It is the time for the 48th match of the IPL 2024. Lucknow Super Giants are all set to face Mumbai Indians at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. As the competition becomes intense, the fixture it crucial for both the games. Before facing Lucknow Super Giants, Mumbai Indians made an interesting change. Luke Wood has not been named in the playing xi. In this article, we will explore the reason behind his absence. Find out why Luke Wood is missing from today’s IPL 2024 clash against LSG.
Luke Wood is Missing Out the Game:
On the 48th match of the tournament, cricket enthusiasts are going to witness a clash between Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians. Both faced setbacks in their last matches and both are all boosted up and ready to conquer in the game. Before facing Lucknow, Mumbai Indians one change is grabbing attention.
Mumbai Indians player Luke Wood is missing out on the game. Before, stepping into the game, the change came out. In the IPL 2024 season, Luke Wood participated in two matches, bowling a total of 6 overs, conceding 93 runs, and taking 1 wicket. With an average of 93.00 and an economy rate of 15.50, their best bowling performance resulted in a single wicket.
In the last game against Delhi Capitals, Luke Wood has conceded 68 runs in 4 overs and secured 1 wicket only. That spell impacted MI’s performance. Before facing LSG, the MI management made a strategic move. Skipper Hardik Pandya gave an update on that. He said, “Coetzee comes back in for Wood.”
Mayank’s Comeback and Toss Update:
In the match between Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans, a key bowler bowled just one over, giving away 13 runs. However, he had to leave the field due to discomfort in his lower abdomen. After that, he missed five matches and now he has returned to the LSG squad against Mumbai Indians.
Initially, Lucknow Super Giants won the toss and opted to bowl first. After winning the toss, KL Rahul said, “We will bowl first. Wicket looks good, want to put their batters under pressure and look to chase it. We’ll try to stay as balanced as possible. Need to come out and put up show. We have had a few good victories. Few changes, Quinton misses out. Kulkarni is in the team. Mayank is back as well. He has bowled really well, he has a huge impact. I have been pushing the physios and medical team. Mayank is eager to go. Important that he gets it out of his head that he had an injury.”
Lucknow Super Giants Playing XI: KL Rahul, Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Nicholas Pooran, Ashton Turner, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mohsin Khan, Mayank Yadav
Mumbai Indians Playing XI: Ishan Kishan, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Nehal Wadhera, Tim David, Mohammad Nabi, Gerald Coetzee, Piyush Chawla, Jasprit Bumrah
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