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In the first match of double-header Sunday in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are taking on former champions, Mumbai Indians (MI) in a reverse fixture at the Wankhede Stadium on April 27. However, both teams are coming into this match on the back of contrasting results, LSG will continue to double the trouble, after coming out on top against the Hardik Pandya-led side in Lucknow.
As the two skippers walked out for toss, it was the LSG skipper, Rishabh Pant who came out on top, winning the toss and deciding to bowl first. “We are bowling first. In a day game you want to utilize the surface. We are in a good space and personally Its easier to put the team ahead, makes it easier,” Pant said.
Shardul Thakur out from LSG’s playing XI; Mayank Yadav comes in
When inquired of his team combination in the match against MI, Pant confirmed a change which saw Shardul Thakur sit out, making way for youngster Mayank Yadav, who is coming after completing his rehabilitation forllowing an injury he sustained last year.
“One change. Shardul is out and Mayank Yadav is in,” Pant said. On the other hand, MI skipper, Hardik Pandya also confirmed two changes in their XI. While Karn Sharma was recalled, replacing Mitchell Santner, who is recovering from a niggle, Corbin Bosch has also been handed his debut, coming out in place of Vignesh Puthur.
MI vs LSG IPL 2025 Playing XI
Mumbai Indians: Ryan Rickelton(w), Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Naman Dhir, Corbin Bosch, Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, Karn Sharma
Impact Subs: Jasprit Bumrah, Raj Bawa, Satyanarayana Raju, Robin Minz, Reece Topley
Lucknow Super Giants: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav
Impact Subs: David Miller, Shahbaz Ahmed, Himmat Singh, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Akash Maharaj Singh
