Both Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants face a must-win situation as they battle for survival in the IPL 2026 season. The match takes place today, May 4, at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, starting at 7:30 PM IST.
Mumbai Indians have won just 2 out of their last 8 matches against Lucknow Super Giants. Currently, MI sits ninth in the league table after losing seven of their nine matches this season. Conversely, LSG is at the bottom of the table, having lost five consecutive matches after winning their first two.
The match will be critical for both teams. Mumbai needs to rely on its core players like Rohit Sharma, despite his recent injury concerns. Lucknow looks to turn around its fortunes with players like Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya leading the charge.
Key statistics:
- Mumbai Indians have won 2 out of 8 matches against Lucknow Super Giants.
- Lucknow Super Giants have won 6 out of 8 matches against Mumbai Indians.
- The match starts at 7:30 PM IST with the toss scheduled for 7:00 PM IST.
- The expected temperature during the match is 29°C with humidity at 73% and only a 1% chance of rain.
The pitch at Wankhede Stadium is known to assist batters, which could lead to a high-scoring game. Fans can catch the live streaming of IPL on various platforms.
As both teams prepare for this crucial clash, the stakes are high. MI aims to salvage pride while LSG fights for survival in the tournament.