IPL 2024 LSG vs MI: Match 48 Toss Update, Dream11 Predictions, Fantasy Tips, Teams, Pitch Report & Top Pick

LSG vs MI, IPL 2024: Dream11 Predictions for the 48th Match [AP Photos]

The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and the Mumbai Indians (MI) will be facing each other in the 48th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024). This match will be played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on April 30th at 7:30 PM IST. 

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, fantasy tips, pitch report, the top player picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.

LSG vs MI Toss Update 

Lucknow Super Giants have won the toss and they will field first. 

Lucknow Super Giants Changes: Quiton de Kock misses out and there are a couple of more changes. Mayank Yadav and Ashton Turner are in the side. 

Mumbai Indians Changes: Gerolad Coetzee comes back in place of Luke Wood. 

LSG vs MI Head-to-head Stats

The Lucknow Super Giants have played four games against the Mumbai Indians. The Super Giants have been the dominant force in the clash with three wins, while the Mumbai Indians have won a single match. 

These two teams last faced off in IPL 2023 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in the Eliminator of the tournament. The Mumbai Indians batted first in that game and scored 182/8 in their 20 overs. During the chase, LSG struggled from the very beginning as Akash Madhwal came up with a magical spell. The young Indian bowler picked up five wickets for five runs in his 3.3 overs and broke the backbone of the opposition bowling. LSG was bundled out for 101 as MI won the game by 81 runs. 

IPL 2024 now stands at a juncture where a win is important for all the teams. LSG will try and avenge their defeat from the last meeting and make their way into the top four in the points table. On the other hand, MI still have a chance to make it to the playoffs and they will try and keep their hopes alive. 

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Ekana Cricket Stadium Lucknow Pitch Report For LSG Vs MI IPL 2024 Match

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LSG vs MI Pitch Report

Five matches have so far been played at the Ekana cricket stadium in IPL 2024. In the first match it looked like a fresh wicket with good pace and bounce. The batters and the faster bowlers enjoyed the surface. However, after that it appeared to be the traditional slow and sluggish pitch of Lucknow. In the last game between LSG and RR, however, the wicket looked good for batting and 395 runs were scored in 39 overs during the game. 

We can expect a competitive wicket for the LSG vs MI game. Players of all trades will have something on it. 

Ekana Cricket Stadium Ground Stats (IPL 2024)

Matches: 5
Matches won batting first: 2
Matches won batting second: 3

Average first innings score: 180
Average second innings score: 171
Highest total recorded: 199/3 by Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants
Lowest total recorded: 130 by Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants

Fantasy Value From the Pitch Report

• The wicket will keep the bowlers interested througout the match. However, spinners and faster bowlers who bowl in the death using their varieties will be the best picks for the fantasy contests. 
• Run scoring will be relatively easier in the second innings. Therefore top order batters and big hitters from the middle-order could be good options for the fantasy contests. 

LSG vs MI Fantasy Cricket Tips

Lucknow Super Giants Heavy Fantasy XI

• KL Rahul has been the biggest strength of the LSG batting in IPL 2024. In his current form, Rahul is a must pick for the game. Alongside Rahul, Pooran could be one of the safer choices for the fantasy contests. 
• Mohsin Khan, who looked in poor rhythm in the last game, could be a good choice as he can be efficient in all the phases of the game. Besides Mohsin, Yash Thakur could be a rewarding choice. 

Mumbai Indians Heavy Fantasy XI

• In case of the Mumbai Indians, Tilak Varma has been the man in-form. He has been scoring runs consistently and will be the safest choice for the fantasy contests. Besides Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav could be a good option to go for. 
  
• From the MI bowling, Jasprit Bumrah will be an obvious choice. Besides Bumrah, you can also keep Piyush Chawla in your fantasy XIs. 

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LSG vs MI Winner Prediction

The Lucknow Super Giants look like the more inform team. But Mumbai Indians are a side who can change the momentum in their favour at any stage. It promises to be a close game that will go down to the wire. 

LSG vs MI Top Player Picks

KL Rahul (LSG)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 378 Runs in 9 Innings
• The LSG skipper is in a fine form in this tournament. KL Rahul has scored consistent runs at the top and has given some solid starts to his team. He will be one of the safest choices from the LSG side. 

Nicholas Pooran has been in a good form with the bat in IPL 2024 [AP Photos]

Nicholas Pooran (LSG)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 291 Runs in 9 Innings
• The West Indian middle-order batter started off IPL 2024 on a great note with the bat. But as the tournament has progressed his form has dipped a bit. However, Nicholas Pooran is an impactful batters and will be good pick for the fantasy contests. 

Tilak Varma (MI)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 336 Runs in 9 Innings
• The young Indian southpaw has been scoring runs consistently for MI. Tilak Varma has been the mainstay of the MI batting. He is scoring important runs for the team under pressure and will be safe option to go with in this game. 

Jasprit Bumrah will be crucial for MI in the game [AP Photos]

Jasprit Bumrah (MI)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 14 Wickets in 9 Matches
• The Indian pacer has been in a good wicket taking form from the beginning of IPL. Jasprit Bumrah has the ability to pick up wickets at any stage of a T20 game and that makes him the best choice from the bowlers section. 

LSG vs MI Differential Picks

Suryakumar Yadav (MI)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 166 Runs in 6 Innings
• Suryakumar Yadav has blown hot and cold with the bat in IPL 2024. In the last couple of games, Surya has not delivered as per expectations. He is due for a big one and if he fires, Surya will be a highly rewarding pick for the fantasy contests. 

Marcus Stoinis (LSG)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 254 Runs in 9 Innings
• The Australian all-rounder has played a couple of good knocks in IPL 2024. However, Marcus Stoinis has been inconsistent with the bat in the tournament. His ability to make valuable contributions with both the bat and the ball makes him a prime choice for the fantasy contests. 

LSG vs MI Fantasy Expert Advice

Given the balanced nature of the Ekana pitch and the form of the players in the two sides, a 2-2-3-4 or a 2-4-2-3 combination could be rewarding for the game. 

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LSG vs MI Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeepers: KL Rahul, Nicholas Pooran
Batters: Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma
All-rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Hardik Pandya, Ashton Turner
Bowlers: Piyush Chawla, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohsin Khan, Ravi Bishnoi

Captain: KL Rahul
Vice-captain: Tilak Varma

Lucknow Super Giants: 6 Players; Mumbai Indians: 5 Players

LSG vs MI Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues

Wicketkeepers:  Nicholas Pooran
Batters: Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Deepak Hooda, Tilak Varma
All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Ashton Turner
Bowlers: Piyush Chawla, Jasprit Bumrah, Yash Thakur

Captain: Suryakumar Yadav
Vice-captain: Nicholas Pooran

Lucknow Super Giants: 6 Players; Mumbai Indians: 5 Players