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MI vs LSG Live Score, IPL 2026: Mumbai pull things back with four quick wickets after Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran's 94-run stand
Placed ninth on the table, MI have managed just two wins from nine matches and come into the contest on the back of three consecutive defeats, including a heavy eight-wicket loss to Chennai Super Kings in their recently concluded game. LSG, who sit at the bottom, have also registered two wins but from eight outings, and are reeling from five straight losses, their latest being a Super Over heartbreak against Kolkata Knight Riders.
Mumbai’s campaign has been hampered by inconsistent performances from key players such as Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma and skipper Hardik Pandya, whose leadership has also come under scrutiny. The absence of Rohit Sharma due to a hamstring injury has further dented their stability, leaving the side with little margin for error going forward.
Lucknow, led by Rishabh Pant, have struggled primarily due to repeated batting failures despite commendable efforts from their bowlers. In their previous outing, a strong spell by Mohsin Khan went in vain, while a questionable Super Over decision involving Nicholas Pooran proved costly.
Jasprit Bumrah to Himmat Singh, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Jasprit Bumrah delivers and Mumbai Indians pick up another wicket. But hang on, the siren has gone off.
Jasprit Bumrah to Himmat Singh, A snorter of a bumper from Bumrah, but fairly outside off and Himmat leans back to let it pass.
Jasprit Bumrah to Aiden Markram, Short of a good length, slanted back in a long way from outside off. Markram taps it down the pitch and gets it past the non-striker for a single.
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Strategic Break! Mumbai Indians have pulled things back massively in the last 5 overs, picking up 4 wickets for just 41 runs. Corbin Bosch and the spinners have been the main architects of this comeback, and they know that if they can pick up a couple of more wickets quickly, they can even restrict the visitors to under 200, which was looking like a distant dream when Pooran and Marsh were batting. Lucknow Super Giants need a partnership here, and Aiden Markram holds the key for them. They still have a good platform for a big total, but Markram needs to bat deep with a bit of support from others. Also, Jasprit Bumrah to bowl after the break.
- Aiden Markram 10 (9)
- Himmat Singh 2 (3)
Raghu Sharma to Aiden Markram, Flatter now on middle, Markram goes deep in the crease and punches it down to long off for a single. Just 4 runs and a wicket off the over.
There seems to be a slight halt. Not entirely sure what it's about. The on-field umpire is having a chat with Suryakumar Yadav. We are finally good to go again.
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Raghu Sharma to Himmat Singh, Full, on off and middle, Singh watchfully plays it to the right of cover-point and picks up a single.
Raghu Sharma to Himmat Singh, Floated up, full and drifted into the pads. Singh lunges to drive but gets beaten on the inside edge and gets rapped on the pads. There's an appeal for LBW, turned down by the umpire. Raghu Sharma is getting some good drift here and Suryakumar Yadav has gone for the review. The big question is whether the ball is pitching in line or not. The third umpire checks UltraEdge and confirms that there's no bat involved. Ball Tracking does confirm that the ball is just pitching outside the leg stump and it stays Not Out.
Raghu Sharma to Aiden Markram, Dragged length around middle, Markram rocks back and tucks it towards deep mid-wicket for one. The batters look for two but Naman Dhir attacks the ball well and keeps it down to one.
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Raghu Sharma to Himmat Singh, Quicker one on middle, stays low, Himmat Singh backs away and jams it past point for one.
LSG lose half their side now. Himmat Singh is the next man in.
Change of ends for Raghu Sharma.
Raghu Sharma to Akshat Raghuwanshi, OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! Oh, that's a bit unlucky, but a soft dismissal nonetheless for the debutant. Raghu Sharma tosses the ball up on the pads. Akshat Raghuwanshi comes down the pitch and then looks to just work it leg side but doesn't quite get his bat out in front of the pads. The ball takes the inside edge and lobs off the pads. Raghu moves to his right and takes a simple catch, bringing up his maiden IPL wicket.
- Aiden Markram 8 (7)
- Akshat Raghuwanshi 11 (6)
AM Ghazanfar to Aiden Markram, Nearly in the blockhole, on off, Markram shovels it to the bowler.
AM Ghazanfar to Akshat Raghuwanshi, Oh, a bit of yes and no there, but no harm done! Slides onto the pads, on a good length. Akshat Raghuwanshi nudges it to deep square leg for a single. Akshat is keen to get back for the second, but Markram sends him back as the fielder is quick to get rid of the ball.
AM Ghazanfar to Akshat Raghuwanshi, Pushed through, full and on off. Akshat Raghuwanshi takes a big stride ahead and carves it back to the bowler.
AM Ghazanfar to Aiden Markram, Tighter line, on a length, on middle. Markram presses back and dinks this googly into the mid-wicket region for a run.
AM Ghazanfar to Akshat Raghuwanshi, Nice and full, on off, Akshat Raghuwanshi lunges ahead and eases it to the cover region for a single.
AM Ghazanfar replaces Raghu Sharma.
AM Ghazanfar to Akshat Raghuwanshi, Full, on leg, Akshat Raghuwanshi clips with soft hands into the deep square leg region and they scamper back for the second run.
- Akshat Raghuwanshi 7 (2)
- Aiden Markram 7 (5)
Will Jacks to Akshat Raghuwanshi, Across the batter, on a length, Akshat punches it off the back foot through mid off for a single.
Will Jacks to Akshat Raghuwanshi, SIX! Well, the best way to get off the mark in IPL! Nicely tossed up by Jacks, inviting the batter to have a go at it. Akshat Raghuwanshi does that and executes nicely. Clears the front leg and thumps it over long on for a six. 150 UP FOR LSG!
Out goes Rishabh Pant, in comes Akshat Raghuwanshi.
Will Jacks to Rishabh Pant, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Struggle continues for Pant in this IPL. He is absolutely fuming at himself. Darted on a length, and wide outside the off stump. Rishabh Pant takes the bait to play the late cut off the back foot, but only manages to nick it behind. Ryan Rickelton takes a sharp catch a bit to his left. LSG are 148/4 in 10.4 overs.
Will Jacks to Aiden Markram, On a length, on leg, Markram tucks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Will Jacks to Rishabh Pant, Full and outside off, this is pushed off the inside half through mid-wicket. Jacks chases it down himself and keeps it to just the one.
Will Jacks to Rishabh Pant, WIDE! Oh, good reflexes from Pant. Jacks anticipates Pant coming down the track and throws it wide outside off, on a fuller length. Pant leaves and is quick enough to drag back his feet inside the crease.
Will Jacks to Rishabh Pant, FOUR! Typical Pant shot! From around the stump, this is pushed on middle and leg, on a length. Rishabh Pant gets across on his knee and despite falling over, he manages to scoop it over short fine leg for a one-bounce boundary.
Halfway mark in the first innings and LSG are going at over 14 runs an over. They will look to get to at least 250 from here, but wickets will be a concern. Also, Will Jacks is back on. He went for 20 runs in his first over.
- Aiden Markram 6 (4)
- Rishabh Pant 10 (7)
Raghu Sharma to Aiden Markram, Again, Dhir in action. Fuller from Raghu, around off, Aiden leans on and slices it through cover-point. Naman Dhir runs to his right from deep point and cuts it off. Another couple of runs taken.
Raghu Sharma to Aiden Markram, Top effort by Dhir! Fairly outside off, on a length. Aiden Markram presses back and cuts it late to the left of deep point. Dhir charges across, times his dive nicely and saves two runs for his team.
Raghu Sharma to Rishabh Pant, Short ball, on leg, Pant pulls it to the left of deep backward square leg. Bosch mops it up in the deep. One taken.
Raghu Sharma to Rishabh Pant, At 90 kph, full and on middle, Pant takes a couple of baby steps ahead and works it into the vast vacant mid-wicket region for a couple of runs.
Raghu Sharma to Rishabh Pant, SIX! Dumps it into the stands! Dropped into the slot, on middle and off. Pant gets down on a knee and slogs it comfortably over deep mid-wicket for half a dozen.
Raghu Sharma to Aiden Markram, Around off, on a length, Markram backs away and cuts it to deep point for a single.
Raghu Sharma is now introduced into the attack.
- Rishabh Pant 1 (4)
- Aiden Markram 1 (1)
Corbin Bosch to Rishabh Pant, Gets away safely, does Bosch! Bangs in another short ball, at the ribs. Pant mistimes the pull shot to the square leg region. A massively successful over for MI. 2 wickets and just 4 runs from it.
Corbin Bosch to Aiden Markram, No Ball for overstepping! On a length, outside off, Markram knocks it to sweeper cover for a single. Free Hit to follow.
Corbin Bosch is turning the tide in this over, two big wickets. That also brings Aiden Markram to the crease now, down at number 5 from his original opening slot.
Corbin Bosch to Mitchell Marsh, OUT! TAKEN EASILY! Bosch proving to be the point of difference as he dismisses both the set batters in the same over. Corbin slams the deck really hard, on a good length, around the off and middle stumps. Mitchell Marsh is a bit rushed on the pull shot and mistimes it off the inner half. Hits it flat and straight into the hands of Naman Dhir stationed at deep mid-wicket. Lucknow Super Giants are 125/3 in 8.5 overs.
Corbin Bosch to Rishabh Pant, Wide outside off, on a length, Pant frees his arms and drives it to sweeper cover for a single.
Has that carried? The sound was definitely woody, indicating an inside edge, but has the ball carried through to Ryan Rickelton behind the stumps? The third umpire is having a look. It seems there is an inside edge and UltraEdge confirms it. Oh, it is a close one but the ball seems to have just hit the turf before entering the gloves. Such decisions are always tricky for the third umpire and he wants to check it from a few more angles. The third umpire concludes that the fingers are pointing downwards and the ball is grounded. NOT OUT comes up on the big screen.
Corbin Bosch to Rishabh Pant, Nearly a wicket for Bosch! He spears in a good length ball, attacking the middle stump and gets it to skid a bit as well. Pant has no clue and is pinned in the crease. He is beaten by the pace as well as his bat comes down very late and the ball seems to have grazed the inside edge on its way to the keeper. Rickelton dives to his right and gathers the dipping ball in his gloves. The on-field umpires want to have a look at the legality of the catch and send it upstairs for a review. First, UltraEdge is being checked and it comes up with a clear spike when the ball is next to the inside edge. Now, onto the catch. A couple of angles come up and the TV umpire deems that the ball is grounded before entering Ryan's glove. Maybe the inside edge took a bit of pace off the ball. Not Out loads on the giant screen.
Corbin Bosch to Rishabh Pant, WIDE! Back of a length, pitching outside leg. Pant gets inside the line to help it on the leg side, but misses. Wide given.
Corbin Bosch to Rishabh Pant, Nagging length, outside off, Pant shimmies down the track, moving leg side, and wafts at it, only to miss.
Just the stroke of luck Mumbai were looking for. Rishabh Pant walks in to bat at number 4.
Corbin Bosch to Nicholas Pooran, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Bosch ends Pooran's fun and breaks the 94-run partnership. Short of a good length, on the leg stump line, climbs up a bit as well. Nicholas Pooran waits back and tries to play the pull shot, but it is a bit too close to the body to execute that shot and he ends up gloving it behind to the keeper. Ryan Rickelton takes a simple catch to his right. Some sort of relief for MI and Lucknow Super Giants are 123/2.
Corbin Bosch to continue. MI have bowled just one dot ball in the last 5 overs.
- Nicholas Pooran 63 (20)
- Mitchell Marsh 44 (24)
Deepak Chahar to Nicholas Pooran, Another good yorker, on middle and leg, Nicholas Pooran digs it out towards cover for one more.
Deepak Chahar to Mitchell Marsh, A wide yorker, outside off, Mitchell Marsh reaches out and squeezes it to the left of sweeper cover for one.
The danger for ninth-placed MI, who have lost seven of their nine matches, is that another defeat could push them to the bottom of the table, swapping places with LSG.
Bumrah (three wickets in nine matches at 94.66, economy 8.60), Pandya (146 runs in eight matches at 20.85, four wickets at 61.50, economy 11.90) and Suryakumar (183 runs in nine matches at 20.33) have endured a forgettable IPL 2026, severely hampering MI’s campaign — more so in the absence of former skipper Rohit Sharma, who has missed the last five games with a hamstring injury. Rohit attended MI’s optional practice session on Sunday alongside head coach Mahela Jayawardene, but there remains no clarity on his return.
With playoff hopes all but over, MI will look to their Indian core to salvage some pride. Bumrah has lacked his usual sharpness, Suryakumar’s prolonged lean patch continues, and Pandya’s form — both as a player and leader — has come under scrutiny.
Tactically too, Pandya’s captaincy has been questioned, with some pointing to India’s earlier decision to hand the T20I captaincy to Suryakumar.
While MI batters such as Quinton de Kock, Tilak Varma and Ryan Rickelton have struck centuries this season, the unit has largely been inconsistent. The bowlers, too, have struggled to control the flow of runs, leaving the team in need of a reset.
Suryakumar, in particular, has failed to convert starts, often falling while attempting his trademark strokes, especially against pace. Concerns are growing that the 35-year-old may no longer be the feared T20 batter he once was, with speculation mounting over his longterm leadership role.
There have also been suggestions that MI should consider resting Bumrah for the remainder of the season to keep him fresh for international cricket, though that appears unlikely.
LSG, too, have endured a difficult run, losing five matches on the trot after winning their first two, and now sit at the bottom of the table.
Their batting has misfired badly. Nicholas Pooran has managed just 82 runs in eight matches at an average of 10.25 and a strike rate of 81.18. Openers Aiden Markram (193 runs at 24.12) and Mitchell Marsh (212 runs at 26.50), along with skipper Rishabh Pant (189 runs at 27.00, strike rate 126.84), have also struggled for consistency.
However, the arrival of Australian wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis could bolster their batting. If he features, his contest with Bumrah will be one to watch — especially after his success against the pacer in last season’s IPL.
LSG’s bowling, in contrast, has been more encouraging. In their previous match against Kolkata Knight Riders, Mohsin Khan’s 5/23 — the best figures of the season — nearly sealed a win. With Mohammed Shami, Prince Yadav and Mohsin forming a strong pace attack, LSG have the tools — but their batters must provide a platform. With a packed schedule ahead, it is ‘now or never’ for LSG.
