Lucknow Super Giants clash with Kolkata Knight Riders in their first-ever encounter at the BRSABV Ekana Stadium on May 5th, kicking off at 19:30 local time. The Lucknow pitch tends to offer a two-paced surface, resulting in modest scores. With the last match witnessing a total of 289 runs, expectations are for a first innings par total to hover around 160-165, indicating a challenging yet competitive battle.
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LSG vs KKR Prediction
Lucknow Super Giants, with six wins this season, are just two points behind KKR, currently holding second place. Following a loss to Rajasthan Royals, Lucknow bounced back with a win against Mumbai Indians, entering this fixture in strong form.
Kolkata Knight Riders secured a thrilling win in their last match after a rocky start at 57/5. Despite the batting struggle, their bowlers excelled, securing a win. KKR will aim for a stronger batting performance in this game, building on their recent success.
KKR vs LSG Betting Tips
Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants– Coin Toss
In the 14 IPL matches at this venue, both batting first and fielding first have yielded six wins each. Recent trends heavily favor chasing, with teams comfortably chasing down targets like 145, 199, 177, and 168. Expect the toss-winning team to opt to chase without hesitation.
Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants – Who Will Win?
We are backing the Kolkata Knight Riders for their consistent powerplay performances and effective spin bowling. Expect KKR to secure a win in this contest.
Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants – Top Batters
For Lucknow Super Giants, our batting picks are Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, and KL Rahul. Pooran’s stellar form, averaging 61 with a strike rate of 160.52, makes him a standout choice. Stoinis boasts six 50+ scores in the last two IPL seasons.
Venkatesh Iyer, Phil Salt, and Sunil Narine are our top tips with the bat for KKR. Narine’s recent struggles notwithstanding, we anticipate a significant contribution from him at the top of the order. Salt’s explosive 89* in the last encounter against Lucknow and consistent performances make him a key player to watch.
Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants– Top Bowler
For Lucknow Super Giants, our bowling picks are Ravi Bishnoi, Yash Thakur, and Naveen-ul-Haq. Naveen showcased his prowess in the last match, dismissing Hardik Pandya with a stellar economy rate. Bishnoi’s impressive T20 record adds to the bowling depth.
Mitchell Starc, Sunil Narine, and Varun Chakravarthy are our recommendations for KKR. Starc’s recent strong performance and previous success against Lucknow make him a standout choice. Narine, a consistent performer with both bat and ball, remains a key asset.
KKR vs LSG Prediction & Tips – Batting First Team Scores
With the last match witnessing a total of 289 runs, expectations are for a first innings par total to hover around 160-165, indicating a challenging yet competitive battle.
LSG vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Playing XI
Kolkata Knight Riders
- Phil Salt (wk)
- Sunil Narine
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi
- Shreyas Iyer (capt)
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Rinku Singh
- Andre Russell
- Ramandeep Singh
- Mitchell Starc
- Vaibhav Arora
- Varun Chakaravarthy.
- Impact Sub: Manish Pandey
Lucknow Super Giants
- KL Rahul (c & wk)
- Marcus Stoinis
- Deepak Hooda
- Nicholas Pooran
- Ashton Turner
- Ayush Badoni
- Krunal Pandya
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Naveen-ul-Haq
- Mohsin Khan
- Mayank Yadav
- Impact Sub: Arshin Kulkarni.
LSG vs KKR Live Score IPL 2024
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LSG vs KKR Prediction & Tips – Head to Head
| Matches Played | KKR Won | LSG Won | Tie | NR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Last 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
LSG vs KKR Betting Odds
Bookmakers favor KKR to rebound offering odds of 1.75 for their win while LSG stands at 2.05. Both teams are eager to return to winning form, but KKR, backed by their bowling skills, is tipped as the stronger side.
LSG vs KKR Prediction & Tips – Betting Tips
- KL Rahul has been in phenomenal form, having scored over 400 runs in this tournament. We back him as the top run scorer for Lucknow Super Giants in this game.
- Considering Yash Thakur’s form, we suggest betting on him to be the leading wicket-taker for Lucknow Super Giants against KKR.
- Phil Salt boasts an impressive average of 44.11 in this competition. We predict him to be KKR’s highest run scorer against Lucknow Super Giants.
- Despite a challenging campaign, Mitchell Starc showed his skills with a remarkable performance of 4/33 recently. Back him to be KKR’s top wicket-taker in this match.
- With Starc’s confidence likely soaring, we suggest betting on him to take over 1.5 wickets in this fixture.
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Last Updated on May 5, 2024
