IPL 2025: Struggling LSG, MI look to get campaign on track

Identically placed with a solitary victory in three games, Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians will have their task cut out when the two sides lock horns at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Friday, hoping to get their campaign back on track.

- TRIDIB BAPARNASH

Five-time champions Mumbai Indians have not really clicked so far this season, with just two points from their three matches. Similarly, LSG, placed sixth behind MI, have not really hit their strides following their demoralising one-wicket defeat to Delhi Capitals in their IPL opener at Visakhapatnam.

India's Test and ODI captain Rohit Sharma's lack of power-hitting form has added to the woes of MI, already struggling with the uncertainty around pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah's comeback. For LSG, skipper Rishabh Pant's dismal returns with the bat, hasn't helped the team's cause, and their latest issue with the Ekana Stadium's curator offering a pitch that didn't suit their requirements against Punjab Kings, only adds to their frustration.

However, heading into a fresh contest on Friday, both sides will be expected to put behind those issues, and turn their focus on resurrecting their respective campaigns.