : Rohit Sharma, Mitchell Marsh, Suryakumar Yadav, Ayush Badoni

All-rounder : Aiden Markram, Hardik Pandya, Will Jacks

Bowlers : Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult

Captain and Vice-Captain picks

Captain : Nicholas Pooran

Vice-Captain : Hardik Pandya

Prediction

Mumbai Indians’ bowling attack is well-rounded, packed with options that can break partnerships, while their batting lineup is finding its rhythm. Lucknow Super Giants, on the other hand, lean heavily on their overseas stars to deliver with the bat. Their bowling unit looked vulnerable when Shardul Thakur failed to strike early. However, playing on their home conditions LSG will have an advantage hence, they are favorites to win this contest. 

Sportco predicts Lucknow Super Giants to beat Mumbai Indians in the 16th game of the Indian Premier League 2025.

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