MI vs LSG IPL 2026: Lucknow Post 4th Highest Total Against Mumbai As Pooran Smashes 16-ball Fifty

Lucknow Super Giants posted a formidable 228/5 against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium in IPL 2026, although the visitors looked set for an even bigger total after a blistering start.

After being put in to bat, LSG began aggressively with Mitchell Marsh opening alongside Josh Inglis. While Inglis fell early to Allah Ghazanfar, the momentum remained intact. Promoted to No. 3, Nicholas Pooran turned the game on its head with a stunning 16-ball half-century, propelling LSG to 123/1 inside eight overs. The side also registered their highest-ever IPL powerplay total, racing to 90/1 in the first six overs.

MI vs LSG: Mumbai Makes Late Comeback In The Game!

Just when a 250-plus score looked on the cards, Mumbai staged a comeback through Corbin Bosch, who removed both Pooran and Marsh in the same over. That double strike shifted the momentum, as LSG slipped from 123/1 to 160/5 by the 13th over.

A rebuilding effort followed through Himmat Singh and Aiden Markram, who steadied the innings and accelerated in patches against the spinners. However, Mumbai finished strongly with the ball, as Rahul Chahar delivered precise yorkers and Jasprit Bumrah mixed his variations cleverly, conceding just 22 runs in the final three overs.

Despite the late slowdown, LSG's total of 228/5 stands among their highest in IPL history, supported by a powerful display that included 16 sixes, joint second-most for the franchise in an innings. With conditions favouring batting, the pressure now shifts to the Mumbai Indians to mount a strong response in what promises to be a high-scoring encounter.