LSG vs MI IPL 2023 63rd Match Highlights: A Comprehensive Review of the Exciting Encounter

LSG 177/3 (20) (won by 5 runs)
MI 172/5 (20)

Summary of the Match:

• MI won the toss and opted to field
• LSG Stoinis scored 83 runs off 49 balls
• MI Ishan Kishan scored half century
• MI Jason Behrendorff took 2 wickets
• LSG Ravi Bishnoi and Yash Thakur took two wickets each

LSG vs MI Match Highlights 
The 63rd match of IPL played between Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow on 16th May 2023. MI won the toss and opted to field. While LSG batting first, Team scored 177 runs in 20 overs by losing 3 wickets. In return MI scored 172 runs in 20 overs by losing 5 wickets and lost to LSG by 5 runs.

LSG did not have an ideal beginning to their inning. During the powerplay, the team could only manage to score 32 runs and lost two valuable wickets of Hooda and Mankad. However, Stoinis and Pandya took charge of the inning and built a strong partnership of 82 runs for 59 deliveries. Unfortunately, Krunal Pandya had to leave the field due to an injury when he had scored 49 runs. Stoinis played an outstanding innings, scoring a whopping 83 runs off 46 balls, which included four boundaries and seven sixes.

MI Jason Behrendorff took 2 wickets.

In pursuit of a target of 178 runs, MI made an impressive start to their innings. During the powerplay, Ishan and Rohit scored an impressive 58 runs without losing any wickets. Rohit Sharma contributed 37 runs from 25 deliveries, including one boundary and three sixes. Meanwhile, Ishan Kishan reached a half-century, scoring 59 runs from 39 deliveries, including eight boundaries and one six.

LSG Ravi Bishnoi and Yash Thakur took two wickets each. 

Brief History of LSG vs MI Teams   
LSG was established in 2021 and is presently owned by RP Sanjeev Goenka Group. Mumbai Indians were established in 2008 and are currently owned by Reliance Industries, which is the largest conglomerate in India. MI is the most successful team in the IPL, having won five titles to date.

Current Team Standings and Player Analysis 
Krunal Pandya has taken over as the captain of LSG after KL Rahul's injury during a match this season. LSG has played twelve matches this season, winning six and facing a no-result due to rain in one. In their last match against SRH, LSG emerged victorious by chasing down a high target of 183 runs while losing only three wickets. Prerak Mankad played an impressive inning in the last match, and Krunal Pandya took two wickets for the team. 
 
Rohit Sharma is currently leading the Mumbai Indians team, which has won seven out of twelve matches in this season. In their last match, they managed to defeat GT by setting a high target of 218 runs while losing five wickets. Their rivals were unable to chase down this impressive score. The team's recent success can also be attributed to Suryakumar's outstanding performance, as he scored 103 runs off 49 bowls in the last match. The Mumbai Indians bowlers also deserve recognition for their impressive performance, which prevented their opponents from reaching the target. Akash Madhwal took three wickets, while Piyush Chawla and Kumar Kartikeya each took two wickets in the last match. 
 
Both teams are currently tied with 12 points on the points table. Mumbai Indians are currently holding the third place, while LSG is in the fourth place.

Venue and Pitch Report for LSG vs MI Match
LSG vs MI match will take place at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. The historical data shows that the average score in the first innings at this venue has been below 140 runs. Spin bowlers have had a significant impact on the game due to the pitch being on the slower side, which makes spin bowling the key factor. If a team wins the toss, it might be a wise decision to choose to bat first as the pitch is expected to slow down as the match goes on.

LSG vs MI Head-to-Head Record 
LSG and MI have played two matches so far where in both the matches Lucknow emerged as the winner.

Predictions and Expectations for LSG vs MI 
It's going to be a challenging contest between the two teams since they have been performing equally well this season. Both teams have 12 points and are placed adjacent on the points table. So far, both teams have demonstrated their ability to score high and chase down targets in the current season. Lucknow has won against Mumbai twice before. However, considering Mumbai's strong top order and impressive bowling performance by both spinners and pacers, it is highly probable that Mumbai will emerge victorious in the upcoming match.
 
Playing XI's
LSG Playing XI: Krunal Pandya(c), Quinton de Kock, Kyle Mayers, Prerak Mankad, Deepak Hooda, Marcus Stoinis, Ayush Badoni, Ravi Bishnoi, Nicolas Pooran, Swapnil Singh, Mohsin Khan, Naveen ul Haq
Impact Players: Yudhvir Singh, Krishnappa Gowtham

MI Playing XI: Rohit Sharma(c), Ishan Kishan(wk), Cameron Green, Tim David, Piyush Chawla, Suryakumar Yadav, Nehal Wadhera, Chirs Jordan, Jason Behrendorff, Hritik Shokeen, Akash Madhwal
Impact Players: Arshad Khan, Tristan Stubbs, Tilak Varma, Riley Meredith