In the 48th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will face Mumbai Indians (MI) at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.
Following defeats in their previous games against Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Delhi Capitals (DC), both LSG and MI are eager to bounce back with victory in the upcoming fixture.
IPLT20 Stats and Records at Ekana Cricket Stadium:
Total matches: 12
Matches won batting first: 6
Matches won bowling first: 5
Average score batting first: 161
Highest total recorded: 199/8 (20 Ov) by Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings
Lowest total recorded: 108/10 (19.5 Ov) by Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Highest score chased: 180/2 (19 Ov) by Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings
Ekana Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:
The Ekana Cricket Stadium pitch unfolds a captivating storyline for bowlers, characterized by two distinct phases. Initially, pacers take center stage, exploiting the swing of the new ball, particularly during evening matches under floodlights. However, as the match progresses and the ball loses its shine, spinners take over, capitalizing on conditions increasingly conducive to their expertise. Batters are likely to encounter a formidable challenge in accumulating runs, as the pitch subtly steers the match towards a scenario marked by conservative scoring.
Lucknow Weather Forecast:
The weather forecast predicts nearly ideal conditions for the match. Despite some overcast skies, there is zero chance of rain. Temperatures will stay pleasant, hovering around 39 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels are forecasted to be mild, around 27%, ensuring a comfortable environment for spectators. A gentle breeze of 13 kilometres per hour will further enhance the overall enjoyable atmosphere.
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Squads:
Lucknow Super Giants: KL Rahul (c), Ayush Badoni, Quinton de Kock (wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Nicholas Pooran (vc), Ashton Turner, Krishnappa Gowtham, Deepak Hooda, Arshin Kulkarni, Prerak Mankad, Kyle Mayers, Krunal Pandya, Marcus Stoinis, David Willey, Arshad Khan, Shamar Joseph, Amit Mishra, Mohsin Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq, Ravi Bishnoi, Shivam Mavi, Manimaran Siddharth, Mayank Yadav, Yash Thakur, Yudhvir Singh, Shamar Joseph
Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Naman Dhir, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Shams Mulani, Gerald Coetzee, Piyush Chawla, Jasprit Bumrah, Kwena Maphaka, Mohammad Nabi, Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Gopal, Luke Wood, Vishnu Vinod, Arjun Tendulkar, Nehal Wadhera, Kumar Kartikeya, Shivalik Sharma, Anshul Kamboj, Akash Madhwal, Nuwan Thushara, Dewald Brevis
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