LSG vs MI, IPL 2023 Eliminator: Mumbai Keep Title Hopes Alive With Big Win
IPL 2023 Eliminator LSG vs MI Live Score Updates: Mumbai Indians defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 81 runs.
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Mumbai Indians defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 81 runs in the Eliminator of IPL 2023.
Chasing a target of 183 runs, LSG were bowled out for 101.
Akash Madhwal picked up a fifer by conceding only five runs.
Earlier, Mumbai scored 182/8 after opting to bat first.
Cameron Green was Mumbai's leading run-scorer, with his 23-ball 41.
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LSG vs MI Live: Some Dreams to Harbour, Some Bags To Pack
With Chennai Super Kings confirming their participation in the IPL 2023 final, attention has now turned towards the procedure of finalising the second finalist, which officially will commence today, 24 May, in Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium.
Lucknow Super Giants, who finished third in the standings with 17 points, will be up against Mumbai Indians, who finished fourth. Albeit Mumbai know all about excelling at this stage of the competition, having lifted the trophy on five occasions, Lucknow have looked more convincing over the last couple of seasons.
Frailties in both teams have been exposed previously, and on multiple occasions, but when stakes were high and room for error was negligible, they came up trumps, and will be coming into this match on the back of victories.
LSG vs MI Live: No Parity in Head to Head Records
On paper, there is not much to separate the two teams. But purely on head-to-head records, Lucknow Super Giants hold a considerable advantage.
Previous LSG vs MI Results:
LSG 177/3, MI 172/5 (16 May, 2023)
LSG 168/6, MI 132/8 (24 April, 2022)
LSG 199/4, MI 181/9 (16 April, 2022)
LSG vs MI Live: The Key Players – Lucknow Super Giants
Whilst not many were supportive of Lucknow shelling out Rs 16 crore for Nicholas Pooran, the wicketkeeper-batter from West Indies has certainly proved this worth this season. He has scored 358 runs, but beyond his average and highest scores, it is Pooran's strike rate of 173.78 that makes him an asset
Nicholas Pooran has scored 358 runs.
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As for their bowling department, Lucknow have had to rely on Ravi Bishnoi to call for his box of tricks very often. The young leg-spinner has picked up 16 wickets, while conceding only 7.76 runs per over.
Ravi Bishnoi has picked up 16 wickets for LSG.
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LSG vs MI Live: The Key Players – Mumbai Indians
Signed for Rs 17.50 crore despite not having any prior experience in this competition, many expected Mumbai Indians to regret the decision of breaking bank for Cameron Green.
The doubters, however, couldn't have been more wrong, as Green has been the quintessential utility cricketer for the five-time champions. He has scored 381 runs and has also picked up 6 wickets.
Cameron Green has been the quintessential utility cricketer for Mumbai.
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With Bumrah and Archer injured, and many others proving to be inconsistent, Piyush Chawla has been the leader of Mumbai's bowling department. The veteran has picked up 20 wickets.
Piyush Chawla is Mumbai Indians' leading wicket-taker.
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LSG vs MI Live: MI Win Toss, to Bat First
News from the centre is that Rohit Sharma has won the toss, and Mumbai Indians will be seen batting first.
Explaining the decision to bat first, Rohit said "Typical Chennai wicket. It looks good at the moment, but don't know how much wear and tear will happen. This ground here has a longer boundary than Wankhede, it's better to put up a score."
"We would have batted first as well, but now we have to play some good cricket," Krunal Pandya said.
LSG vs MI Live: Team News
Mumbai Indians have made one change to the team that brushed aside Sunrisers Hyderabad in their last match. Hrithik Shokeen, the young off-spinner from Delhi, has replaced Kumar Kartikeya. Shokeen has picked up three wickets in seven matches.
Hrithik Shokeen has replaced Kumar Kartikeya in the MI lineup.
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On similar lines, Lucknow have also tweaked their team, with Deepak Hooda replacing Karan Sharma. Notably, neither Quinton de Kock nor Kyle Mayers feature in the playing XI, with only the latter featuring among impact subs.
Deepak Hooda has been re-introduced in the LSG playing XI.
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Mumbai Indians Playing XI: Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Cameron Green, Suryakumar Yadav, Tim David, Nehal Wadhera, Chris Jordan, Hrithik Shokeen, Piyush Chawla, Jason Behrendorff, Akash Madhwal.
Mumbai Indians Impact Subs: Ramandeep Singh, Kumar Kartikeya, Vishnu Vinod, Nehal Wadhera, Sandeep Warrier.
Lucknow Super Giants Playing XI: Ayush Badoni, Deepak Hooda, Prerak Mankad, Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Krunal Pandya, Krishnappa Gowtham, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Yash Thakur, Mohsin Khan.
Lucknow Super Giants Impact Subs: Kyle Mayers, Daniel Sams, Yudhvir Singh, Swapnil Singh, Amit Mishra.
LSG vs MI Live: Eventful First Over
Eventful over one!
Krunal Pandya took the onus on himself to give Lucknow a good start, but he was struck for a four by Ishan Kishan in the very first delivery. The all-rounder, however, did well to concede just one run in the next five deliveries.
LSG vs MI Live: Kishan Looking in Good Touch
This is good batting from Ishan Kishan. Pandya introduced Krishnappa Gowtham in the second over, in a bid to capitalise on the MI opener's struggle against off-spinners, but Kishan ended up smashing two boundaries.
MI are 13/0.
LSG vs MI Live: Rohit Gets Into the Act
The punt to start with spin has not worked out for Lucknow Super Giants. Rohit Sharma took the attack to Krunal Pandya in the third over, which yielded 16 runs.
LSG vs MI Live: Rohit Departs
No end to Rohit's woes!
Like Naveen? Hate Naveen? Doesn't matter, he is out to ruffle feathers once again. This time, the Afghan pacer gets the better of the Mumbai skipper, Rohit Sharma, in only his first over.
However, Cameron Green is looking in sublime nick. Two boundaries straightaway.
LSG vs MI Live: Ishan Sent Back
Another one bites the dust.
Ishan Kishan tries dispatching a Yash Thakur delivery to the stands, but ends up getting handed the departure ticket instead. The same cycle continues, as Suryakumar Yadav makes intentions clear by smashing a six in only the fourth delivery he faced.
LSG vs MI Live: Code Green For MI
Code Red? Nope, it is Code Green for Mumbai Indians.
Excellent batting from the Aussie, as he takes Krunal Pandya for a ride all over the park to capitalise on the last over of fielding restrictions. 18 runs come from the over, taking Mumbai's score to 62/2.
LSG vs MI Live: Decent Start From Mohsin
Mohsin Khan was subjected to a stern gaze from his skipper after a disappointing misfield only minutes ago, but he has started off well with the ball. Only 8 runs come from the seventh over.
MI are 70/2.
LSG vs MI Live: Bishnoi Into the Attack
Sensing his team might be under siege, Krunal Pandya called for his most reliable bowling asset, Ravi Bishnoi, to bowl the 8th over. It has been a great start from the youngster, conceding only five runs.
MI are 75/2.
LSG vs MI Live: Partnership Looking Menacing
Now then, this Suryakumar Yadav-Cameron Green partnership could take the game out of Lucknow's reach before they even realise. 14 runs come from Mohsin Khan's second over.
LSG vs MI Live: Halfway Through, MI on Top
We've reached the half-way point of this innings, and Mumbai Indians will certainly be the happier team between the two. Bishnoi couldn't escape the onslaught, conceding nine runs in his second over.
MI are 98/2.
LSG vs MI Live: Naveen Strikes Again, and Again!
Let's run the line again – Like Naveen? Loathe Naveen? Doesn't matter, he is out to ruffle big feathers.
Having dismissed Rohit Sharma early, the Afghan pacer was introduced into the attack at a time when Lucknow were under siege, and Mumbai had two well-settled batters out in the middle.
But, the tables have turned, and how? Both batters depart in the same over, and Lucknow are right back in this.
LSG vs MI Live: Not Bishnoi's Day
The trump card called Ravi Bishnoi has not worked as efficaciously as he usually does. The leg-spinner concedes 11 runs in his third over, including a six off Tilak Varma's bat.
LSG vs MI Live: Krunal Ends Spell With a Good Over
Krunal Pandya will not look back on his bowling performance from today with fondness, but after three disappointing overs, the LSG skipper finishes his spell by conceding just 5 runs.
LSG vs MI Live: Impressive From Thakur
Yash Thakur might have gone under the radar, given Naveen's exploits, but he is quietly doing an exemplary job. The uncapped Indian pacer concedes five runs in his second over.
MI are 126/4 after 14 overs.
LSG vs MI Live: Bishnoi Ends Well, But Without Wickets
Good end to Ravi Bishnoi's spell. Not that he will add wickets to his tally of 16 this season, but Krunal Pandya and the LSG players will be happy to concede just five runs in the 16th over of the match.
MI are 131/4.
LSG vs MI Live: Tilak Gets a Move On
High time for Mumbai Indians to switch gears, and from what it seems, Tilak Varma is leading the charge, with Tim David playing the supporting cast. Naveen-ul-Haq concedes 10 runs in his third over.
MI are 141/4 after 16 overs.
LSG vs MI Live: David Departs
Second wicket for Yash Thakur!
What a day he is having. The 24-year-old Vidarbha could consider himself fortunate, as in a bid to send a no-ball to Row Z, Tim David ended up placing it comfortably in Deepak Hooda's palms.
Important Update: Mumbai have used their impact sub slot on Nehal Wadhera. Subsequently, Kumar Kartikeya will not be featuring in this match.
LSG vs MI Live: Four For Naveen
A four-wicket haul in an Eliminator!
Naveen-ul-Haq ends his spell with another wicket, and this is as crucial as the previous three, as Tilak Varma was looking intimidating. Mumbai are 162/6 with only two overs to spare. They need to fire all cylinders now.
LSG vs MI Live: Brilliant Penultimate Over
Excellent 19th over by Mohsin Khan. Only six runs come from it, but it would have been two, had Nicholas Pooran not gifted Mumbai Indians freebies. In addition, Chris Jordan has also been dismissed.
MI are 168/7 after 19 overs.
LSG vs MI Live: Wadhera Takes MI Beyond 180
Good finish from Nehal Wadhera – just what the doctor ordered for Mumbai Indians. The impact substitution punt paid off, as Wadhera struck a couple of boundaries, and a six, in the last over.
Yash Thakur, however, had the last laugh, dismissing the southpaw in the very last delivery to add a third wicket to his tally.
Mumbai Indians have scored 182/8, Lucknow Super Giants need 183. Second innings to resume soon!
LSG vs MI Live: Good Start For Lucknow
Good start from the Lucknow Super Giants' openers. Kyle Mayers been included as the impact substitute, and the Caribbean has smashed two fours in the first over, albeit one of those came from a fortunate edge.
Lucknow are 10/0 after 1 over.
LSG vs MI Live: Chaos, Followed by a Wicket
Everything happened in this second over!
Firstly, Kyle Mayers will consider himself very fortunate for still standing out there in the middle, as he should have taken the long walk back to the pavilion by now. Mumbai had two chances to run him out, but neither Hrithik Shokeen nor Tim David would utilise the chance.
At the other end, however, Prerak Mankad look the walk back to the pavilion, with his sliced shot finding Hrithik Shokeen.
LSG vs MI Live: Mayers on the Move
Mankad's departure has had absolutely no effect on Mayers' batting approach, with the Caribbean opener still looking for the shots with maximum rewards. Jason Behrendorff concedes 9 runs in his second over.
LSG are 21/1 after 3 overs.
LSG vs MI Live: Mayers Departs, MI Bowlers Breathing Fire
HUGE, HUGE WICKET!
Kyle Mayers has been fortunate on a couple of occasions, but not anymore. Chris Jordan has chosen the perfect moment to redeem himself, as he gets the better of Mayers in only his second delivery.
LSG are 28/2 after 4 overs.
LSG vs MI Live Score: Stoinis Survives Scare
They are living on the edge here, are the Lucknow batters. Marcus Stoinis could have joined Mankad and Mayers back at the dugout, had it not been for a sloppy catching attempt by Nehal Wadhera. 8 Runs came from Cameron Green's first over.
LSG are 36/2 after 5 overs.
LSG vs MI Live Score: The Turntables
The last over of the powerplay has, if not completely, significantly changed momentum. Hrithik Shokeen would not be looking back on how he started the game, conceding 18 runs in his first six deliveries.
LSG are 54/2 after 6 overs.
LSG vs MI Live Score: Chawla Gets the Same Treatment
It was imperative for Rohit Sharma to call for his team's leading wicket-taker, Piyush Chawla, after a poor over from Shokeen. However, the veteran has not had a good start either, conceding 11 runs in his first over.
LSG are 65/2 after 7 overs.
LSG vs MI Live Score: Good Comeback
After a commendable show with the bat, Cameron Green is replicating his influence with the ball as well. The Aussie has managed to put a halt to LSG's onslaught, conceding just three runs in the eighth over.
LSG are 68/2.
LSG vs MI Live Score: Chawla Sends Pandya Packing
BREAKTHROUGH!
Piyush Chawla has emerged as Mumbai Indians' saviour again. Having scored only 8 runs from his first 10 deliveries, Krunal Pandya went for the big hit, but ended up giving catching practice to Tim David.
LSG are 74/3 after 9 overs.
LSG vs MI Live Score: Madhwal Turning Tides
Astonishing from Akash Madhwal!
Excellent over from MI's uncapped star, with both Ayush Badoni and Nicholas Pooran departing in the same over. The 29-year-old from Uttarakhand has conceded just the three runs in his two overs, and has picked up as many wickets.
LSG are in trouble now.
LSG vs MI Live Score: Positive Start From Hooda
Deepak Hooda has had a season to forget, but he needs to produce the goods for his team now, being the last recognised batter in the lineup. The all-rounder has started well, striking a six off Piyush Chawla's bowling.
LSG are 86/5 after 11 overs.
LSG vs MI Live Score: Advantage MI
Look away Lucknow fans!
This is the absolute last thing LSG fans would have wanted to see at this stage – two run outs in the same over. Firstly, Marcus Stoinis collided with Deepak Hooda to throw his wicket away. Moments later, a mix-up between Krishnappa Gowthan and Hooda resulted in the former's wicket. Disaster. Total disaster.
LSG are 94/7 after 13 overs.
LSG vs MI Live Score: Collapse Continues
Nothing but a collapse from Lucknow Super Giants!
Two more wickets in the 14th over. Ravi Bishnoi is first caught at long-on, and then, another run out. As destiny would have, Deepak Hooda is the victim this time around, after being left unscathed in the previous occasions.
MI are 100/9.
LSG vs MI Live Score: Mumbai Dream Still Alive
ALL OVER!
Mumbai Indians have produced a magnificent show when the stakes were highest, whilst from Lucknow Super Giants, it was complete capitulation after what seemed to be a good start.
Akash Madhwal has scripted history here, by dismissing Mohsin Khan in the 17th over. The pacer has conceded just five runs and has picked up as many wickets.
Chasing a target of 183 runs, Lucknow are bowled out for 101. Certainly, not the way they would have wanted their campaign to conclude, but at the other end of the spectrum, Mumbai's dream of winning the sixth IPL title is still alive. Very much alive.