On 7th April, it will be LSG vs SRH as the Lucknow Super Giants will play host to Sunrisers Hyderabad. This will be the 10th game of IPL 2023, the match will take place in the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow.
LSG performance
The Super Giants are currently in fifth place in the points standings after winning one of their first two games. They scored a total of 193 runs in 20 overs to defeat Delhi Capitals in the opening game by 50 runs. Mark Wood was named the Player of the Match after taking a fifer. LSG won the toss and chose to field when playing Chennai Super Kings in the second game. For the first wicket, Devon Conway and Ruturaj Gaikwad contributed 110 runs in 9.1 overs. In 20 overs, CSK scored 217 runs while losing seven wickets. LSG was cruising towards the target after scoring 80 runs while on the power play. However, they lost a few wickets quickly, which caused the campaign to fail. LSG managed 205 runs for the loss of seven wickets in 20 overs, losing the match by 12 runs despite the efforts of Nicholas Pooran and Ayush Badoni to save the team.
SRH performance
On Sunday, April 2, the Sunrisers faced the Rajasthan Royals in their first match, and after winning the toss, they decided to bowl. In the absence of Aiden Markram, who represented South Africa in the ODI series against the Netherlands, Bhuvneshwar Kumar led the team. Batting first, the Royals scored 203 runs in 20 overs while losing five wickets, with half centuries from Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, and Sanju Samson among others. For the Sunrisers, Umran Malik took one wicket, T Natarajan and Fazalhaq Farooqi each took two. Sunrisers’ pursuit got off to the worst possible start when they lost two wickets in the first over. Even before the first ten overs were through, half the team had returned to the pavilion. Sunrisers were able to score 131 runs in 20 overs thanks in part to some late contributions from Abdul Samad. They ultimately suffered a 72-run defeat.
LSG vs SRH Match Details
Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Date and Time: Friday, April 7, 7:30 pm
Where to watch: Star Sports network on TV, Jio Cinema for live streaming
LSG vs SRH pitch report
The pitch at Ekana Stadium is expected to have a balance between bat and ball. We have seen in the previous nine matches that the team winning the toss opting to bowl. Today, we might see a change as it is expected that the pitch will slow down as the game progresses and that will entice the captains to opt to bat if they win the toss.
LSG vs SRH probable playing XIs
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
KL Rahul (C), Quinton de Kock (wk), Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya, Kyle Mayers, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Ravi Bishnoi, Mark Wood, Yash Thakur, Avesh Khan
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
Abhishek Sharma, Mayank Agarwal, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram (C), Harry Brook, Glenn Phillips (wk), Adil Rashid, Washington Sundar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umran Malik, T Natarajan.
LSG vs SRH probable best performers
LSG probable best batter
Kyle Mayers: The West-Indian opening batsman has been in superb touch for the Lucknow team. In two games so far he has scored half-century in each of them.
LSG probable best bowler
Mark Wood: The English speedster leads the list for most wickets this season. In the opening game he took 5 of DC’s wickets. In the second game too he took wickets as he picked 3 of the CSK batters. He went for runs in the second game and he would like to change that.
SRH probable best batter
Mayank Agarwal: Even though it was a complete disaster from the SRH batting line-up in the first game, Mayank looked in fine touch while he was at the crease.
SRH probable best bowler
Umran Malik: Since his debut in the IPL and Indian team, the Kashmiri pacer has impressed everyone with his pace. He managed to pick only a solitary wicket in their first game but he could bounce back strongly in this game.
Today’s 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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