Mumbai Indians (MI) host Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 47 of IPL 2026 on Monday, May 4, 2026, at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, starting at 7:30 PM IST. This is a battle of survival between the 9th and 10th placed teams, with playoff hopes virtually over for both sides.
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Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
4 May 2026 07:30 PM
For your Dream11 team, Ryan Rickelton is the safest captain pick with 297 runs this season (MI’s top scorer) and explosive powerplay hitting at Wankhede, while Mitchell Marsh works perfectly as vice-captain given his all-round contributions for LSG.
MI vs LSG Match Details
| Match Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | MI vs LSG, IPL 2026 Match 47 |
| Date | Monday, May 4, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Broadcast | Star Sports, JioHotstar |
| MI Captain | Hardik Pandya |
| LSG Captain | Rishabh Pant |
| Head-to-Head | LSG leads 6-2 in 8 matches |
Our Dream11 Team Recommendation for MI vs LSG IPL 2026 Match 47
MI vs LSG Match 47 Weather Reports
| Weather Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Daytime High | 33°C |
| Match-Time Temp | 29-31°C |
| Humidity | 65-75% |
| Wind Speed | 14-18 km/h (sea breeze) |
| Rain Probability | 0% (completely clear) |
| Sky Condition | Mostly Sunny |
| Dew Factor | High (evening match; significant dew in 2nd innings) |
| Match Interruption Risk | Zero |
Pitch Report for Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
| Pitch Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Batting-Friendly (short boundaries, fast outfield) |
| Avg 1st Innings Score (IPL 2026) | 195-220+ (pitch 4 used for this match, only once before this season) |
| Boundary Length | Short straight boundaries; ball flies off the bat |
| 200+ Totals | Frequent; all innings crossed 220 on other Wankhede pitches this season |
| Toss Decision | Bowl first (dew and sea breeze heavily favor chasing side) |
| Pace Assist | Good swing with new ball; Bumrah and Shami thrive here |
| Spin Assist | Limited; spinners must rely on variations and slower deliveries |
| Dew Effect | Significant in 2nd innings; chasing team heavily favored |
Injury Updates
MI’s Season Collapse: Only 2 wins from 9 matches (9th on table). Lost to CSK by 8 wickets in their last match (MI 159/7, CSK chased in 18.1 overs). Rohit Sharma took a fitness test and batted in nets, could return for this match.
Suryakumar Yadav (MI): Averaging just above 10 against pace bowling this season. His struggles against the short ball have been heavily exposed. 186 runs in 9 innings is well below expectations.
LSG’s 5-Match Losing Streak: Rock bottom (10th, 2W-6L). Lost to KKR in a Super Over in their last match. Rishabh Pant desperately appealed for a break for his side. Josh Inglis expected to play his first match this season.
Mohsin Khan (LSG): The find of the season with 9 wickets in 4 games and the best economy (6.37) in the entire IPL among bowlers who have bowled 5+ overs. Has dismissed Pandya twice in 10 balls for just 8 runs.
MI vs LSG Head-to-Head
| Category | Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | Mumbai Indians (MI) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Matches | 8 | 8 |
| Wins | 6 | 2 |
| Highest Total | 214/6 (2024) | 215/6 (2025) |
| Lowest Total | 101 (2023 Eliminator) | 132/8 (2022) |
In 8 IPL meetings, LSG hold a commanding 6-2 lead over MI. That is a 75% win rate for LSG, making this one of the most lopsided rivalries in recent IPL history.
MI’s 2 wins both came at Wankhede, so home advantage is crucial. Interestingly, MI won this season’s opener by chasing 221 vs KKR with 5 balls to spare. That feels like a lifetime ago given their current form.
Bumrah vs Pant is the key individual battle: Bumrah has dismissed Pant 7 times in the IPL while conceding just 55 runs in 46 balls. That is an extraordinary head-to-head dominance.
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Key Players to Watch in MI vs LSG, IPL 2026
| Player | Team | Role | Key Insights & Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Rickelton | MI | WK-Batter | MI’s top scorer with 297 runs this season. South African opener who thrives on Wankhede’s short boundaries and fast outfield. MI’s most reliable batter by a distance. |
| Naman Dhir | MI | Batter | 233 runs at SR 147.46 (MI’s 2nd highest). Two fifties and a 45 in five innings batting at Nos. 3-4. Has stepped up brilliantly in the absence of MI’s senior batters. |
| Mohsin Khan | LSG | Bowler | Best economy in IPL 2026 (6.37). 9 wickets in 4 games. Has dismissed Pandya twice in 10 balls for just 8 runs. The left-armer has finally put injury concerns behind him. |
| Jasprit Bumrah | MI | Bowler | Has dismissed Pant 7 times in IPL (55 runs in 46 balls). Also troubled Marsh (28 runs in 28 balls) and Pooran (17 runs in 22 balls). MI’s only consistent performer this season. |
| Mohammed Shami | LSG | Bowler | Best powerplay economy (6.89) in IPL 2026 among bowlers with 10+ overs. His outswing with the new ball under Wankhede lights could trouble MI’s top order. |
| Mitchell Marsh | LSG | All-rounder | LSG’s explosive opener and handy seam option. Bumrah has conceded 28 runs off 28 balls against Marsh. That battle in the powerplay will set the tone for the match. |
