It's the last chance saloon for both Lucknow Super Giants and the Mumbai Indians. They will both be out to become just the second team to come through an eliminator and win the IPL.
Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians | IPL Eliminator | Wednesday 24 May 2023 | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Lucknow Super Giants 6/5 | Mumbai Indians 4/6
LSG might be the side more disappointed to find themselves in Eliminator action instead of getting the double shot at the final afforded to the top two.
The Super Giants have the longest active win streak in the tournament right now though and will still believe they are genuine contenders.
They won a tight contest last time with Ravi Bishnoi, one of the unsung heroes coming through.
Injuries to Kyle Mayers and KL Rahul threatened to derail their campaign but Quinton de Kock has stepped in well.
Cameron Green has been a huge part of the Mumbai Indians sneaking into the playoffs at the last.
This is a franchise accustomed to winning and they often find their way to the big dance even when they haven’t hit their straps.
With the calmest man in the game leading them, Mumbai Indians have a slow-burning self-belief that makes them dangerous.
Chris Jordan’s death bowling has come close to filling the void of Jasprit Bumrah and they do have a stacked top order right now.
Verdict: Lucknow Super Giants
The form team should prevail and move on to Qualifier 2 on Friday.
