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MI vs LSG Playing 11: Toss, Lineups and Key Selections for IPL 2025 Match 45
In the IPL 2025 Match 45 encounter at Wankhede Stadium, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant won the toss and chose to field first against Mumbai Indians (MI). With both teams in playoff contention, team compositions and strategic calls at the toss carry significant weight.
Toss Decision: LSG Opts to Bowl
Choosing to chase, LSG continues its season-long trend of preferring second innings control. Wankhede’s batting-friendly pitch and afternoon timing reduce dew impact, making it a fair surface for either innings.
Mumbai Indians Playing 11
- Ryan Rickelton (wk)
- Rohit Sharma
- Will Jacks
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Tilak Varma
- Hardik Pandya (capt)
- Naman Dhir
- Corbin Bosch
- Deepak Chahar
- Trent Boult
- Karn Sharma
Impact Subs:
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Raj Bawa
- Reece Topley
- Robin Minz
- PSVN Raju
Mumbai have opted for depth with Jasprit Bumrah and Reece Topley among impact options, giving them flexibility across innings.
Lucknow Super Giants Playing 11
- Aiden Markram
- Mitchell Marsh
- Nicholas Pooran
- Rishabh Pant (capt & wk)
- Ayush Badoni
- Abdul Samad
- Mayank Yadav
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Digvesh Rathi
- Avesh Khan
- Prince Yadav
Impact Subs:
- David Miller
- Yuvraj Choudhary
- Shahbaz Ahmed
- Himmat Singh
- Akash Singh
LSG’s XI combines overseas firepower with youthful domestic pace, including Mayank Yadav and Prince Yadav. David Miller remains a strong impact option for the chase.
What Lies Ahead
With LSG opting to bowl first and Mumbai set to bat on a familiar, high-scoring surface, this IPL 2025 clash is set for explosive action. Both teams have named strong playing XIs with adaptable impact substitutes ready to shift momentum as needed.
Fantasy players and fans alike will be watching early performances closely as playoff pressure mounts.
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