The high-octane showdown between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is all set to light up IPL 2025. Known for its red-soil deck, fast outfield, and late evening dew, Wankhede is a dream destination for batters and fantasy players alike. With superstars like Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Mitchell Marsh, and Nicholas Pooran in action, expect a match full of fireworks and fantasy potential.
Pitch Report: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
The Wankhede pitch offers pace and bounce early on, with batters flourishing under lights. It’s a venue where chasing teams tend to dominate thanks to the dew factor that eases batting conditions in the second innings.
Key Venue Stats (IPL)
- Highest Team Total: 235/1 – RCB vs MI (2015)
- Lowest Team Total: 67 – KKR vs MI (2008)
- Highest Individual Score: 133* – AB de Villiers (RCB) vs MI (2015)
- Best Bowling Figures: 5/18 – Jasprit Bumrah (MI) vs KKR (2020)
- Average 1st Innings Score: 180+
- Win Rate Chasing: ~62%
Venue Performers to Watch at Wankhede
- Suryakumar Yadav: A Wankhede specialist, SKY's 360° range is tailor-made for the true bounce here.
- Jasprit Bumrah: Master of the Wankhede death overs, his yorkers are deadly under lights.
- Tilak Varma: Emerging middle-order anchor, consistently converts starts into impactful scores.
- Mitchell Marsh: Elegant yet aggressive, he anchors the LSG innings with consistency.
- Nicholas Pooran: Finisher with flair; his strike rate at Wankhede is among the best for overseas batters.
Fantasy Captaincy Choices
- Captain: Suryakumar Yadav / Nicholas Pooran
- Vice-Captain: Jasprit Bumrah / Mitchell Marsh
Head-to-Head Record (MI vs LSG)
- Total Matches: 4
- Mumbai Indians Wins: 1
- Lucknow Super Giants Wins: 3
- Last Meeting: MI lost to LSG by 5 runs (IPL 2024)
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