Lucknow Supergiants (LSG) are set to take on Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at DY Patil Cricket Academy, Mumbai in what promises to be a humdinger of a match.
Lucknow Supergiants have looked good in the matches played so far. They seem to have found the right balance under the leadership of swashbuckling batsman KL Rahul
On the other hand Royals Challengers Bangalore has had a similar start to their campaign. The only achillies heel of theirs has been the underperformance of their star batsman Virat Kohli.
Brace yourselves for an edge-of-the-seat thriller!
Match Details
- Date: 19 Apr 2022
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai
- Where To Watch: Star Sports Network and Disney Hotstar
LSG vs RCB: Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy Pitch Report
The pitch here at the Brabourne Stadium has plenty to offer for the batters who are willing to be patient in the initial phase of their innings. The powerplay period is the most daunting for the bowling unit of any team to counter.
However, once the batsmen get their eye in they can look to target the shorter boundaries and score at a scorching pace.
Weather Forecast
The temperature is expected to remain slightly high at 30 degrees. Humidity is expected at 71% whereas the chances of Precipitation are almost negligible.
RR vs KKR Dream 11 Top Picks
Lucknow Super Giants:
KL Rahul
The LSG captain KL Rahul has almost single-handedly carried the batting department of his team this season. He has scored 235 runs at an impressive strike rate of 152.
Quinton de Kock
The big hitting South African Quinton de Kock has shown his hitting prowess this season. He has amassed 212 runs at an astonishing average of 35. He has the capability of playing the long innings as well.
Avesh Khan
Indian pacer, Avesh Khan has been arguably the best bowler of his team in this IPL so far. He has bamboozled batsmen on his way to scalp 11 wickets at a decent amazing.
Royal Challengers Bangalore:
Virat Kohli
Even though he has not exhibited his best innings so far, Virat Kohli can never be counted out. He has the tendency to pull of miraculous chases almost single-handedly.
Glenn Maxwell
The Big Show, Glenn Maxwell had shown in the last match why is he one of thr most destructive batsmen in the world. He took Yuzi Chahal to the cleaners.
Wanindu Hasaranga
One of Srilanka’s brightest star, Wanindu Hasaranga has lived up the faith the RCB management showed in him at the auction table. He has picked 11 wickets at an impressive average.
Dream 11 Fantasy Team 1 For LSG vs RCB
Wicket-keepers: D. Karthik, Q. de Kock, L. Rahul
Batsmen: V. Kohli, F. du Plessis, D. Hooda
All-rounder: G. Maxwell, S. Ahmed
Bowlers: J. Hazlewood, H. Patel, A. Khan
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
Captain: F. du Plessis
Vice-Captain: Q. de Kock
Dream 11 Fantasy Team 2 For LSG vs RCB
Wicket-keepers: Q. de Kock, L. Rahul
Batsmen: A. Badoni, F. du Plessis, D. Hooda, Manish Pandey
All-rounder: G. Maxwell, J. Holder
Bowlers: W. Hasaranga, H. Patel, A. Khan
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
Captain: L. Rahul
Vice-Captain: A. Khan
RR vs KKR Probable XI
Royals Challengers Bangalore: Faf du Plessis (c), Anuj Rawat, Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Shahbaz Ahmed, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Suyash Prabhudessai, Wanindu Hasaranga, Harshal Patel, Josh Hazlewood, Mohammed Siraj
Lucknow Super Giants: KL Rahul (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Manish Pandey, Deepak Hooda, Marcus Stoinis, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Jason Holder, Dushmantha Chameera, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi
Match Prediction: Who Will Win?
Going by their recent form and performance Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) is expected to win this match albeit by a narrow margin.
