MI vs LSG Head to Head Timeline: Every IPL Match, Record and Stat (2022-2026)
The youngest rivalry in IPL 2026 history has already produced its biggest upset story. Lucknow Super Giants lead Mumbai Indians 6-2 across 8 meetings since 2022. A team that did not exist four years ago has made five-time champions look ordinary more times than anyone predicted. KL Rahul centuries at Wankhede. Ravi Bishnoi strangling MI’s chase in a playoff. An 81-run demolition as MI’s lone statement win. Eight games, enormous drama, and a head-to-head record nobody saw coming.
MI vs LSG Head to Head: Overall Timeline Summary
| Stat | Figure |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 8 |
| MI Wins | 2 |
| LSG Wins | 6 |
| MI Highest Score | 215 |
| LSG Highest Score | 214 |
| MI Lowest Score | 132 |
| LSG Lowest Score | 101 |
| Only Centurion | KL Rahul (LSG) |
| Biggest MI Win | 81 runs (2023 Eliminator) |
| Biggest LSG Win | 36 runs (2022) |
One stat captures this rivalry immediately. KL Rahul is the only batter to score a century in any MI vs LSG match. He did it twice, 103 not out at Wankhede in 2022 and another ton in the same season at Brabourne. That tells you exactly how LSG have been winning. One elite player anchoring the innings, supported by discipline from the bowlers.
Season by Season Timeline (2022-2025)
| Season | Result |
|---|---|
| 2022 | LSG won both matches |
| 2023 (Group Stage) | LSG won by 5 runs |
| 2023 (Eliminator) | MI won by 81 runs |
| 2024 (Group Stage) | LSG won by 4 wickets |
| 2024 (Group Stage) | LSG won by 18 runs |
| 2025 (Group Stage) | LSG won by 12 runs |
| 2025 (Group Stage) | MI won by 54 runs |
From 2022 to 2024, LSG lost just once across 6 meetings. That loss came in the Eliminator when everything was on the line and MI delivered their most complete performance in this fixture. Outside of that knockout game, LSG have been consistently clinical against MI in league matches.
Venue Breakdown
| Venue | Matches | MI Wins | LSG Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Neutral Venues | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Home and Away Record
| Situation | MI Win % | LSG Win % |
|---|---|---|
| At Wankhede (MI home) | 0% | 100% |
| At Ekana (LSG home) | 33% | 67% |
| Neutral Ground | 33% | 67% |
The most striking number in this table is MI’s 0 percent win rate at their own Wankhede ground against LSG. KL Rahul’s 103 not out at Wankhede in 2022 set the tone for LSG in this fixture and MI have never managed to win at home in this rivalry. That is genuinely remarkable for a five-time champion playing at their fortress.
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Key Batting Records in the MI vs LSG Timeline
KL Rahul Owns This Rivalry with Bat in Hand
KL Rahul has scored 289 runs in 7 innings against MI, the highest by any batter in this fixture by a significant margin. His average of 57.80 and his two centuries define how LSG have approached this matchup from the very beginning. Every time MI’s bowling attack looked to run through the LSG lineup, Rahul was there with an answer. His 103 not out at Wankhede in 2022 remains the signature innings of this entire rivalry.
Marcus Stoinis sits second overall with 229 runs, including a match-defining 89 not out off 47 balls in the 2023 league stage match at Ekana that helped LSG win by 5 runs. Suryakumar Yadav leads MI’s batting with 83 off 44 balls in the 2023 Eliminator, MI’s biggest win in this fixture.
| Batter | Team | Runs | Strike Rate | Notable Knock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL Rahul | LSG | 289 | 138.00 | 103* at Wankhede (2022) |
| Marcus Stoinis | LSG | 229 | 158.00 | 89* off 47 (2023) |
| Rohit Sharma | MI | 165 | 126.00 | Consistent but no big knock |
| Suryakumar Yadav | MI | 141 | 162.00 | 83 off 44 (2023 Eliminator) |
| Nicholas Pooran | LSG | 75 off 29 | 258.00 | Match-winning cameo (2024) |
Nicholas Pooran’s 75 off just 29 balls in 2024 is the highest strike rate innings in this fixture. He walked in when LSG needed acceleration and took the game completely away from MI in under three overs.
Key Bowling Records in the MI vs LSG Timeline
Bishnoi and Naveen ul Haq Share the Top Spot
Ravi Bishnoi and Naveen ul Haq both lead the wicket charts with 7 wickets each across 8 appearances. Bishnoi’s best figures of 4/24 came in 2024 and represent the most dominant single-innings bowling display in this fixture. His sharp leg-spin, particularly his googly variation, has troubled MI’s middle order in every season. In the 2023 Eliminator, his 2/20 in four overs helped keep LSG competitive even as they ultimately fell short.
Mohsin Khan sits third with 6 wickets and the best economy rate among LSG’s regular bowlers in this rivalry at 6.80. Jasprit Bumrah leads MI’s chart with 5 wickets but his 4/14 in the 2023 Eliminator was the most impactful bowling performance in the head-to-head, bundling LSG out for just 126.
| Bowler | Team | Wickets | Economy | Best Figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravi Bishnoi | LSG | 7 | 7.20 | 4/24 (2024) |
| Naveen ul Haq | LSG | 7 | 8.10 | 3/20 |
| Mohsin Khan | LSG | 6 | 6.80 | 3/19 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | MI | 5 | 6.40 | 4/14 (2023 Eliminator) |
| Akash Madhwal | MI | 5 | 7.60 | 5/5 (2023 Eliminator) |
Akash Madhwal’s 5/5 in the 2023 Eliminator is not just the best figures in this fixture. It is one of the best bowling spells in IPL playoff history. He bowled out the entire LSG middle and lower order in under four overs.
Additional Milestone Stats
| Record | Detail |
|---|---|
| Highest Partnership (LSG) | Rahul and Stoinis, 103 (2023) |
| Highest Partnership (MI) | SKY and Ishan Kishan, 87 (2023) |
| Most Sixes (LSG) | Marcus Stoinis, 14 sixes vs MI |
| Most Sixes (MI) | Suryakumar Yadav, 9 sixes vs LSG |
| Toss Win % | LSG win 62% of tosses vs MI |
| Best Bowling Spell Ever | Akash Madhwal 5/5 (2023 Eliminator) |
Key Moments That Defined This Timeline
2022: KL Rahul at Wankhede Changes Everything
In only the second year of LSG’s existence, KL Rahul walked into MI’s home ground and scored 103 not out. Mohsin Khan and Bishnoi backed it up with the ball, restricting MI to 161. LSG won by 36 runs. That result immediately set the tone for what this rivalry would become. MI were at Wankhede, LSG had no history there, and yet it was not even close.
2023 Group Stage: Stoinis Kills MI by 5 Runs
MI needed 6 off the last 3 balls in Lucknow. They got 0 wickets but fell 5 runs short. Marcus Stoinis had powered LSG past 170 and the death bowling held up just enough. A heartbreaking 5-run loss for MI in a match they were in control of for large parts.
2023 Eliminator: MI’s Definitive Statement
Everything was on the line. MI posted 207 and then Akash Madhwal took 5/5 to bowl LSG out for 126. Suryakumar Yadav’s 83 off 44 and Bumrah’s 4/14 were the standout individual contributions. An 81-run win in a playoff is as dominant as it gets. This game remains MI’s clearest evidence that they can still handle LSG when every player performs.
2024: Nicholas Pooran Takes the Game Away
LSG were building steadily when Pooran walked in and hit 75 off 29 balls. The game turned in one over. LSG went past 200 and MI never got close. Bishnoi’s 4/24 finished the job as MI were bowled out inside 19 overs. LSG won by 4 wickets in one of the most commanding performances of the 2024 season.
Follow the complete IPL 2026 schedule and track every result on the IPL 2026 points table.
What to Expect in IPL 2026
This is a rivalry where the stats say one thing and the logic of the sport says another. LSG lead 6-2 but MI are five-time champions with a squad built for big moments. The 2025 season saw MI win their second game against LSG by 54 runs, their biggest win in a league match against them. That result, combined with the 2023 Eliminator, suggests MI have found a way to unlock this fixture when they are at full strength.
LSG have undergone significant squad changes for IPL 2026 with Rishabh Pant now leading them in place of KL Rahul. Losing Rahul removes their single most important batter in this rivalry. How Pant adapts to the captaincy role against a team this experienced will define how this fixture plays out in 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times have MI and LSG played in the IPL?
MI and LSG have faced each other 8 times in IPL history since LSG’s debut season in 2022.
Who leads the MI vs LSG head to head record?
Lucknow Super Giants lead with 6 wins against MI’s 2 wins across 8 matches.
Who has scored the most runs in MI vs LSG matches?
KL Rahul leads with 289 runs including two centuries, the only centurion in this fixture’s history.
Who has taken the most wickets in the MI vs LSG rivalry?
Ravi Bishnoi and Naveen ul Haq share the record with 7 wickets each. Jasprit Bumrah leads for MI with 5 wickets.
What is the biggest win in MI vs LSG history?
MI’s 81-run win in the 2023 Eliminator remains the biggest margin of victory. LSG’s biggest win was 36 runs in the 2022 Wankhede match.
Has MI ever beaten LSG at Wankhede?
No. MI have played LSG at Wankhede twice and lost both times, making it the only home ground where MI have a 0 percent win rate in this fixture.
