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Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants

H2H · MI 2–6 LSGVenue par · 186Chase success · 56%POTM · MP Stoinis

Match preview & overview

Lucknow hold their nerve to see off Mumbai Indians by 4 wickets

Lucknow Super Giants beat Mumbai Indians by 4 wickets at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium on 30 April 2024, chasing down a target of 145 to move further ahead in a head-to-head series they now lead 6–2. MP Stoinis was named Player of the Match after steadying the chase during a middle-overs wobble. Mumbai had already been set back by a dismal powerplay, losing 4 wickets for 28 runs in the first 6 overs. They recovered, but 144/7 was always likely to be under par at Ekana. LSG's openers came out attacking and made the target look straightforward before three middle-overs wickets briefly tightened the finish.

The contest never felt truly in doubt once LSG reached the halfway point of their chase in a strong position. Their powerplay score of 52/1 gave them a buffer that absorbed the cluster of wickets in overs 7–15. At the death, Lucknow needed just 29 runs with 4 wickets remaining, and they got there comfortably enough. For Mumbai, a third defeat in five 2024 games left them with serious questions about their top-order frailty.

Pitch report & venue insights

Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai196-match sample

Aggregate conditions from 2003–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.

196

T20 matches hosted

186

Avg 1st-innings score

171

Avg 2nd-innings score

56%

Chase success rate

46

Avg powerplay runs

73%

Toss-field rate

Head-to-head record

Lucknow Super Giants lead the series 6–2 from 8 completed matches

Seasons 2022–2025

Series standing

Mumbai IndiansMumbai Indians
2
Lucknow Super GiantsLucknow Super Giants
6

8

Total meetings

0

No results

8

In last 8

Recent encounters

Last 8
2025MI won by 54 runs
2025LSG won by 12 runs
2024LSG won by 18 runs
2024LSG won by 4 wickets
2023MI won by 81 runs
2023LSG won by 5 runs
2022LSG won by 36 runs
2022LSG won by 18 runs

Key talking points

Moments the match hinged on

5 angles

Headline angle

Mumbai's powerplay collapse cost them early

Mumbai Indians lost 4 wickets inside the first 6 overs for just 28 runs, a total well below the venue's average powerplay score of 47. They recovered through the middle overs, adding 68 runs for 1 wicket in overs 7–15, but the early damage capped their ambitions.

Angle 02

LSG's powerplay gave them a platform to build on

Lucknow Super Giants reached 52 runs for 1 wicket at the end of the powerplay, 24 runs clear of the venue average. That cushion absorbed three middle-overs wickets and left LSG needing only 29 from the death with wickets in hand.

Angle 03

Stoinis takes the match award on home turf

MP Stoinis was named Player of the Match as Lucknow chased down 145 with 4 wickets to spare. His contribution anchored a chase that could have unravelled after three wickets fell in the middle phase.

Angle 04

LSG extend head-to-head dominance over MI

Lucknow's win extended their lead in the head-to-head series to 6 wins from 8 meetings, with Mumbai winning only 2. LSG have now won three of the last five encounters, including two at Ekana where Mumbai have historically struggled.

Angle 05

144 was a below-par total at Ekana

The BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium averages 177 in the first innings across 44 matches. Mumbai Indians' 144/7 fell 33 runs short of that benchmark, meaning LSG always had a margin for error in the chase even as they lost wickets in the middle overs.

Betting & analytical angles

Angles the data surfaced

Observations from the venue data, recent form and historical trends. Editorial context, not betting advice.

  • Top batter markets could be worth closer attention than the outright result line given how quickly fortunes shifted in both innings here.
  • Mumbai's tendency to lose multiple powerplay wickets in this fixture may make first-six-overs markets more interesting than the full innings total.
  • LSG's chase success rate at Ekana suggests toss-winner markets could be relevant given that 68 per cent of winning captains here have chosen to field.
  • With both middle orders showing vulnerability in this match, the total wickets line may be a more telling indicator than team totals alone.

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Frequently asked

Questions about Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants

Who won the Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians IPL match on 30 April 2024?

Lucknow Super Giants won by 4 wickets at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. LSG chased down Mumbai's total of 144/7, finishing on 145/6.

Who won the Player of the Match in LSG vs MI on 30 April 2024?

MP Stoinis was named Player of the Match after playing a key role in Lucknow Super Giants' successful four-wicket chase of 145.

What is the head-to-head record between Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians?

Across 8 meetings, Lucknow Super Giants lead the head-to-head record with 6 wins to Mumbai Indians' 2. LSG have been particularly strong at Ekana in this fixture.

Where can UK fans watch IPL matches including Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians?

IPL matches are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. You can also stream live via Sky Go or NOW TV with a Sports pass. Coverage typically begins shortly before the first ball, which is usually around 15:00–16:00 BST for afternoon matches and 19:30–20:00 BST for evening fixtures.

What happened in Mumbai Indians' first innings against LSG on 30 April 2024?

Mumbai Indians made 144/7, a below-par total at a venue where the average first-innings score is 177 across 44 matches. They lost 4 wickets in the powerplay for just 28 runs, recovered through the middle overs with 68 runs for 1 wicket, and scored 48 in the death overs.

Did Lucknow Super Giants win the toss against Mumbai Indians?

Yes. Lucknow Super Giants won the toss and elected to field first. That is consistent with Ekana's historical trend: captains choose to field 68 per cent of the time at the venue, and the chase success rate there stands at 53 per cent.

Photo credits (3)
  • Marcus Stoinis — photo by www.davidmolloyphotography.com from Sydney, Australia, CC BY 2.0 · source
  • Rohit Sharma — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
  • Ishan Kishan — photo by Tata Ipl 2022, CC BY 3.0 · source
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