MI vs LSG My11 Circle Prediction: Fantasy Tips, Top Captaincy Picks, Playing XI, Pitch and Weather Report | IPL 2025| Match 45

MI vs LSG Match Details

The 45th match of the IPL 2025 will feature Mumbai Indians taking on Lucknow Super Giants at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. This is the first leg of this rivalry, and both teams are coming from contrasting last-match outings. Both teams started with contrasting seasons, where Mumbai started with a series of losses, and Lucknow started strong and registered wins in its initial outings. This is their second encounter of the IPL 2025 Season, and coming into this clash, both teams will look for a win.

As of now, Mumbai Indians are in the first half of the points table, and Lucknow is sitting in the sixth position. With playoffs approaching nearby, both teams are looking to improve their standings so that they can end the season with a spot in the playoffs. Join in to watch the thrilling contest of pride, which will begin at 3:30 PM IST on Sunday, April 27, 2025. Cricket fans can watch the action live on the Star Sports Network or via the JioHotstar app.

MI vs LSG Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches)

In the last five head-to-head battles between MI and LSG, Lucknow has dominated the Mumbai side by winning four of their last five matches, whereas MI was only able to win a single match. However, MI, with their current form at their home ground, will definitely look to make their comeback in the upcoming match by providing a tough fight to LSG and aiming to defeat them in the next match.

MI vs LSG Pitch & Weather Report

MI vs LSG Pitch Report

This pitch is regarded as a batting-friendly score and is a high-scoring ground, and has already seen a run-fest with 430 runs scored in the last game played here. Overall, this is a solid batting track with the potential of a high-scoring affair. Earlier, the pitch has been helpful for spinners, especially during the night games. Slower delivery and cutters make it tough for a batter to properly time the bat. The bounce is low, so timing the ball would be very important.
According to the pitch's overall statistics, teams that bat first have scored an average of 170 runs. So, given this pitch, it is advisable to field first and chase the target in the second inning. By restricting the opponent to the achievable target. Previous statistics show that the team that batted second have performed better at this venue.

Weather Condition

The weather at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, for the 45th match of the IPL 2025 between MI and LSG appears to be good for cricket. Clear skies are predicted, with a sunny and humid temperature of around 29.1°C. Fortunately, there are almost no chances of rain, and fans can expect a 40-over contest at the ground.

Record of chasing teams at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

According to previous IPL statistics, 122 matches were played on this ground, with 55 matches won by the team batting first and 67 matches won by the team batting second, showing that batting second is a viable option after winning the toss.

MI vs LSG My11 Circle Fantasy Team

Keeper: Nicholas Pooran
Batters: Suryakumar Yadav, Mitchell Marsh, Tilak Varma
All-rounders: Aiden Markram, Hardik Pandya, Will Jacks
Bowlers: Trent Boult, Vignesh Puthur, Jasprit Bumrah, Shardul Thakur

Top Captain & Vice-Captain Picks for My11Circle

Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, and Hardik Pandya are the best batters from their respective teams who are in top form and have recently scored runs for their teams. They all have the ability to score runs at a higher strike rate and can smash the ball all over the ground effortlessly. That's why they are all selected as the captaincy choice for the upcoming match.

Suryakumar Yadav and Trent Boult are two of MI's most important pillars, capable of delivering match-winning performances if they find their rhythm. Both have the ability to change the course of a match on their own on any given day, and they typically perform better on the Wankhede Stadium pitch, which is why they are the best vice-captains for the upcoming match.

On the other hand, Jasprit Bumrah is MI's key bowler, and he has been in incredible form since he has returned from injury and is also among the lead wicket takers for Mumbai at the Wankhede ground. His precise bowling with perfect line and length, and ability to swing the ball in crucial moments, make him an ideal choice to be in the team as he can take wickets with the new ball at Wankhede.

MI vs LSG Predicted Playing XI

MI’s Probable Playing XI

Ryan Rickelton (wk), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Vignesh Puthur

MI have struggled this season in the beginning of the season, but the way they bounced back is commendable. Their batting unit, which struggled once, now looks solid. With power hitters like Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav, MI have some explosive batters and strike bowlers, who are helping the team.

And to complement it, their middle order is what is helping the team to put in the much-needed respectable score on the board. Besides earlier struggles in the squad, the team has regrouped and have come out stronger in all of the recent outings of this season at their home. With the intent of Rohit Sharma and Will Jacks and their momentum in this Powerplay, their team is looking explosive. So, most likely, they will continue to play with the same team combination in the next match.

LSG’s Probable Playing XI

Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Abdul Samad, David Miller, Shardul Thakur, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav

LSG's team looks balanced, with all of their players being T20 specialists. Their powerplay playing combination is also looking most destructive this year, but their bowling attack is what they need to improve if they want to get ahead in the IPL. As they have lost their last three matches in a row, they will most likely play with the same team in the upcoming match, with no change in the playing XI.

MI vs LSG My11 Circle Match Prediction

MI vs LSG My11 Circle Match Prediction Today

As per our analysis, game stats, recent matches, and the squad of these two teams, there is a high probability that Mumbai Indians are expected to win this match. But with the h2h and ground data and current from the chasing team is expected to win Match 45 of the IPL 2025. Although MI is expected to win at Wankhede Stadium, LSG can change the winning odds for the upcoming match. We predict the MI or the Batting Second team will win the upcoming match.

MI vs LSG My11 Circle Fantasy Team

This My11 Circle fantasy team strikes a good balance between power hitters, reliable all-rounders, and elite bowlers. Mitchell Marsh, Suryakumar Yadav, Nicholas Pooran, and Rohit Sharma contribute experience and explosive stroke play to the batting lineup, while Tilak Varma provides consistency.

The all-rounders Hardik Pandya and Aiden Markram ensure points with both bat and ball. The bowling attack is lethal, with Jasprit Bumrah’s accuracy, Hardik’s consistency, and Shardul's wicket-taking ability, making this a well-rounded and competitive fantasy squad.
Keeper: Nicholas Pooran
Batters: Suryakumar Yadav, Mitchell Marsh, Tilak Varma
All-rounders: Aiden Markram, Hardik Pandya, Will Jacks
Bowlers: Trent Boult, Vignesh Puthur, Jasprit Bumrah, Shardul Thakur

Since the beginning of IPL, Wankhede Stadium has been the highest-scoring venue in the league, with a staggering scoring rate of 27.40 runs per wicket, indicating a fair contest between bat and ball. The matches at this ground tend to be high-scoring, with an average of 8.58 runs scored per over. Teams batting first have posted an average score of 170, making it a competitive total.