The match 63 of IPL 2023 between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Mumbai Indians (MI) at Lucknow’s Ekana Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, 16th May promises to be an exciting contest. Lucknow is on the fourth position in the points table, while Mumbai is on the third position.
LSG, led by Krunal Pandya, have won six and lost five matches so far, while MI, captained by Rohit Sharma, have won seven and five matches in their campaign. In their last match, LSG secured a comfortable win against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Meanwhile, MI also secured a comfortable win against the Gujarat Titans (GT) in their last match.
Two highly skilled teams are set to collide in what promises to be an exciting match. With both the teams eager to secure their seventh and eighth win in the IPL 2023. Both teams have played twelve matches in this season. Lucknow has won 2 games, while Mumbai has won 0 games so far in the head to head encounters.
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Here are three player battles to watch out for during LSG vs MI match:
1) Suryakumar Yadav vs Ravi Bishnoi
Suryakumar Yadav has been in sublime form for MI, scoring 479 runs in 12 matches at an average of 43.55. Meanwhile, Ravi Bishnoi has shown his potential in the bowling department, claiming 12 wickets in 12 outings. The duel between Yadav’s explosive batting and Bishnoi’s rising talent with the ball promises to add an extra layer of excitement and intrigue to the overall contest on the field.
2) Marcus Stoinis vs Piyush Chawla
Marcus Stoinis has been a standout performer for LSG, with 279 runs in 12 innings at a formidable strike rate of 142.34, along with his impressive bowling skills. Piyush Chawla, the leading wicket-taker for MI this season with 19 wickets in 12 games, is a seasoned leg-spinner with the ability to spin a web around the rival batting unit. The clash between Stoinis’ all-around abilities and Chawla’s crafty bowling skills is set to be a captivating spectacle on the field.
3) Kyle Mayers vs Jason Behrendorff
Kyle Mayers has been a consistent performer for LSG, scoring 361 runs in 12 games with a commanding strike rate of 144.4. Jason Behrendorff, on the other hand, has been a force to reckon with in MI’s bowling attack, claiming 12 wickets in just eight games at an impressive economy rate of 9.71. The clash between Mayers’ aggressive batting and Behrendorff’s ability to take wickets in the powerplay is set to be a captivating battle within the larger match.