IPL 2025: Match 45 – Who will be the Impact Players in today's match between MI and LSG?

Vignesh Puthur & Abdul Samad (Source: Vignesh Puthur/Instagram and Abdul Samad/Instagram)
Overview

Mumbai Indians (MI) will take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 45 of the ongoing edition at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday, April 27. Mumbai Indians are fourth in the points table with five wins and four losses in nine matches. They beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets in the previous match. 

On the other hand, Lucknow Super Giants are placed sixth in the table with five wins and four losses in nine matches. They lost the previous match against Delhi Capitals and will be looking to bounce back.

Predicted Impact Players for Mumbai Indians (MI)

• Vignesh Puthur – A left-arm wrist-spinner who can be used as an impact substitute in the second innings. He was subbed in the game against CSK as well, and proved to be impactful, picking up three wickets.
• Corbin Bosch – Performed well for MI Cape Town in SA20 and can be subbed in during the second innings if the conditions favour pacers. Bosch has picked up five wickets in his last three T20 matches;
• Karn Sharma – The wily leg-spinner can be used as a substitute in the second innings if the conditions are favourable for spin bowlers. He has picked up 79 wickets in his IPL career.
• Raj Bawa – A batting all-rounder who has scored 308 runs and taken 22 wickets in 21 T20 matches, Raj Angad Bawa more than qualifies to be called up for his services as an Impact Player.

Predicted Impact Players for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)

• Himmat Singh – A right-handed domestic batter who can be used as an impact substitute if LSG lose early wickets in the first innings.
• Manimaran Siddharth – Siddharth, the left-arm spinner, is a suitable choice for being subbed if conditions favour spinners. He was used as an Impact Player in LSG's opening match against Delhi Capitals and picked up two wickets.
• Abdul Samad – An aggressive batter who performed well for SRH last season, Samad can be used as a substitute in the second innings if conditions are favourable for batting.
• Rajvardhan Hangargekar – A bowling all-rounder who has picked up 14 wickets in 16 T20 matches. Hangargekar can also be handy with the bat and may be subbed in if a strong finish is needed in the first innings, while also providing a bowling option in the second innings.

Expert Opinion and Final Prediction

• Home Advantage: Mumbai Indians are playing the game at home, which gives them a significant edge.
• Recent Form: MI have won previous four matches while LSG have lost two of their previous four matches.
• Balanced Side: Mumbai Indians look more balanced on paper.

MI vs LSG match prediction

With these factors in their favour, Mumbai Indians are likely to win the match.