Lucknow Super Giants debuted in IPL 2022 and have impressively secured playoff berths in the past two seasons. In the previous year, they clinched the third position on the points table, tied with the Chennai Super Kings. However, despite their strong performance, they found themselves in the Eliminator due to a slightly lower net run rate than the eventual champions. Unfortunately, they faced defeat against Mumbai Indians in that crucial match, ending their journey in the tournament.
Both teams have strengthened their squads in the auction and are eager to kickstart the season with a victory. Fans can anticipate an exciting clash on Sunday.
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Pitch Report:
The Sawai Mansingh Stadium favors batsmen, with five matches played there during the last IPL season. Three matches were won by teams batting first, while the chasing teams emerged victorious twice. The average first-innings score was 172. One of the standout matches of the season occurred at this venue on May 7 between Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad, where the visitors successfully chased down a target of 215 runs. The boundary sizes are moderate, providing some comfort to the bowlers.
Lucknow Super Giants Squad:
Kyle Mayers, Devdutt Padikkal, Ayush Badoni, Nicholas Pooran (wk), KL Rahul (c), Marcus Stoinis, Krunal Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Yash Thakur, Mohsin Khan
Probable Star Performers of the Match:
Probable Best Batter:
Yashasvi Jaiswal showcased his potential in the previous IPL season, finishing as the fifth-highest run-scorer with 625 runs from 14 matches, boasting an impressive average of 48.08 and a strike rate of 163.61. His stellar performances earned him a spot in the Indian Test and T20I squads. Coming off as the leading run-scorer in the recent Test series against England, Jaiswal is expected to continue his solid form at the top of the order, much to the delight of Rajasthan fans.
Probable Best Bowler:
Yuzvendra Chahal faces stiff competition for a spot in the Indian T20 squad, with Ravi Bishnoi also vying for selection. Despite experiencing a slightly inconsistent performance in the latter half of the previous IPL season, Chahal remains a formidable force with his wrist spin. With 21 wickets from 14 matches in 2023, Chahal’s four overs will be crucial for Lucknow Super Giants, and his performance against Rajasthan Royals will be closely watched, especially as he aims to secure his place in the T20 World Cup squad.
