KKR will be looking to field a strong playing XI for their upcoming IPL 2024 clash against Lucknow Super Giants at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The key focus will be on the Playing XI prediction, head-to-head stats, venue records, pitch and weather updates of the KKR vs LSG clash
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KKR VS LSG IPL 2024 Match today:
The highly anticipated clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants will take place at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday as part of match 28 of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Kolkata Knight Riders, under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer, will be up against Lucknow Super Giants, captained by KL Rahul, in what promises to be an exciting encounter.
The upcoming IPL 2024 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants holds significant importance for the Gautam Gambhir-mentored KKR side. This encounter marks the first of a five-match home stretch for KKR, an opportunity they will be fully aware can prove decisive in their quest to secure a play-off berth for the first time since 2021. Currently placed second in the points table with three wins from four games, KKR will be aiming to capitalize on home conditions to strengthen their position. In contrast, LSG find themselves in fourth place, having won three and lost two of their five matches so far in the tournament.
Predictions of Playing XIs: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants, IPL 2024
KKR’s Predicted XI vs LSG: Sunil Narine, Phil Salt, Venkatesh Iyer, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Shreyas Iyer (c), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Mitchell Starc, Anukul Roy, Varun Chakravarthy, Vaibhav.
Impact Subs: Suyash Sharma and Ramandeep Singh
Key KKR Player to Watch: After a slow start to the season, all eyes will be on Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Shreyas Iyer to bounce back in a big way against Lucknow Super Giants. Iyer’s scores so far – 0, 39*, 18 and 34 – have been far from satisfactory, and he will be keen to play a match-defining innings to silence his critics and steer KKR to victory. The KKR team management will be hoping for Iyer to rediscover his best form and lead from the front in this crucial encounter.
LSG predicted XI vs KKR: KL Rahul (c), Quinton de Kock, Devdutt Padikkal, Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Arshad Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Yash Thakur
Impact Subs: M. Siddharth and Deepak Hooda
Key LSG Player to Watch: LSG skipper KL Rahul has shown promising form in the initial matches, getting off to starts consistently. However, he will be eager to convert these starts into a big, match-winning innings against KKR. Additionally, as the team’s wicket-keeper, Rahul will be keen to showcase his all-round skills and improve his strike rate, which could potentially bolster his chances of securing a place in India’s T20 World Cup squad later this year.
KKR vs LSG head-to-head
LSG have had the upper hand in their previous three meetings with KKR, emerging victorious on each occasion. However, the upcoming clash at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata is expected to be a closely contested affair. Playing at their home ground and backed by a fervent crowd, KKR, led by Shreyas Iyer, will be considered the favorites to clinch victory this time around.
KKR vs LSG squads
Kolkata Knight Riders: Shreyas Iyer (c), KS Bharat, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rinku Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Sherfane Rutherford, Manish Pandey, Andre Russell, Nitish Rana, Venkatesh Iyer, Anukul Roy, Ramandeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Sunil Narine, Vaibhav Arora, Chetan Sakariya, Harshit Rana, Suyash Sharma, Mitchell Starc, Dushmantha Chameera, Sakib Hussain and Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Phil Salt
Lucknow Super Giants: KL Rahul (c), Quinton de Kock, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Kyle Mayers, Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Devdutt Padikkal, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Krunal Pandya, Yudhvir Singh, Prerak Mankad, Yash Thakur, Amit Mishra, Shamar Joseph, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, K. Gowtham, Arshin Kulkarni, M. Siddharth, Ashton Turner, Matt Henry and Mohd Arshad Khan.
Pitch Report:
The iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata is renowned for its competitive wickets, captivating players of all skill sets also once known for its tricky playing conditions, has seen a shift in recent times. The pitch has favored the batters, as evidenced by the 200-plus totals scored in the lone IPL 2024 fixture held at this iconic venue. Fans can expect another high-scoring encounter, with the batsmen from both Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants looking to capitalize on the batting-friendly surface.
KKR vs LSG Weather Report
The weather forecast for the IPL 2024 match between KKR and LSG at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on April 14th indicates clear skies throughout the day. Temperatures are expected to range between 36 and 32 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels are projected to rise from 33% at 3 PM IST to 50% by 7 PM IST, as per AccuWeather predictions
