Published on: Apr 30, 2023 10:40 am IST|Updated on: Apr 30, 2023 10:42 am IST
Lucknow Super Giants are set to face off against Royal Challengers Bangalore for the second time in the 2023 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). After having played eight matches, LSG has secured the third position on the points table with five wins and three losses, while RCB stands in fifth position with four wins and four losses.
LSG is coming into this match with a confident win over Punjab Kings in their last match, where they registered a massive total of 257 runs in 20 overs. The team’s batting line-up is led by KL Rahul and Kyle Mayers, with Ayush Badoni, Marcus Stoinis, and Nicholas Pooran handling the middle order. LSG’s batting unit has been impressive, with almost all batsmen contributing to the team’s scores in the previous matches.
In their last match, Marcus Stoinis emerged as the highest run-scorer for LSG, with 72 runs off just 40 balls, including six boundaries and five sixes. Kyle Mayers also put on an impressive performance, scoring 54 runs off just 24 balls, with seven boundaries and four sixes. Nicholas Pooran added to the score with 45 runs off 19 balls, including seven boundaries and one six, while Ayush Badoni contributed 42 runs off 24 balls, with three boundaries and one six.
LSG also boasts a strong bowling unit, with a wide range of bowlers to choose from. In their last match against Punjab Kings, LSG used nine bowlers, including Marcus Stoinis, Kyle Mayers, Ayush Badoni, Naveen-ul-Haq, Avesh Khan, Amit Mishra, Ravi Bishnoi, Yash Thakur, and Krunal Pandya. While not all bowlers were successful, they were able to defend the target of 258 runs and restrict Punjab Kings to 201 runs in 19.5 overs. Yash Thakur was the most successful bowler, with four wickets to his name in 3.5 overs, while Naveen-ul-Haq picked three wickets in four overs.
As LSG takes on RCB on their home ground, the team will be looking to continue their winning momentum.
1. KL Rahul (c), 2. Kyle Mayers 3. Deepak Hooda 4. Nicholas Pooran (wk) 5. Krunal Pandya 6. Daniel Sams 7. Ayush Badoni 8. Avesh Khan 9. Yudhvir Singh 10. Naveen-ul-Haq 11. Ravi Bishnoi
KL Rahul (captain), Avesh Khan, Ayush Badoni, Quinton de Kock (wk), K Gowtham, Deepak Hooda, Prerak Mankad, Kyle Mayers, Amit Mishra, Mohsin Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq, Krunal Pandya, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Ravi Bishnoi, Daniel Sams, Karan Sharma, Romario Shepherd, Marcus Stoinis, Swapnil Singh, Jaydev Unadkat, Manan Vohra, Mark Wood, Mayank Yadav, Yash Thakur, Yudhvir Singh.
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Amit Mishra Stats in IPL
The veteran spinner has picked 4 wickets in 5 matches this season and has been LSG’s most consistent bowler. He will get more purchase from the surface at Ekana stadium and is a must-pick in LSG vs RCB Dream11 Prediction.
Nicholas Pooran Stats in IPL
Nicholas Pooran once again played a blinder of a knock, scoring 45 runs off 19 balls against Punjab Kings. He will once again be the player to watch out for in the LSG vs RCB match.
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