MI vs LSG Playing 11 Prediction IPL 2026 – Will Rohit Sharma play?

The "Struggle for Survival" starts as the Mumbai Indians prepare to play the Lucknow Super Giants in a game that could determine the bottom-table hierarchy. This rivalry heated up as both teams, now ranked 9th and 10th, competed to avoid bottom place. With just two victories each, the pressure is on these former strongholds to regain their form in IPL 2026.

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Rohit Sharma set to play?

Rohit Sharma remains the main topic of discussion going into the MI vs LSG match. "The Hitman" is currently sidelined with a toe injury suffered on April 12. Despite missing the last few games, including high-profile ones against CSK and GT, there is increasing anticipation for his return. 

Rohit has reportedly returned to the nets at Wankhede, which is encouraging. Coach Mahela Jayawardene stated that although Rohit is "progressing well," the final decision will be made closer to the toss. Management is taking extreme caution with his rehabilitation to avoid aggravating the injury. Given the "do-or-die" nature of this match, sources indicate he is almost certainly included in the squad, possibly used like an Impact Player to handle his workload and utilize his explosive batting.

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MI vs LSG Probable Playing XIs:

Mumbai Indians Probable Playing XIs

Hardik Pandya (c), Will Jacks, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Naman Dhir, Tilak Varma, Robin Minz, Trent Boult, Krish Bhagat, Jasprit Bumrah, AM Ghazanfar Impact Player: Raghu Sharma 

Lucknow Super Giants Probable Playing XIs

Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Mukul Choudhary, George Linde, Mohammed Shami, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Mohsin Khan Impact Player: Himmat Singh