Mumbai Indians (MI) face Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Eliminator of Indian Premier League (2023) with an aim to book a spot in the second Qualifier. The Rohit Sharma and Co just made it to the playoffs after Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) failed to win their last group game vs Gujarat Titans (GT). One cannot say only good fortune has carried MI into the playoffs as they have played good cricket also in the league. On the other hand, LSG finished at No 3 in the points table to qualify for the playoffs. After KL Rahul eas ruled out of the competition, it appeared as if LSG's campaign will get off track but the exact opposite happened. Under Krunal Pandya's leadership, LSG have played inspiring and tactically-strong cricket. Lucknow have made it to their second back-to-back playoffs and this time they will be aiming to go all the way to the finals and win the cup.
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LSG predicted XI
Quinton de Kock and Kyle Mayers are expected to start the innings with the bat for LSG. Lucknow have a strong middle order formed by Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran and Krunal Pandya but they will want their openers to fire too. Chennai track will help the spinners and that gives LSG some advantage over MI. They have quality slow-ball bowlers in Pandya and Ravi Bishnoi, who is in good bowling form at the moment. Mohsin Khan and Yash Thakur have bowled well too and should be in the playing 11 vs MI.
Will Rohit bet on Arjun Tendulkar?
Hrithik Shokeen might get selected for the LSG encounter, keepingn in mind the left-handed batters in LSG lineup. Tilak Varma may also be recalled for the big game. Chances of Arjun Tendulkar playing the eliminator are low as Rohit Sharma won't risk making too many changes in the playing 11. His left-arm pace can add a variety to the pace attack but MI managament may stick with the trio of Chris Jordan, Jason Behrendorff and Akash Madhwal as pace-bowling options.
