MI vs LSG, IPL 2025: Lucknow Super Giants Opt To Bowl Against Mumbai Indians As Star Speedster Mayank Yadav Returns

Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants, IPL 2025: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper Rishabh Pant won the toss and opted to bowl against Mumbai Indians (MI) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.

Speedster Mayank Yadav, who has not featured in any form of cricket since India's T20I series against Bangladesh in October 2024, returned to the LSG playing XI in place of Shardul Thakur.

MI made two changes, bringing in Karn Sharma for Mitchell Santner and debutant Corbin Bosch for Vignesh Puthur.

Speaking at the time of toss, LSG skipper said Rishabh Pant, "We are bowling first. In a day game, you want to utilize the surface. We are in a good space and personally Its easier to put the team ahead, makes it easier. Eventually, you want to play good cricket and take every day as your first day. One change. Shardul is out and Mayank Yadav is in."

Mumbai captain Hardik Pandya said, "We were planning to bowl, but looking at the heat - we don't mind batting as well. It's about adapting and not think too much about the heat. ESA game has always been very special, the initiative by Ambani has been very special and it gives us added motivation, let's give them (the children) a good show. The momentum always helps, but in IPL every game matters and do the right things. 2 changes. Karn Sharma comes in for Mitch Santner. Corbin Bosch makes his debut as well, Puthur misses out."

Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants Playing XIs

Mumbai Indians (Playing XI): Ryan Rickelton(w), Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Naman Dhir, Corbin Bosch, Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, Karn Sharma.

Lucknow Super Giants (Playing XI): Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav.