LSG vs KKR: In today’s 54th match of IPL 2024, there will be a clash between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), in which the playoff prospects will get an even more exciting turn.
This match will be played on Sunday, May 5 at 07.30 pm at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, where both the teams will compete with their respective strengths.
The Lucknow team, which has won 6 of its 10 matches, is currently placed third in the points table. At the same time, Kolkata has strengthened its hold on second place by winning 7 out of its 10 matches.
LSG’s highest score so far against Kolkata is 210. Kolkata’s highest score against Lucknow is 208.
In the last encounter between the two teams, Kolkata had defeated Lucknow, with LSG scoring 161/7 in 20 overs.
In reply, Kolkata achieved the target in 15.4 overs and won by 8 wickets. KKR’s Phil Salt was adjudged Player of the Match for his inning of 89 runs in 47 balls.
Talking about today’s match, KL Rahul and Sunil Narayan will be excellent captaincy options for both the teams.
Rahul, under whose captaincy Lucknow has won many matches, will be the focus of all attention for his batting and leadership skills. On the other hand, Narayan’s spin bowling and his batting performance in the power play could prove decisive for Kolkata.
The pitch at the Ekana Stadium has delivered varied performances this season. While the fast bowlers were helped in the initial matches, the pitch has become slower with time and the spinners have started getting more help.
Therefore, the victory of this match will not only bring changes in the points table but will also prove to be decisive towards making a place in the playoffs.
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