Acid test for Lucknow Super Giants' bowlers against Mumbai's batting prowess  

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Our Predictions 

• Lucknow Super Giants' have an unsettled top order, and this can hurt the side in this game  
• MI's batsmen Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, and Green have made 1331 runs this year 
• LSG's bowling attack has struggled, and Ravi Bishnoi has been the lone fighter with the ball  

MATCH PREVIEW     

Lucknow Super Giants face Mumbai Indians in a do-or-die Eliminator game in the Indian Premier League, 2023. The Super Giants lost the Eliminator last year and would like to avoid the same fate. They have done well despite losing their skipper KL Rahul to injury. The five-time champions, Mumbai Indians, know how to handle pressure at this stage. They have their batters in good form. Both teams have a lot of stakes, and they can't afford a bad show. We expect a thrilling contest between Lucknow's bowlers and Mumbai's batsmen.  

Lucknow Super Giants Preview     

Krunal Pandya got a scare in the last game against the Kolkata Knight Riders, winning it by 1 run. With three consecutive wins and having defeated Mumbai Indians earlier in the season, Pandya would feel confident. However, his bowlers face an acid test against Mumbai's batting prowess. The Super Giants' skipper would like a spirited effort from his bowlers to overcome the massive challenge.  

Quinton de Kock and Karan Sharma must do well. The unsettled opening pair is a problem for the side. Marcus Stoinis has done well in recent games and must anchor the innings with Pandya and Prerak Makand. Nicholas Pooran has been the savior for the side on many occasions, and the onus would be on him and Ayush Badoni to do the heavy lifting in the final overs.  

The LSG attack faces its most formidable test in this game, and good spells from Mohsin Khan and Naveen-ul-Haq shall be key to the side's fortunes. Ravi Bishnoi must put brakes on Mumbai's scoring as he has been the most dependable bowler for the team this season. Pandya, Krishnappa Gowtham, and Yash Thakur must do their best to stop Mumbai batters from running away with the game.   

Expected Starting XI for Lucknow Super Giants     

Krunal Pandya (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Karan Sharma, Prerak Mankad, Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Krishnappa Gowtham, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mohsin Khan, Yash Thakur (Impact Player)  

Mumbai Indians Preview     

Rohit Sharma will be happy with the 8-wicket win against the Sunrisers Hyderabad. It enabled them to finish in the Top 4 and make the playoffs for the first time since 2021. The five-time champions have struggled with the ball this year and have depended on their batsmen to win their games. They know how to handle the pressure at this stage of the tournament, and Rohit would look to knock LSG out of the tournament with a strong performance.  

Rohit Sharma will be confident after his good knock in the last game and look forward to a good start with Ishan Kishan. They have a power-packed middle order with Cameron Green, Surya Kumar Yadav, and Tim David, who will look to destroy LSG's bowling attack in this contest. Nehal Wadhera, Raghav Goyal, and Chris Jordan can score runs quickly, adding strength to this line-up.  

Bowling has been the weak area for Mumbai, and they need a good show from their bowlers at this stage of the season. Jason Behrendorff must get the early breakthroughs and do well sharing the new ball with Green. Piyush Chawla has been consistent, and he needs to bowl tight spells with Chris Jordan and Kumar Kartikeya in the middle overs. The side will also expect a disciplined effort from Akash Madhwal in the supporting role.   

Expected Starting XI for Mumbai Indians     

Rohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Cameron Green, Tim David, Chris Jordan, Piyush Chawla, Nehal Wadhera, Akash Madhwal, Jason Behrendorff Kumar Kartikeya, Raghav Goyal (Impact Player)  

TOSS: To Bowl First      

The wicket here is slow, and most teams have struggled when it comes to setting scores. In the last five league games, the side batting first has won only once. Neither team can take a chance, and they will opt to bowl first on this wicket.      
 

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS      

We expect warm and humid conditions in Chennai. The ball will grip the surface and turn sharply. Batsmen who get their eyes set tend to do well on this track. There isn't much for the fast bowlers. The side batting first will be happy to have 180 runs on the board in this contest.  

OUR PREDICTION      

The Lucknow Super Giants would be worried about the form of their top order and inconsistent bowling attack. They must execute their bowling plans well in this must-win contest. Mumbai Indians have banked on their batting, and the Top 5 batters look in good form. While we expect a close contest, the Mumbai Indians have the edge.   

Our Prediction is for Mumbai Indians to win