Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants Prediction & Preview – IPL 2026 47th Match
Match summary
Mumbai Indians meet Lucknow Super Giants at Wankhede in IPL 2026 match 47. Our preview looks at form, key players, likely XIs, pitch and expected scores.
Match details
| Match | Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants, 47th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Date | 4 May 2026 |
| Start time | 2:00 pm GMT / 7:30 pm local |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | Mumbai Indians |
| Toss pick | Lucknow Super Giants |
Matches in this series
Match preview
Mumbai Indians looked one of the strongest sides on paper but have endured a frustrating campaign. Hardik Pandya’s men lost by eight wickets to Chennai Super Kings last time, have won only one home game, and have struggled to close out tight matches.
Ryan Rickelton has been the standout batter, with 297 runs at a strike rate of 177.84, but support from Naman Dhir, Will Jacks and the middle order has been patchy. With the ball, the team have regularly conceded more than 200 when bowling first, and Jasprit Bumrah has taken only three wickets in nine games. AM Ghazanfar is the pick of the attack with 11 wickets at 21.45.
Lucknow arrive after a Super Over defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders and sit near the bottom with two wins from eight. Mitchell Marsh (212 runs) and Rishabh Pant (189) have scored the most runs. Prince Yadav has 13 wickets at an economy of 8.06 and Mohsin Khan nine at 6.37, while the death overs remain a worry. Their record against Mumbai gives them some confidence.
Wankhede has a red-soil surface with true bounce and good pace. Seamers can find swing and carry in the powerplay, after which the pitch becomes very good for batting. Short boundaries and a fast outfield produce big totals, and spinners get little turn. Dew in the evening makes defending harder, so chasing sides have a clear advantage.
Around 7:30 pm in Mumbai the evening should be warm and humid at 27–30°C, with partly cloudy, hazy skies and only a low chance of rain. A light sea breeze may help early, and dew is likely to arrive in the second innings.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 185–210 | – |
| Second innings | 175–205 | – |
Mumbai Indians
Wankhede’s batting-friendly surface and Ryan Rickelton’s form favour Mumbai, even though Lucknow have won three of the last four meetings.
Toss pick: Lucknow Super Giants
FAQ
Who is expected to win MI vs LSG?
Our preview goes with Mumbai Indians because of their home conditions and the form of Ryan Rickelton.
How have the two teams fared recently against each other?
Lucknow Super Giants have won three of their last four encounters with Mumbai Indians.
What is a competitive total at Wankhede?
A score of around 195–200 is considered competitive, and the powerplay often yields 55–70 runs.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Mumbai Indians
- Hardik Pandyac
- Will Jacks
- Ryan Rickeltonwk
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Naman Dhir
- Tilak Varma
- Robin Minz
- Trent Boult
- Krish Bhagat
- Jasprit Bumrah
- AM Ghazanfar
- Raghu Sharma
Lucknow Super Giants
- Rishabh Pantc, wk
- Aiden Markram
- Mitchell Marsh
- Nicholas Pooran
- Ayush Badoni
- Mukul Choudhary
- George Linde
- Mohammed Shami
- Prince Yadav
- Digvesh Singh Rathi
- Mohsin Khan
- Himmat Singh