Overview
- Mumbai Indians posted a formidable 215/7 in their 20 overs, powered by Ryan Rickelton's 58 off 32 balls and Suryakumar Yadav's 54 off 28 deliveries.
- Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant won the toss and opted to bowl, bringing speedster Mayank Yadav back into the lineup in place of Shardul Thakur.
- Mayank Yadav delivered a mixed performance, conceding two sixes to Rohit Sharma but dismissing him shortly after, finishing with figures of 2/40.
- Mumbai Indians, riding a four-match winning streak, made two changes: Karn Sharma replaced Mitchell Santner, and Corbin Bosch debuted as an all-rounder.
- Lucknow Super Giants now face a challenging chase of 216 runs, with their middle order and power hitters crucial to maintaining their playoff aspirations.