LSG vs MI — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
IPL • MI won the match by 8 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of IPL, LSG took on MI on May 31, 2026, 02:54 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: MI won the match by 8 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 301 runs and 11 wickets fall between LSG (150/9 in 20.0 overs) and MI (151/2 in 13.1 overs).
2. LSG Innings Breakdown (150/9)
Batting in the first innings, LSG finished on 150/9 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.50 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, LSG accumulated 45 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Nicholas Pooran spearheaded the batting effort with 53 runs off 33 balls (including 2 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 160.6). Valuable middle-order support came from Aidan Markram, who contributed 50 runs off 41 deliveries, while Quinton De Kock added 19 (12b). With the ball in the first innings, Lasith Malinga led the bowling figures with 6/14 in 4.0 overs (economy 3.50), assisted by Jasprit Bumrah (2/36 in 4.0 overs).
3. MI Chase & Second Innings Summary (151/2)
Pursuing a target of 151 runs for victory, MI recorded 151/2 in 13.1 overs at a scoring rate of 11.47 runs per over. Ishan Kishan anchored the chase for MI with 100 runs from 47 balls (7 fours, 9 sixes, strike rate 212.8), alongside Tilak Verma who chipped in with 40 off 26 balls. Defending the total, Mayank Yadav delivered a key spell of 1/10 across 2.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.00, while Avesh Khan finished with 1/26 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Tilak Verma and Ishan Kishan (MI), who combined for 136 runs off 70 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 1 catch, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Ishan Kishan making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Lasith Malinga (MI) topped the match rankings with 190.0 total points, followed closely by Ishan Kishan (146.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Lasith Malinga.