In the IPL 2026 match on May 4, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) faced a disappointing defeat against Mumbai Indians (MI), losing by six wickets at Wankhede Stadium. LSG batted first, posting a total of 228 runs with Nicholas Pooran leading the charge, scoring 63 runs off 21 balls. However, their batting order drew criticism, particularly the decision to have Aiden Markram bat at No. 5, which Veda Krishnamurthy described as a tactical mistake. Former all-rounder Sanjay Bangar echoed her sentiments, emphasizing the need for LSG to commit to a consistent strategy. With this loss, LSG has now suffered six consecutive defeats, leaving them at the bottom of the IPL points table with only two points from nine matches. Their last victory was against Kolkata Knight Riders on April 9. The team's struggles are compounded by underwhelming performances from key players, including skipper Rishabh Pant, who has managed just 204 runs in nine innings.