Mumbai Indians (MI), riding a four-match winning streak in IPL 2025, face a dual challenge against Lucknow Super Giants and scorching Mumbai heat on April 27. With the match scheduled for 3:30 PM at Wankhede Stadium, MI has shifted practice sessions to 3:00 PM to acclimatize to daytime conditions after exclusively playing night games this season. 

Abandoning their usual 6:00 PM sessions under lights, MI will train mid-afternoon for two days to simulate match-day heat and humidity. 

The move follows incidents like Ishant Sharma (DC) collapsing due to heat exhaustion and Prasidh Krishna (GT) battling cramps in Ahmedabad’s daytime games. 

MI’s resurgence, fueled by Rohit Sharma (back-to-back fifties) and Trent Boult (4/26 vs SRH), has propelled them to third place. Their latest win – a 7-wicket thrashing of SRH – showcased dominant batting and disciplined bowling. 

The high-stakes clash against LSG tests MI’s ability to balance physical endurance with tactical execution. With temperatures expected near 38°C, hydration and rotation strategies will be critical.