Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants, IPL, 2026 May 4 Full score card

SIX! GAME. SET. MATCH! A gorgeous strike into the crowd to scale down a mammoth target in a clinical fashion. A huge sigh of relief for the Mumbai Indians and their faithful as they register their third win this season after a streak of some stinging defeats. Avesh bowls a length ball, on top of off. Will Jacks gets on top of it and muscles it cleanly over the long off fence for a six to seal the deal. And as shown on the on-air graphic, this is the 5th highest successful run chase in IPL history. MI BEAT LSG BY 6 WICKETS AND 8 BALLS TO SPARE!

Slower ball, short and at the shoulder height of the batter. Naman Dhir gets on the back foot and pulls it behind square on the leg side for a single. Just a matter of one hit, then. 6 needed off 9 balls.

Hard length, around off. Jacks stays put and punches it along the ground to deep point for an easy single.

WIDE! For height! Way too short and with pace taken off, outside off. Jacks lets it fly back to the keeper. Wide given as it has gone above his head height.

Back of a length, wide outside off, Will Jacks stands tall and slices it over cover-point. By the time the sweeper cuts it off to his left, the batters hustle back for two runs.

FOUR! That's a skilful shot from Dhir! A bit too straight by Shami, full and on the pads. Naman Dhir uses his wrists and flicks it nicely to the left of short fine leg to pick up a boundary. Shami proves to be very expensive as he finishes with 4-0-53-1. MI need 11 runs from 12 balls.

Attempts the yorker, Jacks takes it on the full and drills it to long on for a single.

Out goes Suryakumar Yadav, in comes Will Jacks.

OUT! IN THE AIR AND TAKEN! SKY falls after yet another start. Shami strikes, but it is a bit too late for the Super Giants it seems. Full from Shami, on middle and leg. Suryakumar Yadav attempts to whip that over deep mid-wicket, but fails to get the timing and distance. The ball goes high in the air and straight into the safe hands of Nicholas Pooran stationed a few yards in off the ropes at deep mid-wicket. Mumbai Indians are 213/4, needing 16 runs.

FOUR! Easily done by SKY! Slower delivery, halfway down the pitch, wide of off. Suryakumar Yadav shuffles a bit to the leg side and slashes it over the backward point fielder for a boundary. 16 needed from 15 balls.

A bit short on leg, Dhir heaves it away to deep mid-wicket for a single.

SIX! THAT'S A MASSIVE HIT! Shami goes for the slower ball, full and outside off. Dhir picks the variation early, clears the front leg to give himself some room and smokes it handsomely over long on for a big six. 21 needed from 17 balls now for MI.

Mohammad Shami comes back into the attack.

Knee high full toss, on leg. Dhir runs it along the ground to long on for a run. 12 runs ​​​​​​from the over. 3-0-24-0 so far for Prince.

Attempted yorker, on off with a bit of inward shape. Suryakumar Yadav carves it away to long off for a single. 28 runs needed from 19 balls.

WIDE! Slower bumper, just a bit down leg. Suryakumar Yadav moves across the stumps to help it behind, but misses to connect. It is given as a wide for height by the umpire and LSG have challenged the decision with a review. The TV umpire says that the ball is passing over the leg stump, so it is not a wide for leg side. Ball Tracking with a side-on replay now comes up. SKY's head height is 1.83 meters and the ball is passing at 1.95 meters. So it is just above the head height of the batter. But to be doubly sure, the umpire requests UltraEdge as well. It comes up with a flat line. So the on-field decision is upheld and LSG have lost both their reviews. 200 UP FOR MUMBAI INDIANS!

Low full toss, on middle and off. Dhir heaves it off the inner half to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Replies with a pinpoint yorker, on off, Naman manages to squeeze it out to the bowler.

FOUR! Excellent shot under pressure. Back of a length, around off, Naman Dhir stands tall and punches it to the left of the diving cover fielder for a boundary. Releases a lot of pressure that was built in the last few overs.

FOUR! That's literally hammered! Full from Prince, in front of the sticks, Naman Dhir smokes it straight down the ground, just over the umpire. Before anyone could move a muscle, the ball meets the ropes.

The best bowler on the night for LSG, Prince Yadav is back on. He has conceded just 12 runs in his first two overs.

Full and on off, Dhir leans forward and eases it down to long off for an easy run. End of Manimaran Siddharth's spell. His figures read 4-0-47-2.

Josh Inglis has hurt his left thumb while attempting to take the catch. He calls for the physio, but we can see that he is walking off the field now. Hopefully, it is nothing serious.

Oh, almost a remarkable catch! Full, outside off, Dhir tries to hit it through covers off the front foot, but hits it flat to the left of cover. Josh Inglis dives in that direction, tries to pluck it with both hands but puts it down. That was hit at the rate of knots from Naman. There is a bit of miscommunication between the batters as Dhir wants a single, but SKY sends him back in time.

On the stumps, around off, blocked straight.

A timely wicket for Lucknow Super Giants. Naman Dhir joins his stand-in skipper out in the middle now.

OUT! STRAIGHT UP AND GONE! Tilak Varma's scratchy knock is put to a painful end. LSG still believe. Floated up, full and just outside off. Tilak Varma decides to launch it over long off by getting crouched. But he fails to get under the ball and airs it off the toe end. Aiden Markram stays cool and calm at the edge of the ropes and takes a well-judged catch. Mumbai Indians are 189/3, needing 40 runs from 27 balls.

Good effort by Akshat Raghuwanshi. Touch short, at 101 kph, around off. Suryakumar Yadav stands tall and slams it over extra cover. The deep point fielder runs to his left and dives to stop the ball. One taken.

Around the stump, too full and across the batter, outside off. Tilak Varma gets across on his knee and sweeps it off the inner half to deep backward square leg for a single.

Right. 5 overs left. Mumbai Indians need 42 runs to win. The Super Giants have made a slight comeback in the last 2 overs or so. But they need wickets and they need them right now before its too late.

Hits the length hard, on middle and leg, Tilak Varma knocks it to the mid on region for one more.

Back of a length and on off, Suryakumar Yadav heaves it to deep mid-wicket for one.

WIDE! A good sharp bouncer, on middle, Suryakumar Yadav sways away from it. It is called a wide. Rishabh Pant thinks about taking the review but opts against it.

FOUR! Up and over! Pitched up and on off, Suryakumar Yadav hits it through the line with a high elbow, lifting it over mid off for a boundary.

Short of a length and on off, Tilak Varma dabs it down to point for another run.

Uppish but safe! Full again and around off, angling away, Suryakumar Yadav looks to scoop it but gets a leading edge well wide of short third for a run.

Fuller and on middle, Tilak Varma drives it to long on for a single.

Each and every single one present at the Wankhede gives a standing ovation to Rohit as he walks back. Might as well be the opening LSG have been looking for. Who knows. Suryakumar Yadav walks in at number 4. Mohsin Khan to bowl out. 3-0-37-1 so far.

OUT! CAUGHT! Is that the start of the comeback for LSG? Manimaran Siddharth pushes this one through quicker at 100.5 kph, shortish and on middle. Rohit Sharma goes down and across to paddle it but the extra bounce takes the outer half of the bat. It flies behind short fine, where Mohammad Shami takes a couple of steps backward and takes a fine catch. Mumbai Indians are 177/2, needing 52 more runs from 36 balls.

Keeps the length short again, outside off, Tilak Varma cuts it to deep point for one more.

Dragged back, on off, Rohit Sharma pats it down to long off for one.

Short again, on middle, Tilak Varma flicks it off the back foot through square leg for another run.

Flatter, short and on off, Rohit Sharma punches it to long off for a run.

Floated, full and on off, Tilak Varma pushes it through covers for a single.

STRATEGIC BREAK! It's been an easy going for the Mumbai Indians from the first ball and they are literally cruising to a famous win in front of their home crowd. And to be very fair, the bowling from LSG hasn't been that great. They have bowled too many hit-me deliveries, and the likes of Rohit and Rickelton ensured that they don't go unpunished. With 57 runs required from 42 balls, the asking rate has shrunk down to 8.14, and with 9 wickets in hand, Rohit well settled, showing his full range, this is MI's game to lose from here. LSG need a miracle to make a comeback. Can they? Manimaran Siddharth is called into the attack. His figures read 2-0-39-0 so far.

Bangs this into the pitch, outside off, takes pace off, Tilak Varma dabs it through cover-point for one more.

Much fuller and on off, Rohit Sharma drills it out to long off for one.

SIX! Vintage Rohit Sharma! Avesh Khan misses the length just by an inch, outside off. Rohit drops his weight low to open up the hands and carves it sweetly over extra covers for a biggie.

Good length and on middle and leg, angling in, slower as well. Tilak Varma misses his flick as the ball goes off his pads to the off side for a leg bye.

Deep Dasgupta on air informs that Rishabh Pant and LSG have been warned twice for not starting the new over within 60 seconds.

A good wide yorker this time, outside off, Rohit Sharma reaches out and jams it to the left of the bowler for a run.

FOUR! Too easy! Full toss, just outside off. Rohit Sharma does not try to hit it too hard. He extends his arms, opens the bat face and just strokes it over extra covers for a boundary.

MI need 71 runs from 48 balls. Avesh Khan (2-0-32-0) replaces Mohsin Khan.

A well-directed bumper this time, on middle and leg, Rohit Sharma gets hurried on his pull and mistimes it towards deep mid-wicket for just one.

SIX! That's just a freebie! Mohammad Shami misses his mark and serves a juicy full toss, on middle. Rohit Sharma is not going to miss out on those, sending it with a flick of the wrists over the deep square leg fence for a biggie.

Short of a length and outside off, Tilak Varma stabs it out through backward point for another run.

Fuller and on off, Rohit Sharma chips it wide of the bowler and towards long on for a run. 150 UP FOR MI!

FOUR! Put away! Banged into the pitch, on middle, takes pace off. Rohit Sharma rolls his wrists nicely to keep it down and hits it to the deep backward square leg fence for a boundary.

Hard length and on off, angling in, Tilak Varma punches it to extra cover for a single.

Mohammad Shami is back on. 2-0-23-0 so far for him. He replaces Prince Yadav.

Fuller and on leg, Tilak Varma flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single. 17 runs and a wicket off the over!

A sensational knock comes to an end for Rickelton. He looks disappointed as he wanted more. But he has provided a solid base for MI in this big run chase. Tilak Varma walks in at number 3. Been a hot and cold season for him so far.

OUT! TAKEN! Mohsin Khan brings some relief for LSG, breaking the mammoth 143-run opening stand. Pitched up and just outside off, pace on. Ryan Rickelton extends his arms and looks to smash it over extra cover, but just fails to get the elevation. Hits it flat and straight to extra cover, where Josh Inglis takes a good catch near his chest. Rickelton walks off to a massive applause from the crowd.

SIX! The runs just keep on flowing! Goes fuller and on off, in the slot. Ryan Rickelton gets his hands across and slogs it over the deep mid-wicket fence for another biggie.

Short of a length and around off, Ryan Rickelton steers it away but straight to backward point.

SIX! That's a fine shot! Slower one again, full and on middle and leg. Ryan Rickelton stays put in his crease this time, hits it through the line, launching it over the long on fence for a biggie.

FOUR! Another over starts with a boundary! Mohsin Khan sees the batter backing away, follows him and bowls the slower one, down the leg side, Ryan Rickelton gets cramped up for room and chips it in the air, but just manages to clear the mid off fielder for a boundary.

Back of a length, around leg, Ryan whips it to deep backward square leg for a single. Another tidy over from Prince Yadav. Just 6 runs from the over. At halfway, MI are 127/0, needing 102 runs in 60 balls.

Good heat on this one! Slower ball, hard length around off. Rohit commits to the pull early and is done in by the change of pace, gets an inside edge and the ball deflects off his right shoulder towards short third for a single.

Nails the yorker, on middle. Rohit jams the bat down and squeezes it back to the bowler. Rohit lets out a big grunt of frustration.

Deceptive slower bouncer at 121.3 kph, on off. Rohit Sharma tries to fetch it and pull to the leg side, but is early to do so and inside edges on the pads.

Big swing and a miss! Prince bashes the length hard, keeping it outside off. Rohit Sharma throws the kitchen sink at it to pull it over square leg, only to miss.

FOUR! That's a delightful stroke! A low full toss, around off. Rohit Sharma gets on the front foot and slices it just over the cover fielder for a boundary. Easy pickings for Rohit.

SIX! That's a MONSTER! Full around off, Rickelton gets down on one knee and nails the slog sweep. It sails way over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie. 23 runs off the over and MI are motoring away very nicely now.

FOUR! A bit of fortune! Manimaran Siddharth fires this one full and outside off, angling away. Ryan Rickelton throws his bat at it but slices it off the outside edge to the right of short third for a boundary.

Flatter, shortish and on leg, Ryan Rickelton gets down and tries to slog sweep it but misses and the ball lobs up off his pads, before dropping on the pitch.

SIX! Mistimed, but still, goes the distance! Full around the fifth stump, Rickelton presses forward and launches it aerially down the ground. The fielder at long off looks in the game, leaps, but the ball sails clean over his head for a maximum.

Short and wide outside off. Rohit cuts it to the sweeper on the off side for a single.

SIX! And now, FIFTY FOR ROHIT SHARMA! This is his 49th IPL fifty and he gets there in 27 balls. The Wankhede crowd rises up on its feet to applaud this comeback knock. MI missed stability at the top badly and Rohit's return has brought that for the hosts. Around the wicket, full around off at 102.9 kph. Rohit gets under it and clubs it clean over the wide long on fence for a six. 100 UP FOR MUMBAI INDIANS!

Nip-backer on a good length, Rohit Sharma is cramped for space but manages to bunt it away to the cover region for a single.

FIFTY FOR RYAN RICKELTON! Off just 22 balls. His 5th IPL half century. The last time he played at the Wankhede, he got a hundred as well. Touch full and on the stumps, Rickelton drills it down to long on for a single to get to his milestone. He continues his rich vein of form this season and MI would want him to bat long.

SIX! This is ordinary bowling! Friendly full toss, on middle. Ryan Rickelton needs no second invitation as he picks it up nicely and deposits it into the stands behind deep backward square leg.

WIDE! Far, far outside off, probably tried bowling a wide yorker, but misses his radar, does Avesh. Goes beyond the tramline. Ryan leaves.

Back of a length, outside off, Rohit hangs back and knifes it to deep point for a single.

Full and straight, on off, Rohit cracks the off-drive but finds mid off in the way.

Slightly fuller and on leg, Rickelton tucks it through mid-wicket for a single.

Strategic Break! Mumbai Indians are cruising along in this chase, with both Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton scoring at a brisk rate. This opening pair did the same against KKR in the opening game, while chasing 200 plus, and if they can repeat that, MI will be in a great place to chase this down, as they still have a lot of firepower left in the tank. Lucknow Super Giants have been pretty ordinary with the ball, except for Prince Yadav, but they have to step up in this middle phase or this game could slip away very quickly.

Full ball, on leg, Rickelton sweeps it behind square to the left of deep square leg. Prince Yadav sprints across to his left, fumbles to collect the ball but is very quick to recover as the ball stays in his vicinity. Just a single. But yet another productive over for MI. 16 runs from it.

SIX! High and handsome! Absolute freebie for Rickelton as he gets down on a knee and sweeps this juicy full toss over deep fine leg for half a dozen runs. Siddharth is put under pressure in his first over.

Very quick through the air, on a length, around off, curving a bit in as well. Rohit chop-cuts it to short third for a single.

SIX! Top shot by the Hitman! Serves it right into the slot, on middle, Rohit Sharma takes a good stride ahead, gets low and tonks it over long on for a cracking six.

Pretty high full toss, on leg. Ryan pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

Full on leg, driven down to long on for a single.

Mumbai Indians are 19 runs behind LSG at the end of the Powerplay, but they have not lost any wickets till now. The middle overs will be key in deciding which way this game is going to go. Also, time for some spin now as Manimaran Siddharth comes into the attack.

Just short! But full marks for the effort from Prince Yadav. A low full toss by Avesh, on the stumps, and this dips a bit as well. Rohit Sharma picks it up but hits it off the toe end and airs it to the right of deep square leg. Prince Yadav comes charging across and dives to scoop the ball to his right. He is not sure whether he has taken the catch and the on-field umpires send it upstairs to check the legality of the catch. After checking a few angles, the TV umpire deems that the ball has bumped on the ground and Prince does not have his fingers underneath the ball while attempting to catch. So, it is Not Out and that brings about a loud cheer from the Wankhede crowd as Rohit stays.

Is that a clean catch? Prince Yadav straight away says that he is not sure, and it has been sent upstairs. The replay shows that the ball clearly bounces before going into the hands of Yadav. 'Not Out' flashes on the big screen, much to the delight of the home crowd.

SIX! Picked up and dispatched! Looks for the yorker, but it's the full toss that tails in a bit on leg. Rohit Sharma gets into a good position before whipping it neatly over deep backward square leg for a huge six. This is turning out to be a massive over for the Mumbai Indians. 20 runs so far with a ball to go.

SIX! You just cannot bowl him there! Slower delivery, halfway down the pitch, on middle and off. Rohit Sharma has enough time to press back and nail the pull shot into the crowd behind deep square leg. Rohit gets going nicely now.

FOUR! Proactive batting from Rohit! Avesh slips in a full toss, around off. Rohit Sharma advances down the track and slices it up and over cover-point for a boundary.

FOUR! PUNISHED! Pitched full and outside off. Rohit gets all the width he wants and gets into a good position before smashing it between cover and mid off for a boundary.

Spears it a bit too full, on middle. Rohit moves across in the crease and tries to whip it to the leg side, but inside edges onto the front pad and the ball rolls back to Avesh.

It's been good going for MI so far. They are going at exactly 10 an over. They need 179 runs from 90 balls. Avesh Khan is introduced into the attack and will bowl the last Powerplay over.

Bangs this into the pitch, on off, takes off a bit. Ryan Rickelton goes for the pull now but he too does not time it that well but gets it over mid-wicket. Nicholas Pooran chases after it and stops it just before the ropes. Two taken. 50 UP FOR MI!

Prince Yadav bowls this right in the blockhole, on leg, follows the batter. Rohit Sharma backs away and squeezes it out through point for just one.

Hard length and on middle, skids through, Rohit Sharma gets hurried again and miscues his heave towards mid-wicket.

Short of a length and on middle, angling in. Rohit Sharma looks to pull it away but gets rushed and mistimes it over mid-wicket. The fielder chases it from the inner circle and slides to collect it. Two taken.

Nails the yorker, on middle and off, Ryan Rickelton just gets his bat down in time to dig it out to the off side. A single taken.

Fuller delivery, on off, Ryan Rickelton drives it firmly but straight to cover.

Looks like Rishabh Pant needs some medical help. He has hurt his left thumb and the physio applies the strapping. Meanwhile, Rickelton is having a detailed chat with the on-field umpire, not quite sure what that is about. Pant takes a tablet, with a few sips of water and is good to continue. A bowling change as Prince Yadav replaces Mohammad Shami.

Short of a length and on off, angles it away, Rohit Sharma slashes but misses again. The replay after the overs shows that the ball swings late on its way to the keeper. Rishabh Pant grabs it, but has hurt his thumb as well.

Swing and a miss! Fuller delivery, on the fifth stump line, Rohit Sharma tries to launch it down the ground but loses his shape and misses.

On a length and on off, Ryan Rickelton pushes it towards cover for one.

FOUR! No luck about this one! Pitched up and on middle, right in the slot. Ryan Rickelton gets underneath it and lifts it easily over mid on for another boundary.

FOUR! Lucky! Fuller one and around off, shaping in a bit, Ryan Rickelton has a big slog across the line. Gets an inside edge that just goes past the leg stump and to the fine leg fence for a boundary.

Hits the length hard, on middle, Ryan Rickelton swats it hard but fails to beat mid on.

Much fuller and on middle, Rohit Sharma knocks it to mid on.

Back of a length and around off, Ryan Rickelton steers it towards backward point, where a fumble allows the run.

SIX! Ryan Rickelton's turn now! Pitched up and around off, in the slot. Ryan extends his arms to get under it and pumps it over the long off fence for a biggie.

Big shout for LBW, but turned down! Mohammad Shami lands this on a good length and on middle, nips back in a bit. Rohit Sharma looks to flick it away but misses and gets hit above the knee roll of his pad as the ball rolls towards point. A leg bye is taken. Pant sends it upstairs for a review, but does not look that confident. There's nothing on UltraEdge. Ball Tracking shows the ball is missing the leg stump by a fair bit. LSG lose the review.

A late review for LBW from LSG. Pant looked a bit reluctant but sent it upstairs eventually. Is that going down leg? UltraEdge confirms there is no bat involved. Ball Tracking comes up now. The impact is in the line of the stumps, but the ball is projected to miss the leg stump, going over the pole. NOT OUT.

SIX! Clean as a whistle! Too full and on middle, angling in as well. Rohit Sharma brings his wrists into play and dispatches it over the wide long on fence for a biggie.

On a length and around off, Rohit Sharma pushes it away to cover-point.

Hits the length hard again, on off, Ryan Rickelton steps across to heave it away but misses and takes a blow on his right thigh.

Hard length and on off, shapes away, Ryan Rickelton tries to guide it away but gets a bottom edge towards first slip.

SIX! Picked up and how! Mohsin Khan tries the pace-off delivery, but serves this full and on middle. Ryan Rickelton drops his weight, picks it off his pads and whips it over the deep fine leg fence, into the upper tier for a biggie.

Short of a length and on off, Rohit Sharma dabs it down towards point for a single.

EDGED AND FOUR! Fuller delivery, around off, angling away. Rohit Sharma flashes really hard at it but gets an outside edge. It flies over the leaping Himmat Singh at first slip for his first boundary.

Mohsin Khan begins with a back-of-a-length delivery, outside off, Rohit Sharma stabs it out towards point.

Decent start for MI. But Shami did pose a bit of a challenge. Mohsin Khan will operate from the opposite end. MI need 219 from 114 balls.

Overpitched and on off, Ryan Rickelton strides out and drives it to cover. 10 runs off the first over!

FOUR! Not out of the middle, but will do! Fuller delivery but well outside off. Ryan Rickelton gets the width and throws his hands at it. He slices it off the outer half of the bat over the slip cordon for another boundary.

Back of a length and on off, Rohit Sharma rides the bounce and punches it wide of short cover. The fielder dives to his left and gets a hand to it, while the fielder from point has to dive the other side to gather it. They cross.

Comes over the wicket, serves this fuller, on middle, angling in, Rohit Sharma knocks it to mid on.

Pitched up and on middle, angling in, Ryan Rickelton drills it to mid off for a single.

FOUR! MI are underway in the chase in a streaky fashion! Mohammad Shami starts with a good-length delivery, around off, shapes it away a touch. Ryan Rickelton looks to push it away but gets an outside edge wide of first slip for a boundary.

Just a couple of runs to end the innings! Deepak Chahar serves this fuller and around off, Himmat Singh forces it off the toe-end of the bat wide of long off for a brace. Lucknow Super Giants finish on 228/5!

Superb bowling! You cannot do anything about this one! A slower dipping yorker, outside off, Aiden Markram jams it out towards extra cover for just one more.

Pitched up and around off, Himmat Singh gets low to swipe it away but the fielder at square leg dives to his left to make a fine stop. They cross.

Great execution once again! This is the wide yorker, outside off, Aiden Markram tries to go straight but loses his shape. It goes off the inside edge towards backward square leg for a run.

Another good yorker, on middle, Himmat Singh digs it off the inner half of the bat to square leg for a single.

Good start from Deepak Chahar! He bowls this into the blockhole, on off. Himmat Singh swings at it but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball rolls to the left of the bowler.

That was a fantastic penultimate over from Bumrah. Didn't give away much, but he goes wicketless. Deepak Chahar will bowl the final over. 3-0-37-0 so far.

Another full toss, on leg, Himmat Singh lifts it towards long on for one more. Jasprit Bumrah goes wicketless, yet again in this IPL.

FOUR! Gets it away this time! Just misses the yorker and bowls a full toss, on off. Himmat Singh puts all his strength behind the shot and muscles it to the left of long off for a boundary.

Misses out! Jasprit Bumrah bowls another slower delivery, a full toss around off, dipping in again. Himmat Singh shuffles across to scoop it but gets deceived by the lack of pace and misses.

Pace off, full and on middle, dips in a bit late, Aiden Markram lobs it towards long on for a run.

And again! Right in the blockhole, on middle, Himmat Singh jams it down the pitch. Jasprit Bumrah tries to stop it with his right hand on the follow-through, but parries it away for a single.

A perfect yorker, on middle, tailing in, Himmat Singh gets bat down but can only dig it back to the bowler.

Jasprit Bumrah (3-0-38-0) will bowl the penultimate over.

Nails the yorker, on off, Aiden Markram jams it out as the ball rolls behind the stumps. He wants the run but is sent back. Just 9 runs off the over!

Another low full toss, outside off, Himmat Singh gets down and across to force it to wide long on for one. Chahar is bowling nicely to his field here.

Pitched up delivery, just outside off, Aiden Markram reaches out and carves it towards sweeper cover for a run.

A low full toss, outside off, Himmat Singh drags it off the toe-end of the bat to long on for a single.

Fuller in length and on middle and off, Himmat Singh mistimes his lofted shot between long on and long off for a couple of runs.

WIDE! Fuller but way outside off again, Himmat Singh lets it go. Wided.

Excellent fielding! Pitched up and around off, Himmat Singh gets down and connects with the swipe this time. The ball races to the deep square leg fence, but Raj Bawa in the deep runs to his right and makes a fine diving stop. Saves a couple of runs for his side.

WIDE! Fuller one and keeps the line wide outside off, Himmat Singh gets down and across to swipe it away but misses. Not given as a wide, but Singh takes the review here. The replay shows that the batter significantly moves outside off stump before the ball is delivered, but the ball is still outside the revised guideline. The on-field call is changed to a wide.

Last 3 overs left. How far can LSG go from here? 230 looks realistic at this stage. But will that be enough? We have seen mountains moved at this venue. Deepak Chahar (2-0-28-0) is back on.

Shortish and on off, Himmat Singh punches it through covers for one.

Drops it short and around off, Himmat Singh cuts it away but straight to point.

SIX! 200 UP FOR LSG! Tossed up, full and on middle and leg, Himmat Singh looks to slog it away. Gets it from the inside half of the bat but hits it in the gap between deep mid-wicket and long on and over the fence for a biggie.

Flatter and shorter, outside off, Aiden Markram reaches out and punches it to sweeper cover for a single.

SIX! Down the ground! Raghu Sharma drags his length back and on middle again, Aiden Markram moves back, gets to the leg side of the ball and swats it over the bowler's head for a biggie.

Floated, short and on middle, Aiden Markram stays back and pats it back to the bowler.

FOUR! Easy pickings for the batter, but that should have been stopped. A full toss, outside off, Singh pats it down towards short extra cover, where Suryakumar Yadav lets it through to his left and the ball rolls away into the fence. 17 off the over. An expensive spell from AM Ghazanfar. He finishes with 4-0-50-1.

SIX! That's a solid hit from Himmat Singh. AM Ghazanfar tries the carrom ball now but gets it way too full, on off. Singh hits through the line and lifts it over long off for a biggie.

Hit hard but straight at the bowler. Tossed up full on off, Markram drills it straight back but the bowler gets a hand on it, and the ball rolls behind towards mid on for a single.

On the shorter side and over middle and leg, jabbed away wide of the deep mid-wicket fielder for one. Good work in the deep, attacking the ball well.

Drags the length back, does Ghazanfar and bowls it at the batter. Markram punches it down to long on and turns the strike over.

FOUR! Not the best of deliveries from Ghazanfar. Bowled from behind the crease, full and down leg. Markram goes on one knee and sweeps it well behind square leg for a welcome boundary.

AM Ghazanfar (3-0-33-1) to bowl out now.

Flatter one on the pads, whipped away to deep mid-wicket for only another single.

Fired in, full and straight, driven towards mid off for one.

Dragged well short over off and middle, swatted down to long on for a run.

A tad bit short, turning away from the off stump, cut away to the right of point. The fielder over there makes a half stop and the batters get a single.

Full again, drifted into the pads, Singh drives it back to the bowler.

Tossed up, full and on off, Singh prods to defend.

End of a dramatic over. Bumrah hones in at the stumps, bowling it a bit fuller. Aiden Markram crunches the straight drive but ends up smashing it into the stumps at the other end. The ball deflects away towards mid on, and Markram picks up a single.

Good length, on off, dabbed off the back foot to backward point.

Excellent comeback from Bumrah. A slower bumper now, right at the batter. Markram is taken aback but manages to pull it well to the right of the mid-wicket fielder for a single.

Much better. A slower yorker, wide outside off, and dips late on the batter. Aiden Markram goes after it but the ball sneaks under the willow. Two Free Hits, but LSG can't make use of either of them.

NO BALL! Another one, would you believe it? It is a big one this time as well. Length ball outside off, Himmat Singh goes after it and ends up slicing it over the cover region. Suryakumar Yadav from inside the ring runs after it and takes the catch but it won't count again and the batters cross for a single.

WIDE! Bumrah goes for the wide yorker but lands it beyond the tramline outside off. Free Hit to continue...

Jasprit Bumrah delivers and Mumbai Indians pick up another wicket. But hang on, the siren has gone off. It is a No Ball for overstepping, a third one from the MI bowlers in this game, and that's just unacceptable. It is a lovely delivery from Bumrah, slightly full and in the channel, nibbling away. Himmat Singh is caught back in the crease and edges it behind to the keeper, who makes no mistake. However, it won't count. Free Hit loading.

A snorter of a bumper from Bumrah, but fairly outside off and Himmat leans back to let it pass.

Short of a good length, slanted back in a long way from outside off. Markram taps it down the pitch and gets it past the non-striker for a single.

Strategic Break! Mumbai Indians have pulled things back massively in the last 5 overs, picking up 4 wickets for just 41 runs. Corbin Bosch and the spinners have been the main architects of this comeback, and they know that if they can pick up a couple of more wickets quickly, they can even restrict the visitors to under 200, which was looking like a distant dream when Pooran and Marsh were batting. Lucknow Super Giants need a partnership here, and Aiden Markram holds the key for them. They still have a good platform for a big total, but Markram needs to bat deep with a bit of support from others. Also, Jasprit Bumrah to bowl after the break.

Flatter now on middle, Markram goes deep in the crease and punches it down to long off for a single. Just 4 runs and a wicket off the over.

Full, on off and middle, Singh watchfully plays it to the right of cover-point and picks up a single.

There seems to be a slight halt. Not entirely sure what it's about. The on-field umpire is having a chat with Suryakumar Yadav. We are finally good to go again.

Floated up, full and drifted into the pads. Singh lunges to drive but gets beaten on the inside edge and gets rapped on the pads. There's an appeal for LBW, turned down by the umpire. Raghu Sharma is getting some good drift here and Suryakumar Yadav has gone for the review. The big question is whether the ball is pitching in line or not. The third umpire checks UltraEdge and confirms that there's no bat involved. Ball Tracking does confirm that the ball is just pitching outside the leg stump and it stays Not Out.

Dragged length around middle, Markram rocks back and tucks it towards deep mid-wicket for one. The batters look for two but Naman Dhir attacks the ball well and keeps it down to one.

Quicker one on middle, stays low, Himmat Singh backs away and jams it past point for one.

LSG lose half their side now. Himmat Singh is the next man in.

OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! Oh, that's a bit unlucky, but a soft dismissal nonetheless for the debutant. Raghu Sharma tosses the ball up on the pads. Akshat Raghuwanshi comes down the pitch and then looks to just work it leg side but doesn't quite get his bat out in front of the pads. The ball takes the inside edge and lobs off the pads. Raghu moves to his right and takes a simple catch, bringing up his maiden IPL wicket.

Change of ends for Raghu Sharma.

Nearly in the blockhole, on off, Markram shovels it to the bowler.

Oh, a bit of yes and no there, but no harm done! Slides onto the pads, on a good length. Akshat Raghuwanshi nudges it to deep square leg for a single. Akshat is keen to get back for the second, but Markram sends him back as the fielder is quick to get rid of the ball.

Pushed through, full and on off. Akshat Raghuwanshi takes a big stride ahead and carves it back to the bowler.

Tighter line, on a length, on middle. Markram presses back and dinks this googly into the mid-wicket region for a run.

Nice and full, on off, Akshat Raghuwanshi lunges ahead and eases it to the cover region for a single.

Full, on leg, Akshat Raghuwanshi clips with soft hands into the deep square leg region and they scamper back for the second run.

AM Ghazanfar replaces Raghu Sharma.

Across the batter, on a length, Akshat punches it off the back foot through mid off for a single.

SIX! Well, the best way to get off the mark in IPL! Nicely tossed up by Jacks, inviting the batter to have a go at it. Akshat Raghuwanshi does that and executes nicely. Clears the front leg and thumps it over long on for a six. 150 UP FOR LSG!

Out goes Rishabh Pant, in comes Akshat Raghuwanshi.

OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Struggle continues for Pant in this IPL. He is absolutely fuming at himself. Darted on a length, and wide outside the off stump. Rishabh Pant takes the bait to play the late cut off the back foot, but only manages to nick it behind. Ryan Rickelton takes a sharp catch a bit to his left. LSG are 148/4 in 10.4 overs.

On a length, on leg, Markram tucks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Full and outside off, this is pushed off the inside half through mid-wicket. Jacks chases it down himself and keeps it to just the one.

WIDE! Oh, good reflexes from Pant. Jacks anticipates Pant coming down the track and throws it wide outside off, on a fuller length. Pant leaves and is quick enough to drag back his feet inside the crease.

FOUR! Typical Pant shot! From around the stump, this is pushed on middle and leg, on a length. Rishabh Pant gets across on his knee and despite falling over, he manages to scoop it over short fine leg for a one-bounce boundary.

Halfway mark in the first innings and LSG are going at over 14 runs an over. They will look to get to at least 250 from here, but wickets will be a concern. Also, Will Jacks is back on. He went for 20 runs in his first over.

Again, Dhir in action. Fuller from Raghu, around off, Aiden leans on and slices it through cover-point. Naman Dhir runs to his right from deep point and cuts it off. Another couple of runs taken.

Top effort by Dhir! Fairly outside off, on a length. Aiden Markram presses back and cuts it late to the left of deep point. Dhir charges across, times his dive nicely and saves two runs for his team.

Short ball, on leg, Pant pulls it to the left of deep backward square leg. Bosch mops it up in the deep. One taken.

At 90 kph, full and on middle, Pant takes a couple of baby steps ahead and works it into the vast vacant mid-wicket region for a couple of runs.

SIX! Dumps it into the stands! Dropped into the slot, on middle and off. Pant gets down on a knee and slogs it comfortably over deep mid-wicket for half a dozen.

Around off, on a length, Markram backs away and cuts it to deep point for a single.

Raghu Sharma is now introduced into the attack.

Gets away safely, does Bosch! Bangs in another short ball, at the ribs. Pant mistimes the pull shot to the square leg region. A massively successful over for MI. 2 wickets and just 4 runs from it.

No Ball for overstepping! On a length, outside off, Markram knocks it to sweeper cover for a single. Free Hit to follow.

Corbin Bosch is turning the tide in this over, two big wickets. That also brings Aiden Markram to the crease now, down at number 5 from his original opening slot.

OUT! TAKEN EASILY! Bosch proving to be the point of difference as he dismisses both the set batters in the same over. Corbin slams the deck really hard, on a good length, around the off and middle stumps. Mitchell Marsh is a bit rushed on the pull shot and mistimes it off the inner half. Hits it flat and straight into the hands of Naman Dhir stationed at deep mid-wicket. Lucknow Super Giants are 125/3 in 8.5 overs.

Wide outside off, on a length, Pant frees his arms and drives it to sweeper cover for a single.

Nearly a wicket for Bosch! He spears in a good length ball, attacking the middle stump and gets it to skid a bit as well. Pant has no clue and is pinned in the crease. He is beaten by the pace as well as his bat comes down very late and the ball seems to have grazed the inside edge on its way to the keeper. Rickelton dives to his right and gathers the dipping ball in his gloves. The on-field umpires want to have a look at the legality of the catch and send it upstairs for a review. First, UltraEdge is being checked and it comes up with a clear spike when the ball is next to the inside edge. Now, onto the catch. A couple of angles come up and the TV umpire deems that the ball is grounded before entering Ryan's glove. Maybe the inside edge took a bit of pace off the ball. Not Out loads on the giant screen.

Has that carried? The sound was definitely woody, indicating an inside edge, but has the ball carried through to Ryan Rickelton behind the stumps? The third umpire is having a look. It seems there is an inside edge and UltraEdge confirms it. Oh, it is a close one but the ball seems to have just hit the turf before entering the gloves. Such decisions are always tricky for the third umpire and he wants to check it from a few more angles. The third umpire concludes that the fingers are pointing downwards and the ball is grounded. NOT OUT comes up on the big screen.

WIDE! Back of a length, pitching outside leg. Pant gets inside the line to help it on the leg side, but misses. Wide given.

Nagging length, outside off, Pant shimmies down the track, moving leg side, and wafts at it, only to miss.

Just the stroke of luck Mumbai were looking for. Rishabh Pant walks in to bat at number 4.

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Bosch ends Pooran's fun and breaks the 94-run partnership. Short of a good length, on the leg stump line, climbs up a bit as well. Nicholas Pooran waits back and tries to play the pull shot, but it is a bit too close to the body to execute that shot and he ends up gloving it behind to the keeper. Ryan Rickelton takes a simple catch to his right. Some sort of relief for MI and Lucknow Super Giants are 123/2.

Corbin Bosch to continue. MI have bowled just one dot ball in the last 5 overs.

Another good yorker, on middle and leg, Nicholas Pooran digs it out towards cover for one more.

A wide yorker, outside off, Mitchell Marsh reaches out and squeezes it to the left of sweeper cover for one.

Fuller and around leg, Nicholas Pooran tucks it through mid-wicket for a single.

SIX! In the slot and out of the park! Deepak Chahar misses the yorker and serves this full and on middle. Nicholas Pooran gets low and lifts it cleanly over the long on fence for yet another six.

Touch fuller and around leg, Nicholas Pooran swipes it away wide of deep square leg for a brace.

SIX! FIFTY FOR POORAN! Better late than never, his first half-century of the season. He gets to it in just 16 balls, and this has been a superb knock from him. Deepak Chahar bowls a slower bumper, but down the leg side. Nicholas Pooran gets inside the line of it and hooks it over the fine leg fence for a biggie. More than a celebration, it's a look of relief on his face.

SIX! Finishes the over with a biggie! Corbin Bosch bangs this into the pitch again, but fails to get enough lift off the deck. Mitchell Marsh picks up the length early and smashes the pull flat and over the deep mid-wicket fence for the 9th six of the innings already.

Hard length and around off, Nicholas Pooran opens the face of his bat and guides it to deep third for one. 100 UP FOR LSG in 6.5 overs!

Right in the blockhole, on middle, angles in, Mitchell Marsh jams it out to long off for a run.

Back of a length and angling into the body of the batter, Nicholas Pooran gets cramped up and mistimes his pull on the bounce to deep mid-wicket for a single.

SIX! Cracking shot! Short of a length and on off, not short enough to trouble the batter. Nicholas Pooran pounces on it quickly and whacks it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie. He moves to 45 off just 13 balls.

Fuller and on off, takes pace off. Mitchell Marsh looks to lift it down the ground but his bat turns in his hand. He slices it uppishly but over extra covers for a single.

STRATEGIC BREAK���​​​​​! MI definitely need a breather here, as barring Inglis' wicket, nothing has gone their way. Even the best like Bumrah have been taken to the cleaners. Surely, a typical Wankhede pitch with a lot of runs written over it. The first 3 overs went for 30 runs, but the next half of the Powerplay went for 60 with Pooran being the real aggressor. Seems like he has discovered his touch and would want to continue doing this. And in all fairness, it hasn't been great bowling execution from the MI bowlers. They have been completely put off their lines and lengths and desperately need a breakthrough to slow down things. As the field spreads, Corbin Bosch is called into the attack now, replacing Will Jacks.

SIX! Up, up and away! Tossed up, full and on middle and leg, right in the slot. Nicholas Pooran gets his front foot out of the way and tonks it over the long on fence for half a dozen more. 19 runs off the over and LSG finish the Powerplay at 90/1.

Darts this one full and around off, Mitchell Marsh reaches out and drills it to long off for one.

Slows it up, full and on middle, Nicholas Pooran lofts it off the inside half of the bat down to long on for a run.

SIX! That's bread and butter for Nicky P! AM Ghazanfar bowls this quicker and fuller, but strays on the pads of the batter. Nicholas Pooran gets low, picks it up and whips it over the deep backward square leg fence for another biggie. That brings up the 50-RUN STAND as well between these two batters.

FOUR! Finds the gap! Floated from around the wicket, short and on middle and leg. Nicholas Pooran bends his back knee and heaves it away to the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.

Gets away with it! A full toss, on middle, Mitchell Marsh drills it hard back down the pitch. AM Ghazanfar sticks his right hand out on the follow-through and deflects it towards mid on. Just a single.

41 runs in the last 2 overs for the Super Giants. Pooran is off to a flier and Marsh has been proactive as well. AM Ghazanfar (1-0-9-1) will bowl the last Powerplay over. He replaces Jasprit Bumrah.

A rare dot to finish! Pushed through quicker, shortish and on middle, Nicholas Pooran keeps it out to the off side.

SIX! Third of over and this is turning out to be a massive over! Will Jacks gives this one some more air but bowls this around the leg stump line again. Nicholas Pooran goes down to repeat the dose but gets a bit of a top edge. However, he gets enough to clear the deep square leg fence for half a dozen more.

SIX! BOOM! That's the Nicholas Pooran we all know. Flatter delivery, full but drifiting into the pads. Pooran crouches low on one knee and nails the slog sweep over the deep backward square leg fence for another biggie.

Slows it up, full and on middle, Mitchell Marsh gets down on a knee to sweep it but has to wait for the ball to arrive. Gets an inside edge towards short fine for a run.

Floated, full and around leg, Nicholas Pooran clips it aerially but safely towards deep mid-wicket for a single. Tilak Varma in the deep fumbles a bit but no harm done.

SIX! Jacks gets greeted with a bang! Tossed up, full and on middle and leg, Nicholas Pooran clears his front leg and hits it through the line, launching it over the long on fence for a biggie.

Will Jacks replaces AM Ghazanfar.

Just a single, but 21 runs come off Bumrah's second over. Shortish ball, angling away from middle, and Pooran just guides it down to deep third for one.

Pace off again, very full on middle and leg, Marsh pats it down to mid on and picks up a single. 50 UP FOR LSG!

FOUR! Mitchell Marsh takes full toll of the freebie. Bumrah looks to go full and straight but ends up serving a half-volley. Mitchell Marsh pummels the drive straight back and the ball goes rapidly to the umpire's right and races away into the fence behind.

FOUR! You cannot afford to bowl short to Mitchell Marsh. Dug in short around chest height, Marsh is waiting for it, pulls it firmly to the left of deep backward square leg for a boundary. To make things worse, Bumrah has overstepped as the siren goes off and a No Ball is called. Free Hit upcoming...

SIX! Wow, that's gone many a mile. Slower delivery, angled into the stumps, Mitchell Marsh picks it early, hits on the up and whacks it well over wide long on for a biggie.

TWO WIDES! Full and around leg stump, swings down the leg side. Pooran misses the tuck and the keeper dives to his right, deflecting the ball away. The batters pinch a single as well.

Fractionally short, angled into the hips. Marsh looks to hoick it away over square leg but gets it off the inner half of the blade and down to deep backward square leg for just one more.

Fullish delivery on middle, cutting across the left-hander, Pooran waits well and angles it down to the left of deep third for a single.

Jasprit Bumrah (1-0-10-0) to continue.

A string of three dots to finish a productive over from AM Ghazanfar. Length ball, around off, Marsh backs away and punches it into the off side but can't get it through covers.

Bowled well short now, over middle, Marsh pulls it straight to the square leg fielder.

Nice and full, at the stumps, driven down to long on for a single by Pooran.

Ghazanfar continues to bag wickets this IPL. The opening partnership is broken for LSG again in the Powerplay. In walks Nicholas Pooran at number 3.

OUT! CAUGHT! AM Ghazanfar delivers in the Powerplay once again for Mumbai Indians, and Josh Inglis' LSG debut is short-lived. Ghazanfar goes a tad short again, but bowls it quicker and fires it into middle and leg. Inglis rocks back, but this time he tries to force the lofted shot over mid on and gets it completely wrong. The ball goes a few yards beyond the mid on region, where Suryakumar Yadav just jogs back and takes a simple catch. LSG are 29/1.

FOUR! Oh, that should have been stopped. Full and outside off, Inglis lunges to drive but gets it off the outer half of the blade and to the left of point, where Deepak Chahar lets it through for another boundary.

FOUR! That's a brilliant shot. Marginally short on middle and angling in. Inglis picks the length in a trice, rocks back and heaves it handsomely between deep mid-wicket and long on for a boundary.

Bowler number 3 in over number 3 for MI. AM Ghazanfar is introduced into the attack. He replaces Deepak Chahar.

FOUR! Too full, and punished. Bumrah looks for the searing straight yorker but overpitches. Mitchell Marsh gets his hands out in front and drills it back with the full face of the blade, bisecting mid off and mid on to perfection.

Pace off now, at 119.3 kph and spins back in like a quick off-spin delivery from well outside off. Marsh covers the line and taps it down to backward point.

The in-between length again, on middle and leg, Marsh presses back and nudges it down to square leg.

Hard length over middle, holds its line and Inglis stabs it down to the right of mid on for a single.

FOUR! Josh Inglis kicks off his LSG career in style. A fraction too straight from Bumrah, darting it into the pads. Inglis clips it nicely, and the ball races away to the left of the deep backward square leg fielder and goes into the fence.

Bowls it just back of a length and gets it to slant back in from outside off. Marsh hangs back and angles it away through the backward point region for a single.

Very productive opening over for the Super Giants. And here's Jasprit Bumrah from the opposite end. There's a slip in place.

A single to end the first over, 11 off it. Pitched fuller, swinging in towards the stumps. Marsh leans on and pushes it down to wide long off for a run. A positive start for LSG.

Much better from Chahar. Good length again, in the channel just outside off and shaping it away. Marsh makes a leave.

Good length, attacking the stumps this time, Marsh flicks it across to the mid-wicket fielder.

FOUR! Pitched up now, at the stumps, Mitchell Marsh shuffles down the track a bit and forces the drive uppishly back over the bowler's head for a boundary.

SIX! Some way to get off the mark, that. Chahar opts to go short but serves a gentle-paced delivery around Marsh's midriff. The Bison gets inside the line and tonks it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie and LSG are underway.

Some early swing on offer for Chahar. Very full and outside off, shaping away from the right-hander. Mitchell Marsh goes for the booming drive but gets it off the inner half of the blade to mid off.

In all readiness to get going in the City of Dreams. It's absolutely buzzing at the Wankhede with a sea of blue to cheer for the home team. There's an odd sprinkling of red for the tourists. The two umpires walk out to the middle. Suryakumar Yadav has his men in a huddle near the ropes. Now, they spread out to take their respective spots. And here's another opening pair for the Super Giants. The two Aussies - Mitchell Marsh and Josh Inglis - walk out to the crease. Deepak Chahar will bowl the first over. Hasn't been in the best of form lately, but has the ability to get the ball moving early doors. The Bison to take the strike. A slip in place. Here we go!

Impact Player options for MI - Rohit Sharma, Mayank Rawat, Robin Minz, Shardul Thakur, and Trent Boult.

Mumbai Indians (Playing XI) - Ryan Rickelton (WK), Naman Dhir, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Tilak Varma, Will Jacks, Raj Bawa (In for Robin Minz), Corbin Bosch (In for Hardik Pandya), Deepak Chahar (In for Trent Boult), Jasprit Bumrah, AM Ghazanfar, and Raghu Sharma (In for Krish Bhagat).

Impact Player options for LSG - Manimaran Siddharth, Digvesh Singh, Mayank Yadav, Shahbaz Ahamad, and Abdul Samad.

Lucknow Super Giants (Playing XI) - Mitchell Marsh, Josh Inglis (In for Ayush Badoni), Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant (C/WK), Akshat Raghuwanshi (In for Mukul Choudhary), Himmat Singh (In for Digvesh Singh), Mohammad Shami, Mohsin Khan, Avesh Khan (In for George Linde), and Prince Yadav.

The skipper of Lucknow Super Giants - Rishabh Pant says they would have bowled first as well, adding that at Wankhede, any target can be chased down. He admits it has been a tough season for them and says the break has brought plenty of reflection on what they can and cannot do, both as a team and as individuals. More importantly, he accepts that they have let their fans down and promises they will give their 200 percent to bring that happiness back and return some love to the fans. He also confirms three changes to the side, with Josh Inglis coming in. Adds that Akshat Raghuwanshi comes in and Mukul Choudhary goes out, while the bowling combination will be decided later.

The stand-in captain for Mumbai Indians - Suryakumar Yadav says that the wicket looks good and it's also a bit humid. In the last couple of games, it has become better to bat on in the second innings, so that's there as well. Adds that Hardik Pandya is unwell so he is filling in his shoes. SKY informs that they have a few changes. Corbin Bosch comes in place of Trent Boult and their very own Rohit Sharma is back, which sent the crowd into frenzy. Surya mentions that they can't hide behind the fact that MI are not known to be in such positions, but it's a game, and they have a lot of pride to play for and have fun out there. He ends by saying that not having any margin for error doesn't really make them dangerous but all they can do is put their best foot forward, try to win as many games as possible and put up a show for the crowd.

TOSS - Toss time in Mumbai and it looks like Suryakumar Yadav has come out in place of Hardik Pandya for Mumbai Indians. He is joined by Rishabh Pant, who is captaining LSG as usual. SKY gives it a flick and Pant calls it incorrectly. Mumbai Indians will BOWL first.

THIS JUST IN - Josh Inglis is seen receiving his maiden LSG cap. He gets the cap from his Aussie and Perth Scorchers teammate Mitchell Marsh. Stick around as we are just a couple of minutes away from the toss now.

Let's now hear from LSG's Nicholas Pooran - Nicholas Pooran says he is hopeful that he will perform better in this game. Admits that it has been a very tough tournament for him and his team as well. Says it is a tough place to be for any sportsperson, but is confident about his preparations and skills. On his training and whether anything has changed in his approach, Pooran shares that nothing has changed but is quick to accept that it has been one of those seasons where nothing has gone his way. He adds that he thinks and reflects a lot about his game and takes accountability for his performances. On whether he relies on video analysis or prefers going by feel and speaking to his coaches, Pooran says he is a bit of both. He reveals he watches a lot of videos to understand what he is doing right or wrong and says he just tries to get better each day. He again reiterates that it has been a tough chapter in his career but stresses on continuing to get better and evolving as a cricketer and, more importantly, as a human being. Pooran calls Wankhede a wonderful place to bat and adds that there are plenty of runs on offer when you apply yourself well. But he says that for him, it is not about the venue he is playing at but more about focusing on the situation and staying in the moment for as long as possible and playing the game the right way.

A quick chat with MI's Will Jacks - Will Jacks says that they have to be honest and admit that they have been well below expectations. Adds that in the final five games they have to show a bit of pride and perform at a level they know they can do and aspire to be. Mentions that the transition from batting at 6-7 in the World Cup back to opening here has been fine. Says that the experience of batting down the order means that he can bat anywhere the team wants, and we might see him bat at a different position in this game. Shares that bowling against the SRH in the Powerplay was tough, sometimes the batters play some good shots and the surfaces have been excellent for batting. The way this IPL is going, if you go for 10-12 in an over, you have done a good job. Ends by saying that sometimes when you are going through a tough phase, you tend to forget to enjoy the game, but you play this sport to have fun, so they want to do that and maybe that leads to some positive results.

PITCH REPORT - Former Indian wicket-keeper, Deep Dasgupta, is pitchside. He starts by talking about the dimensions and says that there is a bit of a bias on one side of the square, as the square boundaries are 61 meters and 67 meters on either side, and the straight hit is 75 meters. Former Aussie opener, Aaron Finch, joins him and says that there's not just a bit of grass on the deck, but live green grass, which will allow the pacers to get some help early on. Finch also reckons that there is some moisture in the deck and the finger spinners will have a role to play. However, they both end by mentioning that overall, it will be a great wicket to bat on.

Go big or go home - Technically, the match is a loser-goes-home scenario for all practical purposes regarding the playoffs. The pitch at Wankhede typically rewards fearless stroke-making, which might be the tonic both struggling batting units need to break the rut. Which side will rise under pressure and keep their season alive? Only time will tell. Stay tuned for the toss and team news.

No respite - For the five-time champion Mumbai side, the home advantage is a thin veil over a three-match losing streak, while the Super Giants arrive in the city of dreams on the back of a bruising five-game slide, including a recent Super Over heartbreak. There are a few positives on each side, though. Ryan Rickelton has amassed nearly 300 runs even after sitting out a few games, but overall MI's batting has been an Achilles heel. Rohit Sharma was due for a fitness test ahead of this game and the hosts will be hoping that he is available for this crunch encounter. On the other hand, it is a similar story for Lucknow, who have had a torrid time with the bat and even after being probably the best bowling side in the competition, they have managed to win just two games. They also have some positive news ahead of this clash as Josh Inglis has joined the side and he might find a place in the XI right away, given the form, or rather the lack of, from Nicholas Pooran.

New week, same old challenges - Hello, and a warm welcome to one and all. The lights of the Wankhede Stadium are set to illuminate a high-stakes battle of survival as Mumbai Indians host Lucknow Super Giants for Match 47 of IPL 2026. This clash is less about the glory of the top spot and more about a desperate scramble for relevance as both teams currently find themselves languishing at the bottom of the table, occupying 9th and 10th place respectively.

... MATCH DAY ...

The do-or-die narrative - Match 47 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium brings together two teams whose campaigns are hanging by a thread - Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants. Both sides are languishing at the bottom of the table with just two wins each, making this less about momentum and more about survival. For Mumbai, the situation is desperate, and they must virtually win out from here to stay relevant in the playoff race. Lucknow, meanwhile, are in an equally precarious position, with a slightly worse net run rate and one match in hand. Any favorites coming into the clash? To put it simply, NO. Neither team comes into this contest with confidence. Mumbai have struggled for consistency, winning just twice in nine matches, while Lucknow are on a worrying losing streak of five matches and sit at the bottom. Mumbai’s batting has shown flashes, particularly through Ryan Rickelton, but has lacked sustained support. Lucknow’s bigger issue has been collective inconsistency, especially in the batting unit, which has failed to close out games. Mumbai rely heavily on their core of Indian stars. The form, or rather the lack of it in this case, of Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma in the middle overs could define their innings, while Jasprit Bumrah remains their trump card in crunch moments. On the other hand, Lucknow’s lineup looks explosive on paper, but execution has been the issue. The possible inclusion of Josh Inglis could add freshness to a misfiring batting order. Wankhede - A true batting paradise. The Wankhede surface is traditionally a batting-friendly strip with good bounce and carry. Expect a high-scoring contest, especially with dew likely to play a major role in the second innings. With dew being a factor, teams will prefer to chase, but Mumbai have opted to put a total on the board in their previous two matches. Batting in the Powerplay will be key for both teams. What's at stake? First of all, Lucknow hold a historical advantage in this matchup, having won the majority of their previous meetings against Mumbai and they have also won 3 out of the last 5 matches between the sides. All in all, this is effectively a knockout for both teams. A loss here would almost certainly end playoff hopes, while the winner keeps a faint mathematical chance alive. Form (Last 5 completed matches, recent first) - MI - LLLWL | LSG - LLLLL. Predictions? Despite their struggles, Mumbai may hold a slight edge due to home conditions and a marginally better balance. However, given both teams’ inconsistency, expect a tight, high-scoring contest that could swing on small moments. Who do you think will come good nder pressure and keep their season aliive?