Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will host Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 44th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Saturday. Led by captain Rahul, LSG will go into the match fresh from defeating Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a high-scoring match in Chennai. With five wins and three losses, LSG currently stands at fourth place in the IPL 2024 standings with 10 points. On the other hand, Sanju Samson-led RR has been the most dominant team in IPL 2024 so far.
Having registered seven wins and suffered just one defeat, RR leads the IPL 2024 standings with 14 points.
Ahead of another crucial encounter in IPL 2024, we take a look at the expected line-ups for both sides.
LSG 11th Prediction
Quinton de Kock
Quinton de Kock, LSG’s adventurous opening batsman, has scored 228 runs in eight matches in IPL 2024. Souths have already slammed three fifties this season and will be looking to register another big score against RR.
KL Rahul (Captain/Wicket-Keeper)
Captain KL Rahul has led LSG this season from the front. The stylish right-handed batsman is LSG’s top run-scorer in IPL 2024, having amassed 302 runs in eight matches with a fifty to his name. Rahul will aim to continue his scintillating form on Saturday.
Marcus Stoinis
Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis produced a brilliant knock to help LSG chase down 211 against hosts CSK in their last match. Batting at No. 3. Stoinis smashed an unbeaten 124 off just 63 balls, laced with 13 fours and a maximum of sixes. He will look to contribute with both bat and ball, having scored 254 runs and taken two wickets this season.
Nicholas Buran
Nicholas Pooran has been one of the most consistent performers with the bat for LSG in IPL 2024. The explosive batsman has amassed 280 runs in eight matches at an average of 70 and a strike rate of 169.69. Pooran could be a game-changer for LSG against RR’s quality bowling line-up.
Deepak Hooda
Deepak Hooda scored a match-winning 17 not out from just six balls to help LSG register a memorable win over CSK in Chennai. Batting at number six, Hooda put together a stunning 55-run stand with Stoinis to guide LSG to a remarkable win. He can once again play a key role against RR.
Aayush Badoni
Youngster Aayush Badoni has played in various positions for LSG this season. The right-handed batsman has scored 113 runs in eight matches at a strike rate of 124.17. He will look to make another useful contribution on Saturday.
Krunal Pandya
The experienced Krunal Pandya is a key player for LSG with both bat and ball. The 33-year-old all-rounder took five wickets and scored 58 runs in eight matches in IPL 2024. He can play a pivotal role with his all-round skills against an in-form Rajasthan side.
Henry died
LSG’s Matt Henry produced a fine spell against CSK in a high-scoring encounter in their previous match. Right-arm spinner Ajinkya Rahane was dismissed to finish with figures of 4-0-28-1 and will look to provide early breakthroughs against RR’s batting-heavy line-up.
Ravi Bishnoi
LSG star Ravi Bishnoi has scalped five wickets in eight matches this season. Despite bowling at a decent economy rate of 8.47, LSG expects more wickets from the talented bowler.
Mohsin Khan
Mohsin Khan has been one of LSG’s standout bowlers in IPL 2024. The 25-year-old left-arm pacer has taken seven wickets in five matches at an average of 27.85 and will look to add to his wicket tally on Saturday.
Yash Thakur
Right-arm spinner Yash Thakur has been the leading wicket-taker for LSG this season. Thakur has already taken nine wickets in seven matches at an average of 28.77 and will hold the key for LSG in the bowling department against the Royals.
Sub effect
Mayank Yadav/Divdutt Padikkal
Predicted RR 11th
Yashavi Jaiswal
RR’s brilliant opener Yashasvi Jaiswal returned to form with a match-winning century against Mumbai Indians in their last match. Chasing 180, Jaiswal remained unbeaten with 104 off just 60 balls to lead RR to a nine-wicket win in Jaipur and the southpaw will look to continue his form against LSG.
Jos Butler
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s opening partner Jos Buttler has also been in scintillating form this season. Buttler has scored 285 runs in seven matches at an average of 57 and a strike rate of 146.90, including a brilliant ton against KKR and will be aiming for another big knock in Lucknow.
Sanju Samson
Sanju Samson has been one of the standout players for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2024. The 29-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman has amassed 314 runs in eight matches at an average of 62.80 and a strike rate of 152.42. He will need to continue his form to feature in India’s squad for the T20 World Cup.
Ryan Baraj
Young Riyan Parag has been RR’s top run-scorer this season so far. Batting at number four, Parag amassed 318 runs in eight matches at an average of 63.60 and a strike rate of 161.42. He will once again hold the key in the middle order for the Royals and will hope to maintain his position as RR’s top run-scorer this season.
Dhruv Gurel
India international Dhruv Jurel is another quality inclusion in RR’s XI. The Indian youngster scored 50 runs in five innings in IPL 2024. With RR ousted from the top flight, Jurel has limited opportunities and will look to impress in Lucknow.
Shimron Hetmer
West Indies explosive batsman Shimron Hetmyer has been one of the best players in T20 cricket. Hetmyer scored 70 runs in limited overs at an impressive strike rate of 194.44. He will look to contribute against LSG if any opportunity arises.
Roffman Powell
West Indies T20I captain Rovman Powell is a match-winner on his day. The 30-year-old has made three appearances for the Royals this season and has also made some useful contributions. He is expected to retain his place in RR’s starting XI against LSG.
Ravichandran Ashwin
Veteran cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin can contribute with both bat and ball in the T20 format. However, Ashwin has only picked up a wicket and scored 53 runs in seven matches this season. Ashwin aims to make a comeback with an all-round performance in Lucknow.
Trent Bolt
RR star Trent Boult has provided early breakthroughs for Royals in IPL 2024 so far. The left-arm fast bowler has picked up nine wickets in eight matches at an economy of 7.46 and could trouble the LSG line-up on Saturday.
Afesh Khan
Indian Avesh Khan has been the wicket-taker for RR this season. The right-arm pacer has taken eight wickets in as many matches at an economy of 9.41. Avesh can play a crucial role in midfield against LSG.
Yuzvendra Chahal
Yuzvendra Chahal has been the joint-leading wicket-taker in IPL 2024. The star leg-spinner has already taken 13 wickets in eight matches at an economy of 8.83. He could once again be a major leader of the Lucknow royal family.
Sub effect
Sandeep Sharma
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