The stage is set for an exhilarating encounter as Mumbai Indians (MI) gear up to face Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 67 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at Wankhede Stadium on Friday.

While this match holds no significance for MI as they are already out of the tournament, the Hardik Pandya side will still aim for a win to conclude their league stage positively. Conversely, LSG will be fully focused on securing victory, knowing that a loss would dash their hopes of qualifying for the playoffs.

IPL 2024, MI vs LSG:

Date and time: May 17; 02:00 PM GMT / 07:30 PM IST
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch report for Wankhede Stadium indicates a balanced surface that caters to both batters and bowlers. Initially, swing bowlers are favoured due to the lively nature of the pitch. However, as the game progresses, it tends to flatten out, providing spinners with chances to shine. Batters who can time their shots well can flourish on this traditionally batting-friendly track. Considering these aspects, winning the toss might prompt teams to opt for fielding first, aiming to capitalize on the early conditions and limit the opposition’s scoring opportunities.

MI vs LSG Dream11/ My11Circle Prediction Picks:

Wicketkeepers: KL Rahul, Nicholas Pooran, Ishan Kishan
Batters: Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav
All-rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Hardik Pandya
Bowlers: Piyush Chawla, Jasprit Bumrah, Naveen-ul-Haq, Ravi Bishnoi

MI vs LSG Dream11/ My11Circle Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Ishan Kishan (c), Suryakumar Yadav (vc)
Choice 2: KL Rahul (c), Marcus Stoinis (vc)

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MI vs LSG Dream11/ My11Circle Prediction Backups:

Naman Dhir, Tilak Varma, Arshad Khan, Quinton de Kock

MI vs LSG Dream11/ My11Circle Team for today’s match (May 17, 02:00 PM GMT):

MI vs LSG Fantasy Team (Dream 11 screengrab)

Match Prediction:

Case 1:

MI wins the toss and bowls first
Powerplay score: 60-65
LSG total: 175-180

Case 2:

LSG wins the toss and bowls first
Powerplay score: 70-75
MI total: 185-190

Team batting second to win the contest

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