The Lucknow Super Giants will take on the Kolkata Knight Riders in match no. 53 of the Indian Premier League 2022. The LKN vs KOL match will be played at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune on Saturday, May 07, 2022.
The Lucknow Super Giants continue their good run of form in the tournament so far. The KL Rahul-led side has managed to win 7 out of the last 10 encounters and are one of the major favourites for this year’s IPL. The Kolkata Knight Riders, on the other hand, are currently at the bottom half of the points table with just 6 points to their name. They have won just 4 matches and lost 6 matches in the tournament already and qualification for the playoffs looks very challenging.
Match Details
| Match | LKN vs KOL, Match 53, Indian Premier League |
| Date | Saturday, May 07, 2022 |
| Time | 7:30 PM |
| Venue | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune |
| Where To Watch | Star sports and Disney+ Hotstar |
LKN vs KOL: MCA Stadium, Pune Pitch Report
The surface at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune tends to be a good wicket for batting. However, the spinners are known to play their part as the game progresses and can get it to grip off the surface.
Weather Forecast
The weather forecast is perfect for the LKN vs KOL match. There is little to no probability of rain, with the temperature expected to be around 34 – 28 degrees celsius.
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LKN vs KOL: Head to Head
This is the first encounter between these two sides.
LKN vs KOL Dream 11 Top Pick
KL Rahul
The right-handed batsman, KL Rahul from the Lucknow Super Giants has been in some seriously good form lately. The Lucknow skipper has scored 451 runs in this tournament so far and is turning out to be among the top points contributors once again.
Avesh Khan
Avesh Khan is another Lucknow Super Giants player who has contributed well to the team’s success. The Right arm Fast medium bowler has picked up 11 wickets in 8 innings and should be a favourite for Dream11 teams.
Shreyas Iyer
Captain Shreyas Iyer has scored a total of 324 runs in his 10 innings in the tournament so far at a healthy average of 36.00. Lucknow will hope to get his wicket early before he turns explosive for Kolkata.
Umesh Yadav
Umesh Yadav is another Kolkata player who has contributed well to the team’s success in the eight matches he has played. The Right arm Fast bowler has already picked up 15 wickets in the tournament. He should be a good pick for the Dream11 squads.
Dream 11 Fantasy Team 1 For LKN vs KOL
- Wicketkeepers: KL Rahul, Quinton de Kock
- Batters: Shreyas Iyer, Deepak Hooda, Nitish Rana, Ayush Badoni
- All-rounders: Andre Russell, Krunal Pandya
- Bowlers: Umesh Yadav, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain: Quinton de Kock
- Vice-Captain: Shreyas Iyer
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Dream 11 Fantasy Team 2 For LKN vs KOL
- Wicketkeepers: KL Rahul, Quinton de Kock
- Batters: Shreyas Iyer, Deepak Hooda, Nitish Rana, Venkatesh Iyer
- All-rounders: Andre Russell, Jason Holder
- Bowlers: Umesh Yadav, Avesh Khan, Tim Southee
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain: KL Rahul
- Vice-Captain: Deepak Hooda
LKN vs KOL Probable XI
Lucknow Super Giants: KL Rahul (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Deepak Hooda, Marcus Stoinis, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Krishnappa Gowtham, Jason Holder, Dushmantha Chameera, Mohsin Khan, Ravi Bishnoi
Kolkata Knight Riders: Aaron Finch, Sunil Narine, Shreyas Iyer (c), Baba Indrajith (wk), Nitish Rana, Anukul Roy, Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Umesh Yadav, Tim Southee, Shivam Mavi
Match Prediction: Who Will Win?
Looking at the current form and team combination, Lucknow Super Giants should be the favourite to win the contest. However, it will be interesting to find out if Kolkata Knight Riders can register the win in the LKN vs KOL match.
Disclaimer: The team is built upon the author’s understanding, analysis, and instincts. You can choose your team by considering the points above and making your own decision accordingly.
