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IPL 2023, MI vs LSG: Players to watch in the Eliminator
The loser of this match will be eliminated from the IPL 2023.
In the second playoff match (Eliminator) of the ongoing IPL 2023, Mumbai Indians will lock horns with Lucknow Super Giants. The winner of this game will take on the defending champions, Gujarat Titans on May 26. Talking about the virtual quarterfinal, the five-time winners don’t have the best of records against the 2022 debutants. MI have lost all their three games against LSG since last year.
Not to forget, the Rohit Sharma-led side lost to the Super Giants in the last phase of the league stage in the ongoing season. Talking about the Krunal Pandya-led side, they have been accustomed to playing on a dry surface that will be on offer in Chepauk. Not to forget, they had one at their home ground in Lucknow. On the other hand, MI is more suited to playing on good batting surfaces on which the ball comes on nicely.
Meanwhile, in this listicle, we will discuss the five players to watch out for in the upcoming game.
Five players to watch out for in Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants game
Piyush Chawla (Image Credit: Twitter/IPL)
1. Piyush Chawla
The discarded India leggie has been the highest wicket-taker and the only successful bowler for MI. Not to forget, the team has been suffering from experienced bowling resources. The 2011 World Cup winner has taken 20 wickets and has been in the fifth spot in the Purple Cap race. With the kind of wicket on offer, his performance will matter a lot.
Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants (Image Credit: Twitter/IPL)
2. Ravi Bishnoi
The LSG leggie hasn’t been one of the top wicket-takers but has 16 wickets which have been vital. He bowls with pace and the wicket at the venue will assist his bowling. If he can take wickets and bowl tough lengths, the Super Giants might do well.
Amit Mishra (Source: Twitter)
3. Amit Mishra
The former India leggie hasn’t played a lot of games for the team in the recent past. However, with the game to be played in Chennai, Mishra might play in the game alongside Bishnoi and will make one of the lethal spin attacks.
Suryakumar Yadav, MI, IPL 2023 (Source: Twitter)
4. Suryakumar Yadav
The World Number One T20I batter has been in great form in the ongoing season. After 14 matches, Yadav has 511 runs to his name including one hundred four fifties. Notably, he plays spin very well across the ground. With the wicket set to have some assistance, the right-hander might counter with his square-of-the-wicket strokeplay.
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5. Marcus Stoinis
The Australia and LSG all-rounder scored 87 not out against MI at the difficult wicket of Ekana Stadium. Not to mention, he attacked MI spinners to give his side an edge. On the other hand, he hasn’t bowled much in the season but might come into play given his ability to bwol cutters.
