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Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians IPL Eliminator Tips - Mumbai to edge in the first six

By Sridhar Bhamidi

23 May 2023

Sridhar Bhamidi 23 May 2023

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Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians IPL Eliminator match predictions to be played in Chennai on Wednesday, May 23 at 7:30pm IST
Lucknow Super Giants have conceded the most powerplay runs in their last 5 IPL matches
Mumbai Indians have scored the most powerplay runs in 5 of their last 6 IPL matches
Akash Madhwal topped Mumbai's bowling charts in 2 of their last 3 IPL matches
Can Mumbai show their playoff prowess and stay alive in the IPL 2023 competition?

Will Lucknow edge Mumbai once again or is it time for Mumbai to take some revenge? (Getty Images)

Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians IPL Eliminator

IPL 2023 playoffs will have its first team dropping out on Wednesday as Lucknow Super Giants take on Mumbai Indians in the eliminator. This match will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai from 7:30pm IST.

Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians IPL Eliminator
Head to Head
Lucknow Super Giants Form
Lucknow Super Giants Team News
Mumbai Indians Form
Mumbai Indians Team News

Lucknow and Mumbai have had to wait till the very end of their league matches to book their playoff spots. It has been an up and down season for both teams, so it’s hard to pick out a winner here. Mumbai’s experience in the knockouts may give them a slight edge, but we are staying away from the winner’s market. Our pick is in the powerplay segment with Mumbai tipped to score the most runs in the first six overs.

Lucknow Super Giants have conceded the most powerplay runs in their last 5 matches (IPL)
Mumbai Indians have scored the most powerplay runs in 5 of their last 6 matches (IPL)
Mumbai Indians have scored the most powerplay runs in their last 2 matches against Lucknow (IPL)
Ravi Bishnoi has been Lucknow’s highest wicket taker in their last 2 matches (IPL)
Akash Madhwal topped Mumbai’s bowling charts in 2 of their last 3 matches (IPL)

Head to Head

These two teams have played each other three times in the competition with Lucknow winning each time.

These sides met just over a week back in Lucknow where the Super Giants won a tight game by five runs. They needed 11 to win off the final over but Mohsin Khan held his nerve, giving away just five to the duo of Cameron Green and Tim David.

Lucknow Super Giants Form

Lucknow ended their group stage campaign with 17 points and finished third. They finished with three wins in a row, although the last two have been tight.

As the season progressed, Lucknow were able to get runs from their middle-order with Nicholas Pooran (358) and Marcus Stoinis (368) impressing. Yet, the poor form of Quinton de Kock and the absence of a batting anchor remains a worrying factor.

Bowling has been mostly about Ravi Bishnoi (16) who could enjoy the conditions in Chennai. He took three wickets when he played here earlier this season.

Lucknow Super Giants Team News

Opening remains a challenging aspect for Lucknow who have also struggled with the poor form of their Indian batters.

Mumbai Indians Form

Mumbai finished fourth on a topsy-turvy last day, needing Gujarat to beat Bangalore in the final match of the regular season. They are coming on the back of three wins from four matches.

The only loss during this sequence came against Lucknow, though. Even in Chennai, they lost the only match they played – to old nemesis CSK by six wickets.

The form of Suryakumar Yadav (511 runs) will be crucial as the right-hander seems to have taken off in the recent matches. Rohit Sharma’s form remains a concern while with the ball it is veteran Piyush Chawla (20) enjoying a renaissance.

Mumbai Indians Team News

Mumbai could look at drafting the fit-again Tilak Varma back into the paying XI.

Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians IPL Eliminator FAQs

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What time does Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians IPL Eliminator start?

This Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians IPL Eliminator match is being played at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai at 7:30pm IST on Wednesday, May 24.

Verdict

Both Lucknow and Mumbai have had impressive ends to their regular season, but have concerns to address. It is Lucknow who have a historical edge over Mumbai, but Rohit Sharma’s side could be eyeing another good start. I am backing Mumbai Indians to post the highest powerplay score in this match.