Mumbai Indians take on Lucknow Super Giants in Match 47 of IPL 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday, May 4, 2026. Both teams are near the bottom of the points table and have had a tough run this season.
This article covers the predicted playing XIs, season stats, head-to-head record, pitch report, injury news, and match prediction.
Match Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Match 47, IPL 2026 |
| Teams | Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants |
| Date & Time | Monday, May 4, 2026 · 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| MI Captain | Hardik Pandya |
| LSG Captain | Rishabh Pant |
| Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
| Live Stream | JioHotstar |
| IPL 2026 Standings | MI: 9th (W3, L7) · LSG: 10th (W2, L8) |
Season Stats Comparison: MI vs LSG
MI have won just 1 of their last 5 games. LSG have lost all 5 of their last 5 matches.
Batting Stats: IPL 2026 Season
| Metric | Mumbai Indians | Lucknow Super Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Top Run-Scorer | Ryan Rickelton (wk-batter; 297 runs in last 7 games) | Rishabh Pant (captain; aggressive middle-order anchor) |
| Key Powerplay Threat | Will Jacks (explosive opener; sets the tone early) | Mitchell Marsh (396 runs at SR 152 in last 10 games) |
| Middle-Order Anchor | Suryakumar Yadav (360° batter; dangerous when in form) | Aiden Markram (reliable No. 2; scored 31 in last game) |
| Finisher | Tilak Varma (unbeaten 101 off 45 vs GT was MI’s standout knock) | Nicholas Pooran (destructive lower-order hitter) |
| Captain Form | Hardik Pandya (1 win in last 5 as captain; under pressure) | Rishabh Pant (42 in last game; leading a struggling side) |
Bowling Stats: IPL 2026 Season
| Metric | Mumbai Indians | Lucknow Super Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Pacer | Jasprit Bumrah (MI’s best weapon; consistent wicket-taker) | Mohsin Khan (5 wkts for 23 runs in last game; in red-hot form) |
| Lead Spinner | AM Ghazanfar (10 wkts in 6 innings at avg 19.60) | George Linde (left-arm spin; solid support act) |
| Supporting Pacer | Trent Boult (left-arm swing; dangerous in the powerplay) | Mohammed Shami (key wicket-taking option) |
| All-Round Bowling | Hardik Pandya (medium pace + bat; key dual role) | Mitchell Marsh (useful seam bowling support) |
| Key Absences | Rohit Sharma (hamstring), Quinton de Kock (injury), Mitchell Santner (out for season) | No major confirmed absentees heading into Match 47 |
MI vs LSG Head-to-Head in IPL
| Category | Record |
|---|---|
| Total IPL Meetings | 14 (since LSG joined in 2022) |
| MI Wins | 9 |
| LSG Wins | 5 |
| MI’s Biggest Win | Won by 81 runs (Wankhede, 2023) |
| LSG’s Biggest Win | Won by 36 runs (Lucknow, 2024) |
| Most Runs (H2H) | Rohit Sharma (MI) leads all run-scorers in this fixture |
| Last IPL 2026 Meeting | MI won; LSG yet to win at Wankhede in 2026 |
MI hold a clear edge in this fixture, winning 9 of 14 meetings. LSG have struggled at Wankhede in particular, and their current form makes it hard to back them here.
Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report
| Pitch Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Surface Type | Batting-friendly; flat and true |
| Average 1st Innings Score | ~183 runs |
| Pace Bowling Impact | 60% pacers get some early movement |
| Spin Bowling Impact | 40% limited grip; spinners operate in the middle overs |
| Batting Pitch Rating | 65% batting-friendly |
| Dew Factor | Dew appears from mid-innings under lights |
| Temperature | 30°C with haze; high humidity expected |
The Wankhede pitch is a batter’s paradise. Short boundaries and a flat surface let batters play their shots from ball one. Pacers get a little movement early, but conditions settle quickly as the innings goes on. Both teams scored over 190 runs in the previous match here. Whoever wins the toss will likely bowl first because of dew later in the evening.
Predicted Playing XI
Here are the Predicted XI of Both Teams:
Mumbai Indians Predicted XI
| # | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Will Jacks | Opener / All-rounder |
| 2 | Ryan Rickelton | Opener / Wicketkeeper |
| 3 | Suryakumar Yadav | No. 3 |
| 4 | Naman Dhir | Middle Order |
| 5 | Hardik Pandya (c) | All-rounder / Captain |
| 6 | Tilak Varma | Finisher |
| 7 | Robin Minz | Lower Middle Order |
| 8 | Jasprit Bumrah | Ace Pace Bowler |
| 9 | Rohit Sharma (RS) | Pace Bowler |
| 10 | Trent Boult | Left-arm Pace Bowler |
| 11 | Allah Mohammad | Pace Bowler |
Bench / Impact Options: Quinton de Kock, Rohit Sharma, Corbin Bosch, Sherfane Rutherford, Danish Malewar, Shardul Thakur, AM Ghazanfar, Deepak Chahar, Keshav Maharaj
Lucknow Super Giants Predicted XI
| # | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mitchell Marsh | Opener / All-rounder |
| 2 | Aiden Markram | Opener |
| 3 | Rishabh Pant (c) | Captain / Wicketkeeper |
| 4 | Nicholas Pooran | Middle Order |
| 5 | Ayush Badoni | Middle Order |
| 6 | Digvesh Singh | Lower Middle Order |
| 7 | Mohammed Shami | Pace Bowler |
| 8 | Ravi Bishnoi | Leg-spin Bowler |
| 9 | Mohsin Khan | Pace Bowler |
| 10 | George Linde | Left-arm Spinner / All-rounder |
| 11 | Akash Deep / Arshad Khan | Pace Bowler |
Bench / Impact Options: Josh Inglis, Abdul Samad, Himmat Singh, Matthew Breetzke, Shahbaz Ahmed, Avesh Khan, Mayank Yadav, Arjun Tendulkar, Manimaran Siddharth, Anrich Nortje
Injury & Availability News
Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma (hamstring) and Quinton de Kock (injury) remain unavailable. Mitchell Santner is ruled out for the rest of the IPL 2026 season. No fresh injury concerns confirmed for Match 47 as of now.
Lucknow Super Giants: No confirmed injury updates heading into this game. Final team decisions will be made closer to match time. Check official announcements around 6 PM IST on match day.
Key Player Battles to Watch
Here are the Key Player’s Battles:
1. Jasprit Bumrah vs Mitchell Marsh
Bumrah’s ability to take wickets at any stage makes him MI’s most dangerous bowler. Marsh has been in red-hot form with both bat and ball this season, scoring 396 runs at a strike rate of 152 in his last 10 games. This battle in the powerplay could set the tone for the whole innings.
2. Mohsin Khan vs MI’s Top Order
Mohsin took five wickets for 23 runs against KKR in his last game and is in excellent rhythm. Will Jacks and Ryan Rickelton have been MI’s most consistent opening pair this season. Mohsin’s pace and movement at Wankhede could cause early damage if he gets it right in the powerplay.
3. AM Ghazanfar vs Rishabh Pant
Ghazanfar’s carrom ball is one of the hardest deliveries to read in IPL 2026. He has taken 10 wickets in 6 innings at an average of 19.60. Pant’s attacking mindset makes him both dangerous and vulnerable at the same time. If Ghazanfar can dismiss Pant in the middle overs, it opens up a big gap in LSG’s lineup.
4. Suryakumar Yadav vs George Linde
Linde’s left-arm spin against a right-hander like Suryakumar is a useful match-up for LSG. Suryakumar’s 360° game makes him hard to contain, but Linde’s ability to dry up runs and create chances in the middle overs could be a deciding factor.
5. Trent Boult vs Aiden Markram in the Powerplay
Boult is at his most dangerous when the ball is moving in the first six overs. Markram tends to anchor LSG’s innings from the top of the order. If Boult removes Markram early at Wankhede, LSG lose their most reliable stabilising batter.
Match 47 Prediction
Both teams are out of playoff contention or very close to it. The match lacks the usual high stakes, but individual form and pride make both sides competitive.
At Wankhede, MI have the home advantage and a much better head-to-head record against LSG. Bumrah and Ghazanfar give MI a bowling attack capable of putting pressure on LSG’s inconsistent lineup. LSG’s best hope rests with Mohsin Khan with the ball and Mitchell Marsh with the bat. If both of them fire, they can make a game of it. But LSG’s five-match losing streak and the lack of middle-order depth makes them hard to back on a flat Wankhede track away from home.
MI’s batting has its own issues too. Rohit and De Kock remain unavailable, and the team depends heavily on Rickelton, Jacks, Suryakumar, and Tilak. If any two of those four get a big score, MI should post a total their bowlers can defend.
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Final Prediction
MI hold the home advantage, a superior head-to-head record, and two of the best bowlers in the tournament in Bumrah and Ghazanfar. On a flat Wankhede surface, their batting has more match-winners than LSG. LSG’s five-game losing run makes it very hard to back them here.
Toss Prediction: Both captains will lean towards bowling first. Wankhede’s dew factor under lights gives the chasing team an edge, and both sides know that batting second at this venue is the better option in May.
