Mumbai Indians host Lucknow Super Giants at Wankhede Stadium on Monday, May 4.
MI are struggling towards the bottom of the table after three straight losses, extending from the 103-run thrashing against Chennai Super Kings and including the last two at their home base.
Mumbai's last result was an eight-wicket defeat to CSK, while LSG's Super Over loss to Kolkata Knight Riders summed up their campaign as they sit rock bottom.
It calls for a must-win clash at Wankhede between two out-of-form sides if either side want to keep their very slim playoff chances alive.
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Wankhede Stadium pitch report: Is it a batting or bowling wicket in Mumbai?
The Wankhede Stadium of Mumbai is known for its assistance for the batters and generally a batting-friendly track, where tons of runs are scored by both teams.
The wicket is expected to be rather flat from what the trend has been in recent years, making it a batter's paradise. Spin bowlers, however, might find some assistance as the game progresses.
What are the chances of dew at the Wankhede Stadium in IPL?
There are very low chances of dew in Mumbai during the peak summer months of April and May. It is unlikely that dew will affect whether bowling or batting first.
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What is the highest score by a team at the Wankhede Stadium in IPL?
Sunrisers Hyderabad hold the record for the highest team score on the ground as they put up 249/4 on the board against Mumbai Indians (MI) on April 29.
What is the lowest score by a team at the Wankhede Stadium in IPL?
KKR were stifled to just 67 on May 16, 2008, after a stellar bowling display by MI.
What is the average score at the Wankhede Stadium in IPL?
The average first innings score at the stadium is above the 170-run mark.
What is the highest individual score at the Wankhede Stadium in IPL?
AB de Villiers owns the record of the highest-ever individual score in an IPL match at the Wankhede Stadium with 133* (59 balls) for RCB v MI in 2015.
Which batsman has the most runs at Wankhede Stadium in IPL?
Rohit Sharma leads the charts with 2548 runs at the venue. Following him are:
• Suryakumar Yadav (1484)
• Kieron Pollard (1226)
• Ambati Rayudu (1008)
Which bowler has the most wickets at Wankhede Stadium in IPL?
Lasith Malinga has taken the most wickets at this venue, 68.
The next highest wicket-takers at the stadium are:
• Jasprit Bumrah (65),
• Harbhajan Singh (49)
• Hardik Pandya (38).
