LSG vs KKR Dream11 Prediction: Two teams vying for a spot in the top-four in the Indian premier League (IPL) will clash as Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) host Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at their den Ekana Sports City, Lucknow, on Sunday evening. KKR beat LSG by 8 wickets at Eden Gardens earlier in the season.
Since Lucknow Super Giants came into existence in 2022, they have been one of the most consistent teams in the league. They finished 3rd in their debut campaign, followed by another 3rd place finish during IPL 2023.
Call it a twist of fate, LSG, at the moment, are sitting at 3rd on the IPL 2024 table. They have won 6 times in 10 games, just two short of their last season’s record. So, in a sense, they have made progress from last season.
LSG beat MI by four wickets in the last match
But KL Rahul will be under no illusion that his team’s position on the table can change in a jiffy. For, 6th-placed Delhi Capitals are just two points behind them, while fourth-placed Sunrisers Hyderabad are level on points with them. That’s why LSG must keep winning to keep their top-four destiny in their own hands.
It were the bowlers who ran the show for LSG in the last match against Mumbai Indians. After all, it’s not usual to restrict an IPL team to 144/7 in 20 overs, especially after how the scores have been inflated this season. All their main bowlers took wickets, which is great news for KL Rahul ahead of this match.
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Following their 24-run victory over Mumbai Indians in the last match, Kolkata Knight Riders improved their IPL 2024 record to 7 wins and 3 defeats in 10 matches. They are currently one of the most in-form teams in the league.
Shreyas Iyer‘s team will be even more motivated to win this game as a victory can elevate them to the same points as Rajasthan Royals. Therefore, both teams have a lot at stake in this crucial IPL 2024 encounter.
Mitchell Starc took four wickets against MI
LSG vs KKR Pitch & Weather Report
Pitch Report: As the season is finally coming to an end, the pitches in India are becoming slower due to overuse. The last match at Ekana Sports City, Lucknow, was a prime example of this as batters from both Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants struggled to play freely, with the ball coming slower off the pitch. However, expect the batters to still dominate proceedings. The team batting first must score in excess of 175-180 runs to stand a chance of winning the match.
Weather Report: The months of May and June are the hottest in most parts of India, and Lucknow is no exception. Even though this is an evening game, players will be greeted by the scorching heat, with the maximum temperature likely to reach as high as 42°C during the day. However, the weather conditions should cool down by a few degrees, with the temperature expected to come down to around 36°C-38°C when the match kicks off at 07:30 PM (IST). The humidity level is likely to remain around 20%, with little or no chance of rain.
LSG vs KKR Head To Head Record
| Matches played | 4 |
| LSG Wins | 03 |
| KKR Wins | 01 |
| No Result | 00 |
LSG vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Injury and availability News
Lucknow Super Giants
- Bowlers starred for LSG in the last match as they turned the screw on MI batters, restricting them to a meagre 144/7 in 20 overs.
- The bowling line-up should be more or less the same from the last match. Expect Mayank Yadav to play as an Impact Player if LSG bowl in the 2nd innings.
- Arshin Kulkarni‘s IPL journey got off to a horrendous start after the young player was dismissed on the first ball. But expect KL Rahul and the team management to give Kulkarni another chance.
- The same can be said about Ashton Turner, who didn’t have the desired impact on the team’s win. The Australian should find a place in LSG’s Playing XI.
Kolkata Knight Riders
- KKR can also credit their last win to their bowlers, who successfully defended the 169-run total.
- All their bowlers, except Vaibhav Arora, were right on target, led by Mitchell Starc who picked up a game-high four wickets. Varun Chakravarthy, Sunil Narine, and Andre Russell all shared two wickets between them.
- The batting unit of KKR picks itself, considering the form they are in at the moment.
- Phil Salt and Sunil Narine will open the innings, followed by Ankurish Raghuvanshi at No. 3 and Shreyas Iyer at No. 4.
- Harshit Rana is back available after serving a one-game ban. He is expected to come back straight into KKR’s Playing XI.
- That means, it might be a toss-up between Manish Pandey or Ramandeep Singh for the extra-batter spot in Kolkata’s Playing 11. Pandya impressed in his first IPL 2024 match with a timely 42-run innings off 31 deliveries.
Harshit Rana is back after serving a one-game ban
TOP Picks For LSG vs KKR Dream 11 Match
Captain Options:
- KL Rahul: One of the finest batters across all formats, it’s a travesty that he wasn’t picked in India’s squad for the T20 World Cup. He has been in good form all season, scoring crucial runs and leading his team by example. Considering this is a home game for LSG, consider him as either captain or Vice-captain in at least one LSG vs KKR Dream11 fantasy cricket team.
KL Rahul in IPL 2024: 406 runs (284 balls, 37X4s, 15X6s). - Phil Salt: KKR’s struggles in the last few seasons stemmed from the failure of their openers. However, this campaign has seen a change as Phil Salt has addressed that issue single-handedly. The 27-year-old England wicket-keeper batter is scoring plenty of runs and making all the right impacts on KKR‘s playing 11.
Phil Salt in IPL 2024: 397 runs (220 balls, 45X4s, 22X6s).
Leading scorer for KKR this season
- Sunil Narine: Sunil Narine is having the kind of season one can only dream of. It’s not an exaggeration by any stretch of the imagination; he is not only the leading wicket-taker for KKR but has also scored the second most runs for them up until now. This is a phenomenal personal achievement. He is the darling of Fantasy Cricket players as he guarantees points in every game.
Sunil Narine in IPL 2024: Matches: 10 | Runs: 380 | Wickets: 13. - Marcus Stoinis: The Australian all-rounder is also a unique player. He can play in a variety of positions, while his bowling skills are solid. He took one wicket in the last match and scored a magnificent 62 runs off 45 balls. He is surely a solid option to have in LSG vs KKR Dream11 Today’s IPL teams.
Marcus Stoinis in last IPL 2024 match: 62 runs (45 balls, 7X4s, 2X6s) | Wickets: 01. - Shreyas Iyer: Although he hasn’t been amongst the leading scorers in IPL 2024, we all know that is down to the role he is donning this season, and that is the role of a finisher. He is a fine batter who can win games on his own. The 29-year-old has scored 257 runs in 10 innings this season.
Shreyas Iyer in IPL 2024: 257 runs (187 balls, 24X4s, 10X6s).
Vice-Captain Options:
- Nicholas Pooran: Nicholas Pooran is not only scoring runs but also wreaking havoc on opponents to a degree that there’s no comeback for them. His runs have come at a crucial time when LSG needed a late push in the game. That’s an incredibly tough job for any batter. Consider the West Indian in your Today’s IPL Teams.
Nicholas Pooran in IPL 2024: 305 runs (190 balls, 18X4s, 22X6s). - Andre Russell: The West Indian all-rounder has been pretty consistent with his performances in IPL 2024. He is one of the leading wicket-takers for KKR having picked up 11 wickets in 10 matches. He has also scored 186 runs in 7 innings. A match winner on his day. He shouldn’t be overlooked at all.
Andre Russell in IPL 2024: Matches: 10 | Runs: 186 | Wickets: 10.
LSG’s trump card Mayank Yadav
- Mayank Yadav: Mayank Yadav has been the discovery of the season. He is a story in himself, showcasing how an unknown young prodigy burst onto the scene and enchanted everyone with his skills and temperament. He is one of a kind, a generational bowler who must be nurtured. At the moment, he is one of LSG’s best bowlers.
Mayank Yadav in IPL 2024: Matches: 04 | Wickets: 07.
Players Worth Considering In Fantasy Cricket Teams
- Yash Thakur: With 10 wickets, he is LSG’s leading wicket-taker this season. Incredible.
- Ayush Badoni: LSG’s batter has scored 137 runs in 8 innings, including one score of 55*.
- Venkatesh Iyer: Scored 70 runs off 52 deliveries in the last match. He has 224 runs in 9 innings this season.
- Mohsin Khan: In good form. Has taken 9 wickets in 7 innings this season.
- Varun Chakaravarthy: He has picked up 13 wickets in 10 IPL 2024 matches.
- Harshit Rana: Has taken 11 wickets in 8 innings this season.
- Mitchell Starc: The Australian came into his own in the last match with a four-wicket haul.
LSG vs KKR Predicted Lineups
Lucknow Super Giants Playing XI: KL Rahul (C), Arshin Kulkarni, Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Nicholas Pooran, Ashton Turner, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mohsin Khan, Mayank Yadav (IMPACT PLAYER)
Kolkata Knight Riders Playing XI: Phil Salt (WK), Sunil Narine, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Shreyas Iyer (C), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh / Manish Pandey, Mitchell Starc, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana (IMPACT PLAYER)
LSG vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Teams
LSG vs KKR Dream 11 Prediction Team 1 (Updated)
- Wicketkeepers: KL Rahul (C), N Pooran
- Batsmen: S Iyer, A Turner
- All-rounders: A Russell, S Narine (VC), M Stoinis
- Bowlers: V Chakaravarthy, H Rana, R Bishnoi, Y Thakur
LSG vs KKR Dream 11 Prediction Team 2 (Updated)
- Wicketkeepers: KL Rahul, P Salt
- Batsmen: S Iyer, A Badoni
- All-rounders: A Russell, S Narine (VC), M Stoinis (C)
- Bowlers: V Chakaravarthy, M Starc, Naveen-ul-Haq, Y Thakur
