Mumbai hosts the MI vs LSG IPL 2024 encounter which is the last league game for both teams in IPL 2024. This is a must-win game for Lucknow Super Giants to stay alive in the race to the playoffs. MI, on the other hand, has already been eliminated alongside PBKS and GT. LSG meanwhile, lost to DC in the previous game which has lessened their chances of making the playoffs.
Things have gone wrong for LSG since their loss to SRH. They suffered a heavy loss which affected their NRR as well. They need to win this game by a big margin that will help them to stay inside the top four. This has been an up-and-down season so far for LSG. They defeated MI in the first fixture earlier this season and will look to win the reverse fixture as well.
LSG have a good head-to-head record against MI having won four out of the five games played so far in the IPL. They also won against MI at the Wankhede stadium by 36 runs in IPL 2022.
Meanwhile, a loss for LSG will end their IPL 2024 campaign. The side has made it to playoffs in IPL 2022 and 2023. Justin Langer, the head coach this season has been able to keep the team together and has brushed aside talks of rumours.
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MI vs LSG Weather Report Live Today And Pitch Report Of Wankhede Stadium– IPL 2024, Match 67
MI vs LSG Weather Report Of Mumbai
Mumbai saw some rain and a few thunderstorms in the last couple of days. The temperatures on Friday will be around 36 degrees in the daytime. There are thunderstorms expected in the afternoon with almost a 40 percent chance of rain.
The temperature in the evening will be around 31 degrees with patchy clouds. The humidity levels will be around 75 percent with almost a 15-20 percent chance of rain.
MI vs LSG Pitch Analysis
The pitch at the Wankhede stadium is a batting-friendly wicket with 200 being the par first innings total. Scores of 200 and more have been consistently posted and even chased down by visiting teams as well. However, MI failed to chase down 169 at this venue against KKR in the last match.
Weather Impact on MI vs LSG Match 67 of IPL 2024
The weather forecast in the morning and the afternoon is that of rain. There is a nearly 40 percent chance of rain in the afternoon accompanied by thunderstorms.
The weather conditions should settle down by the evening but there will be a fair bit of rain around that should impact the match. It might be a delayed start. In case it is a washout, LSG will be eliminated.
Conclusion
LSG are in a must-win territory in their last three games away from home. Their loss to SRH made things very difficult for qualification. Weather conditions played a part in eliminating GT from the tournament.
With rain expected to play spoilsport in the MI vs LSG contest, it will be interesting to see how it pans out. A win will keep LSG alive in the playoff race.
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