Probable XII:
Mumbai Indians Squad:
Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton(w), Will Jacks/Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Ashwani Kumar, Vignesh Puthur/Satyanarayana Raju
Probable XII: Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (WK/C), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Prince Yadav/Akash Deep
Tactics and match-ups: Utilizing spin bowling to counter Rishabh Pant at the outset is a sensible approach. The LSG captain has scored a paltry 17 runs at a strike-rate of 65.38 in three matches this year. Furthermore, his struggles against spin are evident, with 6 runs, 13 balls, and 2 dismissals. Avesh Khan has shown effectiveness against Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya. However, if he fails to make an impact with the new ball, Ravi Bishnoi can be called upon, boasting impressive numbers against key MI batters. The leg-spinner has dismissed both Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar three times each in six and seven innings, respectively.
Lucknow Super Giants : Injuries/Availability: Akash Deep has been added to the squad, whereas Mayank Yadav is undergoing recovery at the BCCI's newly-built Centre of Excellence (COE). Akash Deep sounded optimistic about Mayank Yadav joining the squad "soon".
Lucknow Super Giants Squad: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Ravi Bishnoi, Manimaran Siddharth, Prince Yadav, Shahbaz Ahmed, Himmat Singh, Akash Maharaj Singh, Matthew Breetzke, Aryan Juyal, RS Hangargekar, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Akash Deep, Mayank Yadav, Shamar Joseph, Arshin Kulkarni
As a coach and former player, I believe adaptability is key. You can't control the surface, but you can prepare for any eventuality and adapt to whatever is presented said Polard
"I feel the first match is very important for me. I have played one practice match but after a two to three-month gap, you don't get the confidence until you play the match" - Akash Deep, LSG pacer
Did you know?
Of the six sub-150 totals defended in the IPL since 2022, three have been against LSG. Avesh's record in Lucknow is underwhelming, with only three wickets in five matches at an average of 48.66, SR of 34 and ER of 8.58.
Lucknow Super Giants beat Mumbai Indians by 12 runs
Rishabh Pant's Lucknow Super Giants secured a 12-run victory over Hardik Pandya's Mumbai Indians at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Friday. Chasing a target of 204 runs, Suryakumar Yadav emerged as the top-scorer with 67(43), while Digvesh proved to be the most successful bowler for Lucknow, conceding just 21 runs and claiming one wicket.
Hardik won the toss on a black-soil wicket and elected to field first, with Lucknow posting 203/8, thanks in part to half-centuries from Mitchell Marsh 60(31) and Aiden Markram 53(38).
Avesh Khan produced a superb final over, keeping his cool after Hardik Pandya hit a six off the first ball. Avesh consistently nailed precise yorkers for the rest of the over. Mumbai has lost another match, their third in four games, which raises concerns about Hardik's captaincy. Lucknow's Rishabh Pant made limited impact with the bat but demonstrated smart tactical decisions throughout the evening. In the end, Lucknow secured the win. We conclude our coverage for today and look forward to your company tomorrow afternoon for a double-header match.
It can be argued that Shardul Thakur's over proved decisive in the match's outcome, as he accurately targeted his mark and constrained Mumbai's scoring to a paltry five runs. Furthermore, that over featured a notable incident, with Tilak Varma opting to retire and Mitchell Santner entering the fray, Tilak having experienced a challenging day in terms of form.
The atmosphere in Lucknow is becoming increasingly tense. Despite losing a couple of early wickets, Mumbai has managed to remain competitive. While the odds still favor Lucknow to win, Hardik's strong start is a cause for concern. His confidence from bowling appears to be translating into his batting. At the other end, Tilak is struggling to maintain momentum, similar to the game in Ahmedabad. He needs to score a couple of boundaries to alleviate the pressure on Hardik.
Surya is delivering one of his signature IPL performances. Although the wicket has been challenging to bat on, he has demonstrated adaptability and is maintaining a consistent tempo. There has been considerable debate regarding the approach, particularly in light of SRH's recent performances. MI faces a similar dilemma, boasting a potent batting lineup that opponents attempt to contain with slow wickets, thereby restricting their scoring freedom. As we update, Suryakumar Yadav attempts a scoop but hits it straight to Avesh Khan at square-leg.
Suryakumar Yadav executes a late cut off Ravi Bishnoi to reach his half-century. This has been an exceptional innings by Surya, as he demonstrated a clear understanding of the requirements and adapted his gameplay accordingly. Nevertheless, despite this outstanding performance, Mumbai's task remains incomplete, necessitating an additional 80 runs to secure victory. It is intriguing to note how frequently Surya must rescue Mumbai from precarious situations, despite the presence of numerous high-profile players. Meanwhile, Tilak Varma at the other end appears to have lost momentum throughout his innings.
Consequently, LSG has advanced to sixth position with two wins from four games, while MI has dropped to seventh position with one win in three games.
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