LSG vs RR Match Prediction: IPL 2024 Match 44, Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match?

LSG vs RR Match Prediction: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will be eying a hattrick of wins when they play Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at Ekana Sports City, in Lucknow, on Saturday evening. KL Rahul‘s team can also move within two points of top spot if they win in this game, whereas RR could have the chance to move to 16 points, a tally that has been enough in the past to qualify for playoffs, if they beat LSG here in Lucknow.

Match Preview

LSG and RR started their IPL 2024 campaign with the game against each other at Sawai Mansingh Stadium on March 24. RR won that game by 20 runs and laid the marker down for the rest of their season, but LSG have come a long way since losing that match. They played seven games after that defeat, winning five times and losing twice.

But the biggest acid test for KL Rahul’s team was the back-to-back games against Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Those two were the matches where LSG‘s credentials were put to the biggest of the test, and the Lucknow outfit came out with lying colors, beating the reigning champions with ease in both games. Following those two wins, LSG improved their record to 5 wins and 3 defeats in four matches, sitting fourth heading into this game.

Marcus Stoinis scored an unbeatn 124 during the big chase against CSK

Rajasthan Royals are the best team in the league in every possible department. Their bowlers, the likes of Yuzvendra Chahal and Trent Boult are in terrific form, while the batting unit is as stocked as it can be.

The Royals beat Mumbai Indians by 9 wickets in the last game and improved their current run to four straight wins. If Sanju Samson’s team win here, they will have 16 points which might be enough for a place in the playoffs.

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LSG vs RR Match Details

Ekana Sports City Stadium Pitch Report

Although this is a terrific batting pitch, the batters still have to be on their toes to get the better of bowlers, mainly because the pitch offers some assistance to slow bowlers and spinners. That said, in the big scheme of things, for the maximum duration of 40 overs, expect batters to dominate proceedings. The team batting first is expected to cross the 180-run mark.

LSG vs RR Head-To-Head Record

This will be the 5th meeting between Lucknow Super Giants and Rajasthan Royals in the IPL. And the 2008 champions have absolutely dominated this particular fixture, winning three times in four head-to-head encounters against the Lucknow outfit.
In the last head-to-head match, RR pipped LSG once again, with the former winning by 20 runs.

Last Meeting Between LSG vs RR
RR: 193/4 (1st innings)
LSG: 173/6 (2nd innings)

LSG vs RR Predicted Playing 11:

Lucknow Super Giants Predicted Lineup:
Quinton de Kock
KL Rahul (C/WK)
Marcus Stoinis
Devdutt Padikkal
Nicholas Pooran
Deepak Hooda
Ayush Badoni
Krunal Pandya
Matt Henry
Ravi Bishnoi
Mohsin Khan
Yash Thakur (IMPACT PLAYER)

Rajasthan Royals Predicted Lineup:
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Jos Buttler
Sanju Samson (C/WK)
Riyan Parag
Rovman Powell
Shimron Hetmyer
Dhruv Jurel
Ravichandran Ashwin
Trent Boult
Avesh Khan
Sandeep Sharma
Yuzvendra Chahal (IMPACT PLAYER)

LSG vs RR Match Prediction: Best Batters And Bowlers

LSG Probable highest scorer: KL Rahul | Nicholas Pooran | Quinton de Kock

LSG‘s captain fantastic is leading the team like a true leader, setting the tone with his batting. The 32-year-old has so far scored 302 runs in 8 innings, including two scores of half centuries.

Nicholas Pooran is enjoying his life in IPL 2024. He has only one role and that is to come and smash the bowlers right from the first ball. So far so good, he has been able to achieve that with aplomb. Surely, Pooran is a solid option for the captain or vice-captain pick in LSG vs RR Fantasy cricket teams.

Pooran’s Strike-rate in IPL 2024 is 169.69

Marcus Stoinis produced a one-man show in the last match against CSK when he blasted an unbeaten century against the reigning champions, winning the game singlehandedly for his team. He was simply outstanding. Considering he also bowls one or two overs, he always offers a good chance for good amount of fantasy cricket points.

RR Probable Highest Scorer: Jos Buttler | Riyan Parag | Yashasvi Jaiswal

Jos Buttler has scored two centuries in IPL 2024. The Englishman has so far scored 285 runs across 7 innings, including 28 fours and 10 sixes. Considering the form, Buttler should be included in your Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Teams.

Came out from pressure with blazing guns as he smashed a brilliant century against MI. The inning is all more special as the 22-year-old played the 60-ball 104-run innings during the chase. He is back and should be in your LSG vs RR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Teams.

Yashavi Jaiswal Playing A Big Shot In RR vs MI IPL 2024 Match

Riyan Parag has been out of this world in IPL 2024. Nobody could have predicted that the young Indian batter would be outscoring the likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson and Jos Buttler. The 22-year-old has been truly remarkable. He is batting like there’s no 2nd innings for him, giving his all on the field.

LSG Probable Best Bowler: Yash Thakur | Matt Henry | Mayank Yadav

LSG’s Achilles heal is their bowling unit. Ravi Bishnoi is struggling, while international stars such as Naveen-ul-Haq and Shamar Joseph have been bang average at best. But Yash Thakur has managed to impressed, while Matt Henry has also provided some level of sustainability in the pace department. The duo can be considered in Fantasy Cricket Teams.

It’s worth mentioning that Yash Thakur is the leading wicket-taker for LSG having picked up 9 wickets in 7 matches.

If Mayank Yadav is fit, he he should be, by any means, in your Dream11 Fantasy Cricket teams. He is a fast bowling sensation who is being tipped as a future superstar in Indian cricket set up.

RR Probable Best Bowler: Trent Boult | Yuzvendra Chahal

With 13 wickets in 8 innings, Yuzvendra Chahal is the leading wicket-taker for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2024. The 33-year-old has put himself in contention for a place in Team India’s World Cup Squad after some incredible performances this season. If you are looking to pick a spinner in LSG vs RR IPL 2024 Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Teams, then Chahal should be the option.

Trent Boult has maintained his economy well below 8 runs per over and that’s a solid return for any fast bowler in the T20 games. The New Zealander is also 2nd on RR‘s wickets list, having picked up 9 wickets in 8 games. He can rip through any batting line up and that’s why Boult should be in your LSG vs RR Dream11 Today IPL Teams.

Special mention for Sandeep Sharma, who was super special, almost unplayable, in the last match against Mumbai Indians, when he bulldozed his way to a 5-wicket haul.

Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match Between LSG vs RR

This season, the teams are crossing the 200-run mark like a camel traverse through desert, without difficult and with a smooth transition. This tells a lot about the teams’ mentality, in particular of batters’, who have evolved into all-hitting monsters. This particular game is likely to head in the same direction. The team batting first will aim for more than 200 runs at least, or otherwise, the game could be hard to save for the team defending in the 2nd innings.

Both LSG and RR are in terrific form. Both have won enough games to show their credentials. But the Royals have been class above most teams in the league. That’s why they are being seen as favorite to clinch a win in this game as well.

Chances Of A Win
LSG: 45%
RR: 55%

Disclaimer: The above match prediction is based on the data and instincts of the writer. While picking players for your team, consider the points mentioned above, and make your own wise decision.