IPL 2024, MI vs LSG - Experience To Take Mumbai Through? 3 Match-Winners For MI

Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah could be effective for MI in the match [AP Photos]Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah could be effective for MI in the match [AP Photos]

The Mumbai Indians will be playing their final game of the IPL 2024 against the Lucknow Super Giants. This match will be played at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on May 17th at 7:30 PM IST. 

Mumbai Indians have no further chance of qualification. Currently they are lingering at the bottom of the table and they will be looking to better it with a win in this game. They will have a good idea about the playing conditions and will be looking to make the most of it. 

So, who could be the game-changers for MI in this match? Let us find out but before that let us have a look at how the ground has behaved in IPL 2024.


Wankhede Stadium Ground Stats (IPL 2024)

Stats
Numbers
Matches6
Matches won batting first3
Matches won batting second3
Average first innings total184
Average second innings total173
Wickets by pacers60
Wickets by spinners
16

The wicket at the Wankhede Stadium has been one of the most competitive ones in the tournament. From the Pacers getting help in the first match to the Spinners doing a decent job in the last game, it has provided something for everybody. We could also expect a close fight between the bat and the ball in this game. 


Match winners for Mumbai Indians

Rohit Sharma

The Indian skipper played a brilliant knock against Chennai Super Kings, but Rohit Sharma's bat has stayed quiet after that. In this tournament, Rohit has scored 349 runs in 13 innings at an average of 29.08 and a strike rate of 145.41. The opener has failed to get off the blocks in the last few matches and is due for a big one. Rohit enjoys batting at this venue and could emerge as the home team's game-changer. 

Tilak Varma

The Indian southpaw has been the most consistent batter for the Mumbai Indians. In IPL 2024, Tilak Varma has scored 416 runs in 13 innings at an average of 41.60 and a strike rate of 149.64. Varma has delivered for his team in most matches under pressure and has bailed them out of the slumps. He did well the only time he played against the Super Giants at the Wankhede Stadium. In that game, Varma scored 37 runs off 28 deliveries. The form and his numbers show that the middle-order batter could be a vital cog for the Mumbai Indians in this game. 

Jasprit Bumrah

The prime Indian pacer has been in great form in IPL 2024. Jasprit Bumrah has 20 wickets under his belt in the tournament with an economy of just 6.48. This shows the Indian pacer's efficiency. His ability to be effective at any stage of the game makes Bumrah a potential match-winner for MI.