Lucknow Super Giants come into this game after a great batting performance in their previous game where they scored 257 runs, the highest total of this season and the second-highest total of the Indian Premier League history. Unlike, the home team, Royal Challengers Bangalore will come into the match after a disappointing performance with the bat against Kolkata Knight Riders where they failed to chase 200 in Chinnaswamy. Here is all you need to know before the LSG vs RCB clash.
Lucknow Super Giants, currently second on the points table has 10 points in 8 games and will be fighting for the top 2 spot. LSG has had mixed performances with the bat during the season but will be impressed with the fact that star Quinton de Kock who is sitting on the bench hasn’t been missed. The last match saw performances from opener Kyle Mayers, young Indian uncapped player Ayush Badoni, Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis and West Indian skipper Nicholas Pooran.
Royal Challengers Bangalore, currently sixth on the points table has 8 points in 8 games and will like some wins under their belt to get a grip on the playoffs spot. RCB will come into the clash after facing a defeat from Kolkata Knight Riders. Even in the return fixture they failed to overcome LSG’s batting prowess and lost the game in a last-ball thriller.
LSG vs RCB Match Details
Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, Match 43, IPL 2023
Venue:
Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Date & Time:
Monday, May 01, 7:30 PM IST
LSG vs RCB Pitch Report
The Ekana Stadium’s surface is comparatively slower than average. The toss-winning team could choose to go to bat first. Spinners will be quite effective in this situation, and anything over 170 will be a strong total.
LSG vs RCB Probable Playing XIs
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
KL Rahul (c), Kyle Mayers, Ayush Badoni, Deepak Hooda, Marcus Stoinis, Krunal Pandya, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Naveen-ul-Haq, Avesh Khan, Yash Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
Virat Kohli (c), Faf du Plessis, Shahbaz Ahmed, Glenn Maxwell, Mahipal Lomror, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Suyash Prabhudessai, Wanindu Hasaranga, Josh Hazlewood, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj
LSG vs RCB Probable Best Performers
Probable best batter:
Virat Kohli:
The legendary batsman Virat Kohli is currently in excellent form. He is ranked fifth on the IPL 2023 Orange Cap leaderboard with 333 runs scored in eight games. Even in the most recent game, the acting captain was able to make a half-century. In Lucknow, where the ball will typically stay low, Virat can once more play a magnificent inning.
Probable best bowler:
Mohammed Siraj:
The expert pacer is undoubtedly among the top bowlers in the current campaign. Mohammed Siraj has taken 14 wickets in his first eight games, which puts him in third place for the IPL Purple Cap. It would be intriguing to see how he does against the LSG batsmen, who are currently on fire, given that he has been brutal with the new ball.
Match Prediction: Lucknow Super Giants to win the match
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.
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