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.
Date | 04/04/2025 |
TIme | 2 PM GMT / 7:30 PM IST |
Venue | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow |
Tournament | IPL 2025 |
Live Telecast / Streaming | Star 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 Matches | 14 |
Batting 1st won | 7 |
Batting 2nd won | 6 |
AVG 1st inns score | 169 |
Highest Target chased | 197 |
Lowest Target defended | 126 |
LSG vs MI Weather Report

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
Captain | Nicholas Pooran | Suryakumar Yadav |
Vice-Captain | Hardik Pandya | Ashwani 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
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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. **