The competition intensifies when Mumbai Indians confront Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025 Match 45. The matchup is at iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, as both teams try to seize decisive points as the tournament enters the last phase. The fans get ready for an electrifying clash with massive shots, piercing bowling, and fast fielding. Lucknow Super Giants have won the toss and decided to field first against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium Here's what the captains said in the toss: Hardik Pandya: We were planning to bowl, but looking at the heat - we don't mind batting as well. It's about adapting and not think too much about the heat. ESA game has always been very special, the initiative by Ambani has been very special and it gives us added motivation, let's give them (the children) a good show. The momentum always helps, but in IPL every game matters and do the right things. 2 changes. Karn Sharma comes in for Mitch Santner. Corbin Bosch makes his debut as well. Rishabh Pant: We are bowling first. In a day game you want to utilize the surface. We are in a good space and personally Its easier to put the team ahead, makes it easier. Eventually you want to play good cricket and take everyday as your first day. One change. Shardul is out and Mayank Yadav is in. Read also: Tanush Kotian Joins Punjab Kings as Net Bowler in IPL 2025 Playing XI of both teams: Mumbai Indians: Ryan Rickelton(w), Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Naman Dhir, Corbin Bosch, Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, Karn Sharma Impact player: Jasprit Bumrah, Raj Bawa, Satyanarayana Raju, Robin Minz, Reece Topley Lucknow Super Giants: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav Impact players: David Miller, Shahbaz Ahmed, Himmat Singh, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Akash Maharaj Singh