The 16th IPL 2025 match would pit the MI against the LSG. In three games, the Mumbai Indians had one victory and two defeats. In the last game, they defeated the Kolkata Knight Riders by eight wickets. However, in three games, LSG has only won one and lost twice. They will be hoping for a more powerful comeback after losing to Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the last game.
Impact Players Forecasted for the Lucknow Super Giants
In the event that LSG loses early wickets in the first innings, right-handed domestic batsman Himmat Singh can be employed as an impact replacement.
If circumstances favour spinners, Manimaran Siddharth, a left-arm spinner, can be employed as an impact substitution. He took two wickets while playing as an impact substitute against the Delhi Capitals in the first game.
An aggressive batter who did well for SRH the previous season was Abdul Samad. If batting circumstances are favourable, he can be substituted in the second innings.
In 16 Twenty20 matches, bowling all-rounder Rajvardhan Hangargekar has taken 14 wickets. In addition to being a bowling option in the second innings, he may be useful with the bat and could be substituted in if a strong finish is required in the first innings.
Impact players predicted for the Mumbai Indians
One left-arm wrist spinner who can be utilised as an impact replacement in the second innings is Vignesh Puthur. He was also substituted during the match against CSK, and he showed his worth by taking three wickets;
If the circumstances favour pacers, Corbin Bosch, who did well for MI Cape Town in the SA20, could be substituted in the second innings. In his last three Twenty20 games, Bosch has taken five wickets;
If conditions are favourable for spin bowlers, Karn Sharma, the sly leg-spinner, can be substituted in the second innings. In his IPL career, he has taken 76 wickets;
Raj Bawa With 308 runs and 22 wickets in 20 games, Raj Angad Bawa is a batting all-rounder who more than meets the requirements to be called up as an Impact Player.
Expert Views and the Final Forecast
Home Advantage: LSG has a big advantage because they are playing at their home field in Ekana.
Recent Performance: In their last six meetings with the Mumbai Indians, the Super Giants have won five of them.
Balanced Side: On paper, MI appears more balanced.
LSG vs. MI match forecast
Given these criteria, the Lucknow Super Giants are the team most likely to prevail.
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