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LSG vs MI Dream11 Prediction, Match 16, Playing 11, Injury Updates & Pitch Report for IPL 2025

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LSG vs MI 16th Match Dream11 Prediction for Indian Premier League 2025 Today

LSG vs MI Match 16th Details 

Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians (MI) are set to face off in Match 16 of the Indian Premier League 2025 on Friday, April 4, at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Let’s look at LSG vs MI Dream11 Prediction for 16th Match of IPL 2025.

Date04/04/2025
TIme2 PM GMT / 7:30 PM IST
VenueEkana Stadium, Lucknow
TournamentIPL 2025
Live Telecast / StreamingStar Sports / JioHotstar app
 

LSG vs MI Match Preview  

Both teams have had mixed starts to their campaign and will be looking to secure a crucial win to boost their position in the points table. 

Lucknow, who started their campaign with a defeat won their second game with complete dominance but lost again in their third game. While Mumbai Indians after facing two back-to-back defeats secured a comprehensive win over defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders that surely boost up their confidence for the big match on Friday.  

As for the points table, Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals are leading the standings with four points each, having won both their matches. Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants, and four other teams are on two points each. With several teams tied at similar points, this match becomes even more crucial for both LSG and MI, as a win could significantly improve their position in the table. 

Ekana Cricket Stadium Pitch Report for LSG vs MI

The Ekana Cricket Stadium pitch is known for being balanced, offering assistance to both batters and bowlers. While the surface tends to slow down as the match progresses, spinners can extract significant turns, making middle-over battles crucial.  

Fast bowlers, especially in the powerplay, can find movement and bounce, making early wickets key. The team winning the toss might look to chase, given that dew can play a role in the second innings, making stroke play easier. 

Ekana Cricket Stadium Pitch Stats  

Total Matches14
Batting 1st won7
Batting 2nd won6
AVG 1st inns score169
Highest Target chased197
Lowest Target defended126
 

LSG vs MI Weather Report  

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Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians 16th Match Playing 11  

Lucknow Super Giants Playing 11  

Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (C and wk), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi 

Mumbai Indians Playing 11  

Ryan Rickelton (wk), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Ashwani Kumar, Vignesh Puthur 

LSG vs MI Fantasy Picks 

For fantasy cricket enthusiasts, some of the best picks for the match include Nicholas Pooran, Surya Kumar Yadav, and Mitchell Marsh as key batters. All-rounders like Hardik Pandya and Will Jacks add balance to the fantasy team.  

Let’s take a look at: Who will win LSG vs MI 16th match?

In the bowling department, Shardul Thakur and Ashwani Kumar are must-have picks. Ryan Rickelton is a strong choice for the wicketkeeper role, given his explosive batting abilities. Choosing Nicholas Pooran or Surya Kumar Yadav as captain and Mitchell Marsh or Hardik Pandya as vice-captain can be a smart strategy.   

Key Players who can make a difference in LSG vs MI game 

Lucknow Super Giants 

Lucknow Super Giants have some strong players who have performed well in the tournament so far. Nicholas Pooran has been in excellent form, scoring 189 runs in three matches at an astonishing strike rate of 219.77.  

Mitchell Marsh has also contributed significantly with 124 runs at an impressive strike rate of 182.35.  

On the bowling front, Shardul Thakur has been the standout performer for LSG, taking six wickets in three matches, including a best of 4/34. Digvesh Singh has also been impressive, picking up five wickets in three matches. 

Mumbai Indians  

Mumbai Indians, on the other hand, will rely on their star batter Surya Kumar Yadav, who has scored 104 runs in three matches at a healthy strike rate of 165.08. Ryan Rickelton has also been in good touch, scoring 81 runs in three matches at an average of 40.50. Both these players will play a crucial role in MI’s batting order. 

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In the bowling department, MI has found success through Ashwani Kumar, who picked up four wickets in his only match with outstanding figures of 4/24.   

Another bowler to watch out for is Vignesh Puthur, who has taken four wickets in two matches, maintaining a decent economy rate, and his variations may work at Ekana. With these two leading the pace attack, MI will look to restrict LSG’s batting lineup. 

Fantasy Cricket Tips for LSG vs MI Match 16 of IPL 2025 

LSG vs MI Captain & Vice-captain choices  

CaptainNicholas PooranSuryakumar Yadav
Vice-CaptainHardik PandyaAshwani Kumar
 

LSG vs MI Fantasy Team Picks   

Captain: Nicholas Pooran 

Vice-captain: Hardik Pandya 

Batters: Suryakumar Yadav, Micthell Marsh, David Miller, Ayush Badoni 

Wicketkeepers: Nicholas Pooran, Ryan Rickelton 

All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Aiden Markram 

Bowlers: Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur 

Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians 16th Match Fantasy Cricket Teams 

Suggested Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians Fantasy Team no. 1 

LSG vs MI 16th Match Fantasy Team no. 1 @Stumpsandbails.com

Suggested Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians Fantasy Team no. 2

LSG vs MI 16th Match Fantasy Team no.2 @Stumpsandbails.com

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Disclaimer: Predictions are based on analysis and are intended as insights, not certainties. They should be viewed as informational and not as guarantees. ** 

Vineet Vashisht
Vineet Vashisht
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