The 16th IPL 2025 match between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will be a thrilling contest. Both sides have deep players who can turn the game around at any given time. One of the most engaging features of this match will be individual contests between top players. Here are the top five player contests to watch for in this encounter. Top 5 Key Player Battles to Watch in LSG vs MI Sno Players 1 Mitchell Marsh vs Trent Boult 3 Ravi Bishnoi vs Suryakumar Yadav 4 Avesh Khan vs Rohit Sharma 5 Nicholas Pooran vs Deepak Chahar Mitchell Marsh vs Trent Boult Year Runs Balls Outs Dots 4s 6s SR Avg 2022 19 12 0 4 2 1 158.3 - 2024 10 5 0 1 2 0 200.0 - Total 29 17 0 5 4 1 170.6 - Mitchell Marsh is a forceful batsman who enjoys keeping fast bowlers under his grip. But nothing is easy with Trent Boult. Boult, who enjoys swing and precision, can send Marsh into trouble at the initial stages of the innings. At their last meeting, Marsh made 29 runs off 17 balls without getting out. He has a strike rate of 170.6 against Boult, which proves that he takes risks while playing. However, Boult will look to use his experience to dismiss Marsh early. If Boult gets movement with the new ball, he can create problems for Marsh. On the other hand, if Marsh survives the first few balls, he can score quickly and put pressure on MI’s bowling attack. Also Read | MI New York Signs Quinton de Kock for MLC 2025 Ravi Bishnoi vs Suryakumar Yadav Year Runs Balls Outs Dots 4s 6s SR Avg 2020 1 1 0 0 0 0 100.0 - 2021 7 8 2 4 1 0 87.5 3.5 2022 15 11 1 2 2 0 136.4 15.0 2023 16 12 0 2 1 0 133.3 - Total 39 32 3 8 4 0 121.9 13.0 Ravi Bishnoi is the best young leg-spinner available in the IPL. He is capable of delivering fast leg-spinners and googlies, and the batters will find it hard to understand him. Suryakumar Yadav, however, has a reputation of playing 360-degree shots. He handles spin well but Bishnoi has given him trouble earlier. Suryakumar has amassed 39 runs off 32 deliveries against Bishnoi in four seasons of the Indian Premier League but lost his wicket on three occasions. His strike rate of 121.9 is good but not exceptional. Bishnoi will attempt to keep him silent and search for a chance to escort him out. Suryakumar may overpower any bowler if he gets going, but Bishnoi possesses the skills to plug him. Also Read | Nitish Reddy Hails 'Captain Cool' Cummins – Can SRH Avenge KKR's IPL Final Rout? Avesh Khan vs Rohit Sharma Year Runs Balls Outs Dots 4s 6s SR Avg 2021 7 9 1 7 0 1 77.8 7.0 2022 4 4 1 3 1 0 100.0 4.0 Total 11 13 2 10 1 1 84.6 5.5 Rohit Sharma is an IPL legend and can destroy any bowler. But Avesh Khan has performed well against him previously. In their past encounters, Avesh has sent Rohit packing twice in a mere 13 deliveries. He has also bowled 10 dot balls, which implies that he has managed to keep Rohit muted. With a strike rate of a mere 84.6 against Avesh, Rohit has not played his best cricket. Avesh will want to employ his pace and variations to get the better of him again. Conversely, if Rohit is set, then he can dominate any bowler and hit huge runs. This confrontation may play a huge role in deciding the match. Nicholas Pooran vs Deepak Chahar Year Runs Balls Outs Dots 4s 6s SR Avg 2021 0 2 1 2 0 0 0.0 0.0 Total 0 2 1 2 0 0 0.0 0.0 Nicholas Pooran is a destructive middle-order batter. He is capable of hitting big shots and running heavily. Nevertheless, he has not performed well against Deepak Chahar. In their last match, Pooran was confronted with just two balls by Chahar and was dismissed without scoring. Chahar's skill to swing the ball and deliver precise balls makes him a difficult bowler to play against. Pooran will be keen to redeem his previous poor performance, whereas Chahar will look to get him dismissed early once again. If Pooran warms up, he can turn the game on its head, but Chahar will not let him get comfortable first. These five battles between the players will determine a major portion of the outcome of the game. LSG and MI have equally good teams, and these pivotal encounters will make the contest more thrilling. Cricket enthusiasts will have a keen contest to watch as these ace players clash with each other.