The Mumbai Indians (MI) will lock horns with the Lucknow Tremendous Giants (LSG) in Match 16 of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) on the Ekana Stadium on Friday, April 4. Each groups have points to handle forward of this mid-table conflict.
Hardik Pandya and Co. misplaced their first two matches in IPL 2025 however rebounded with a promising victory over the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on the Wankhede Stadium. At the moment positioned sixth within the standings with a constructive internet run fee, they are going to be eager on gaining some momentum because the league stage progresses.
MI’s squad for IPL 2025: Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma, Bevon Jacobs, Robin Minz, Ryan Rickelton, Krishnan Shrijith, Hardik Pandya, Naman Dhir, Will Jacks, Raj Angad Bawa, Vignesh Puthur, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Karn Sharma, Mitchell Santner, Jasprit Bumrah, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Ashwani Kumar, Reece Topley, Satyanarayana Raju, Arjun Tendulkar, Corbin Bosch.
On that word, right here is MI’s predicted taking part in XI, other than an impression participant, for Match 16 of IPL 2025.
Openers: Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton (wk)
Rohit Sharma hasn’t been in nice kind to this point, as has been the case over time within the IPL. The opener shall be determined for a rating in Lucknow.
In the meantime, Ryan Rickelton, who remained unbeaten in MI’s facile chase over KKR, will need to construct some consistency.
Center Order: Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner
MI are prone to persist with the identical mixture they performed within the earlier recreation. Will Jacks ought to bat at No. 3, adopted by Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma within the batting unit.
Captain Hardik Pandya shall be essential with each the bat and the ball, whereas Naman Dhir and Mitchell Santner shall be entrusted with including batting depth and ending potential. Santner’s left-arm spin won’t be as beneficial in opposition to LSG’s band of left-handers, however he is a canny operator who might get buy from the wicket on the Ekana Stadium.
Decrease Order: Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Ashwani Kumar
Ashwani Kumar made his IPL debut in opposition to KKR and instantly made an impression, securing the Participant of the Match award. The left-arm seamer must be partnered by the extra skilled duo of Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar.
Influence Participant – Vignesh Puthur
MI are possible to herald a bowling impression participant, though they might go away that choice open in the event that they bowl first. Vignesh Puthur did not have his finest outing in opposition to KKR, however he is proven sufficient promise to justify being backed by means of the center overs.
