Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will be taking on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 53rd match of IPL 2022 on 7th May from 7:30 PM onwards at the MCA Stadium, Pune.
Lucknow Super Giants is on the verge of qualifications with 14 points and four games left to play. However, it's a must-win game for the Knights as they are in a do-or-die situation with just 8 points in 10 games.
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LSG Vs KKR: 53rd Match Preview
Match Details:-
Match: Lucknow Super Giants vs Kolkata Knight Riders – Match 53
Venue: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune.
Date & Time: 7th May 2022 at 7:30 PM (IST)
Where to Watch Live: Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar, and JIO TV.
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Pitch Report: LSG Vs KKR: Match 53
Pitch Report: The pitch of Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium allows the batters to amass good runs in the initial overs. As the match progresses, the spinners find the surface helpful. Quick bowlers can flourish throughout if they deliver in the right areas.
Head to Head Stats:
Both the teams are playing for the first time against each other as LSG is a newcomer this season.
Injury News:
There is no injury news till now from both teams.
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Team News: LSG Vs KKR
Lucknow Super Giants :
KL Rahul-led Lucknow has faced ups and downs in the tournament. So far LSG has collected 14 points in 10 games and is just two wins away to be eligible for the playoffs of this season. Skipper Rahul is in good touch while Krunal Pandya doing great with the bowl. Holder and Stoinis added strength to the teams playing xi. They will be looking for a victory again here at Pune's MCA Stadium against KKR.
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Kolkata Knight Riders :
On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders are in a do-or-die situation and need to win all their remaining games to keep their hopes alive in the playoffs race. However, so far KKR has recorded four wins in ten games and struggling at the bottom of the table. They desperately needed a win here just like they grab one in the last game. Nitish Rana and Rinku Singh proved their talent. Both of them played an unbeaten knock and gifted a victory to the Knights. They will be looking to grab another victory here to go up in the points table.
LSG Vs KKR: Match 53: Possible Playing XI
Lucknow Super Giants :
KL Rahul (C)
Quinton De Kock (wk)
Deepak Hooda
Marcus Stoinis
Krunal Pandya
Ayush Badoni
Jason Holder
Krishnappa Gowtham
Dushmanta Chameera
Mohsin Khan
Ravi Bishnoi
Kolkata Knight Riders :
Aaron Finch
Baba Indrajit (wk)
Shreyas Iyer (C)
Nitish Rana
Rinku Singh
Andre Russell
Sunil Narine
Anukul Roy
Umesh Yadav
Shivam Mavi
Tim Southee
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IPL Fantasy Cricket Dream11 Team Prediction: LSG Vs KKR: Match 53:
Wicket-keeper: Quinton De Kock, KL Rahul
Batters: Deepak Hooda, Shreyas Iyer, Rinku Singh
All-rounders: Andree Russell, Jason Holder, Krunal Pandya
Bowlers: Tim Southee, Umesh Yadav, Mohsin Khan
Captain: KL Rahul
Vice-Captain: Shreyas Iyer
Other C/VC options: Krunal Pandya, Quinton De Kock, and Tim Southee
You must change your team if any of these players aren't announced in the starting lineup.