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LSG vs MI Dream11 Prediction, IPL 2025: Match 16 of IPL 2025 will see Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) take on Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. Both teams have had an up-and-down start to their season and will be eager to find consistency as the tournament heats up.
LSG vs MI Dream11 Prediction: Match Overview
The Lucknow Super Giants weren’t considered strong contenders before IPL 2025 began. However, they surprised many with their fighting spirit. In their first game, LSG narrowly lost to Delhi Capitals by just one wicket. They followed that up with a confident win over Sunrisers Hyderabad, but their momentum was cut short after a heavy loss to Punjab Kings. With 1 win from 3 matches and a slightly negative net run rate, they sit in 6th place on the points table.
Mumbai Indians, on the other hand, had a poor start to their campaign. They lost back-to-back matches against their biggest rivals Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans. But once they returned home to Wankhede Stadium, things turned around. MI crushed Kolkata Knight Riders in what was the biggest win of the season so far. Now with 1 win, 2 points, and a positive net run rate, Mumbai are placed 5th in the standings.
LSG vs MI Dream11 Prediction: Match Details
- Match: Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians – Match 16
- Date: Friday, April 04, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM (IST)
- Venue: Ekana Stadium, Lucknow
- Live Streaming: Star Sports Network (TV), JioCinema App & Website (Online)
LSG vs MI Dream11 Prediction: Full Squads
Lucknow Super Giants Squad:
Rishabh Pant (C & wk), Mitchell Marsh, Matthew Breetzke (wk), Nicholas Pooran (wk), Himmat Singh, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni, Arshin Kulkarni, Ravi Bishnoi, Shardul Thakur, M Siddharth, Akash Deep, Mayank Yadav, Shamar Joseph, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Singh, Akash Singh, Aryan Juyal (wk), Yuvraj Chaudhary.
Mumbai Indians Squad:
Hardik Pandya (C), Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Will Jacks, Naman Dhir, Robin Minz (wk), Bevon Jacobs, Mitchell Santner, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Karn Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, Reece Topley, Ashwani Kumar, Raj Bawa, Vignesh Puthur, Corbin Bosch, Arjun Tendulkar, Krishnan Shrijith, Satyanarayana Raju.
LSG vs MI Dream11 Prediction: Head-to-Head
- Matches Played: 6
- LSG Wins: 5
- MI Wins: 1
- First Match: April 16, 2022 – LSG won
- Most Recent Match: May 17, 2024 – LSG won
Lucknow have dominated this rivalry, winning 5 out of 6 matches against Mumbai.
LSG vs MI Dream11 Prediction: Predicted Playing XIs
Lucknow Super Giants Predicted XI:
Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (wk), David Miller, Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Shahbaz Ahmed, Ravi Bishnoi, Digvesh Singh, M Siddharth (Impact Player).
Mumbai Indians Predicted XI:
Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (C), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Ashwani Kumar, Vignesh Puthur (Impact Player).
Pitch Report – Ekana Stadium
The Ekana Stadium in Lucknow is traditionally known for helping spinners. In past IPL seasons, while other grounds produced high scores of 200+, here scores around 150 were common. But in IPL 2025, the pitch has looked more batter-friendly. In the first game this season at this venue, the pitch offered decent bounce and looked like a potential 200-run surface, although not as flat as other batting tracks in the league.
LSG vs MI Dream11 Prediction: Weather Report
It’s expected to be a pleasant evening in Lucknow, with temperatures around 25°C. Humidity will be on the lower side and winds will be moderate. There is no forecast for rain, and conditions should be perfect for cricket.
LSG vs MI Dream11 Prediction: 3 Players to Watch Out For
- Suryakumar Yadav (MI): After a quiet IPL 2024, Surya didn’t start this season strongly either. But in the last two matches, he has returned to his explosive best, hitting boundaries all over the field. If he stays in form, MI’s batting becomes twice as dangerous.
- Nicholas Pooran (LSG): LSG’s top performer so far, Pooran currently holds the Orange Cap with 189 runs in 3 games at a strike rate of nearly 220. His powerful hitting has kept Lucknow in games, and he’s their most valuable player right now.
- Ashwani Kumar (MI): The new pace sensation from Punjab, Ashwani made headlines with a dream debut against KKR. He picked up 4 wickets for 24 runs, the best figures by any Indian bowler on IPL debut. With Bumrah still out, Ashwani has a golden chance to shine again.
LSG vs MI Dream11 Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Both teams are evenly matched, but Mumbai Indians look stronger heading into this contest thanks to their recent dominant win and overall squad depth. Their bowling unit is also looking sharper.
Prediction: Mumbai Indians to win Match 16 of IPL 2025.
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