MI vs LSG Match Prediction: Who will win today’s IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants?

Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants are both under pressure as they meet in a key IPL 2026 match, with neither side having the momentum they would have wanted at this stage of the tournament. MI started the season with a strong win but have now slipped to No. 9 on the points table with just two wins from nine games, while LSG are also struggling at No. 10 after losing five matches in a row.

Mumbai Indians’ season has gone off track mainly due to injuries and poor form of key players. Rohit Sharma has been dealing with a hamstring injury, while Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya have not been among the runs. Jasprit Bumrah has also not been as effective in taking wickets as he used to be, which has further added to their problems.

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There is some positive news for MI as Rohit Sharma has taken a fitness test and also batted in the nets ahead of the match. If he plays, it will give a big boost to the batting unit, but the team still needs a strong overall performance to break the losing streak and stay in the playoff race.

Lucknow Super Giants are in a similar situation, with their form dipping after a promising start. They won two of their first three matches but are now on a five-match losing streak. While their bowling has been one of the better units in the tournament, their batting has struggled badly, especially that of Rishabh Pant, Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, and Nicholas Pooran. The middle order has also not been much help.

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MI vs LSG: Match Prediction

MI vs LSG Winner Prediction: Mumbai Indians

This match is expected to be close as both teams are out of form, but Mumbai Indians have a slight advantage due to home conditions at the Wankhede Stadium and the possible return of Rohit Sharma. If MI’s top order clicks and Bumrah finds rhythm with the ball, they should be able to beat LSG.

MI vs LSG: Predicted Playing XIs

Mumbai Indians Probable XI: Will Jacks, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Naman Dhir, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Robin Minz, Shardul Thakur, Trent Boult, AM Ghazanfar, Jasprit Bumrah, Raghu Sharma (IP)

Lucknow Super Giants Probable XI: Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant (c, wk), Josh Inglis/Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Himmat Singh, Mukul Choudhary, George Linde, Mohammed Shami, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Rathi, Mohsin Khan (IP)