In the 45th match of IPL 2025, Mumbai Indians will be taking on Lucknow Super Giants at Wankhede Stadium. It will be a great contest because both teams have 14 points from 9 games and seem to be heading in opposite directions. LSG recently faced a defeat in their last encounter and will be looking to bounce back to their winning ways. Will Abdul Samad be dropped and Mayank Yadav play? Let’s look at the probable playing XI for LSG.
Mayank Yadav to play?
Mayank Yadav, who made a comeback to the squad after an injury, is now with the team but hasn’t played any match so far. He was supposed to make a comeback in the match against Delhi Capitals, and was also included in the substitute player list, but he didn’t play. Instead, Ayush Badoni, the batter, came in as the impact sub for the team.
Mayank didn’t have a good fortune because LSG’s batting collapsed, and they needed to make a substitution. It seems that he will be making a comeback again as the impact sub if everything goes well.
Who Will Go Out?
It seems like Prince Yadav might be out. In the last four matches for LSG, Prince Yadav has struggled, taking only one wicket out of 4 matches. That may lead to him being dropped from the team.
What Will Be Rishabh Pant’s Batting Position?
LSG captain Rishabh Pant is going through a poor run this season, leading to a lot of changes in his batting order. As all players are fit, it seems like Rishabh Pant will be coming in at number 4 for this match, after Nicholas Pooran. Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh are likely to open the innings.
LSG possible playing XI vs MI
| Player Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Aiden Markram | All-rounder |
| Mitchell Marsh | Batter |
| Nicholas Pooran | Batter |
| Rishabh Pant (capt & wk) | Captain & Wicketkeeper-Batsman |
| Ayush Badoni | Batter |
| David Miller | Batter |
| Abdul Samad | Batter |
| Shardul Thakur | Bowler |
| Ravi Bishnoi | Bowler |
| Digvesh Rathi | Bowler |
| Avesh Khan | Bowler |
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