The Kolkata Knight Riders will take on the Lucknow Super Giants in match no. 66 of the Indian Premier League 2022. The KKR vs LSG match will be played at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai on Wednesday, May 18, 2022.
The Kolkata Knight Riders have been on a disappointing run of form this season. They already have 6 wins and 7 losses and are virtually out of the race to playoffs. Lucknow Super Giants, on the contrary, have been on a roll. They have 8 wins and 5 losses and are one of the major favourites to win the competition.
KKR vs LSG: Match Details
| Match | KKR vs LSG, Match 66, Indian Premier League |
| Date | 18th May 2022 |
| Time | 07:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai |
| Live Streaming | Star Sports, Disney+Hotstar |
KKR vs LSG: Ground Pitch Report
The surface at the DY Patil ground has a pitch that bestows reasonable bounce to the bowlers but often it stays true. We can expect matches that produce scores in the vicinity of 160-170 as a standard fare. Overall, it is a surface that has help on offer for both departments.
Weather Forecast
The weather forecast is perfect for the KKR vs LSG match. There is little to no probability of rain, with the temperature expected to be around 33 – 28 degrees celsius.
KKR vs LSGÂ Dream 11 Top Pick and Player Stats
Andre Russell
Andre Russell, a name which is a nightmare for bowlers, the West Indian allrounder has hammered 330 runs and taken 17 wickets this season and not to forget a match winning performance in the last match against Sun Risers Hyderabad.
Umesh Yadav
Umesh Yadav is another Kolkata player who has contributed well to the team’s success in the eleven matches he has played. The Right arm Fast bowler has already picked up 16 wickets in the tournament. He should be a good pick for the Dream11 squads.
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 469 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 17 wickets in 11 innings and should be a favourite for Dream11 teams.
KKR vs LSGÂ Dream 11 Fantasy Team 1
- Wicket Keepers: KL Rahul, Quinton de Kock
- Batters: Deepak Hooda, Shreyas Iyer, Nitish Rana
- All Rounders: Andre Russell, Krunal Pandya, Jason Holder
- Bowlers: Umesh Yadav, Avesh Khan, Varun Chakravarthy
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain: Andre Russell
- Vice Captain: Deepak Hooda
KKR vs LSG Dream 11 Fantasy Team 2
- Wicket Keepers: KL Rahul, Quinton de Kock
- Batters: Deepak Hooda, Shreyas Iyer, Ayush Badoni
- All Rounders: Andre Russell, Krunal Pandya, Sunil Narine
- Bowlers: Umesh Yadav, Avesh Khan, Tim Southee
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain: KL Rahul
- Vice Captain: Umesh Yadav
KKR vs LSG: Probable Squads for both teams
Kolkata Knight Riders: Venkatesh Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nitish Rana, Sam Billings (wk), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Umesh Yadav, Tim Southee, Varun Chakravarthy
Lucknow Super Giants: Quinton de Kock (wk), KL Rahul (c), Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya, Ayush Badoni, Marcus Stoinis, Jason Holder, Mohsin Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Dushmantha Chameera, Avesh Khan
KKR vs LSG 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 the Kolkata Knight Riders can register the win in the KKR vs LSG 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.
