A sensational clash is on the cards as the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) face off against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in what promises to be a riveting afternoon fixture on Sunday in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2024. Fans are set to be treated to a high-voltage contest as both teams enter the illustrious Eden Gardens in Kolkata with the objective to revert to their winning ways after experiencing setbacks in their last respective matches.
The Knight Riders, led by the astute captaincy of Shreyas Iyer, are determined to move past their first defeat of the season at the hands of the Chennai Super Kings where they were limited to a score of 137. Despite this loss, the team remains optimistic, holding the second position on the leaderboard with three victories from four matches. A win against LSG could propel them to the summit of the points table, adding an extra layer of motivation for the Kolkata squad to excel on their home turf.
Meanwhile, the Lucknow Super Giants are reeling from a considerable defeat to the Delhi Capitals at their home grounds. Missing their pace spearheads Mayank Yadav and Mohsin Khan due to injuries, LSG’s attempt at defending their total of 167 proved unsuccessful. KL Rahul, captain of the Super Giants, will be looking to draw inspiration from last year’s nail-biting 1-run triumph against KKR and extend their streak to four wins in head-to-head encounters.
As we approach this battle royale in the 28th T20 match of the season, the picturesque Eden Gardens stands ready to host another chapter of this emerging rivalry on Sunday, April 14 at 3:30 PM IST, with the coin toss scheduled at 3:00 PM. The match will be broadcasted across the nation on Star Sports and streamed live via the JioCinema Website and App.
The Dream11 fantasy cricket team selections for this match suggest favoring a balanced mix of top-order titans and skilful all-rounders. Wicketkeepers such as Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul are expected to be popular picks, along with explosive batsman Nicholas Pooran, who despite a rare duck in his last outing, leads LSG’s scoring charts and aims to replicate his stellar performance from the previous encounter with KKR, where he secured 58 runs off only 30 balls.
Not to be underestimated, KKR’s Sunil Narine has consistently contributed with both the bat and ball this season, racking up 161 runs over four innings and clinching four wickets at an economical rate. His all-rounder skills and past performance against LSG, securing two key wickets, solidify his value as a top pick for fantasy teams.
Projected to take the field for Kolkata Knight Riders are Philip Salt (wk), Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer (c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Vaibhav Arora, and Varun Chakaravarthy. Conversely, Lucknow Super Giants are likely to feature an equally formidable line-up with Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul (c & wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Yash Thakur, and Mohsin Khan taking to the pitch.
Both teams come into this contest with a point to prove and a hunger for redemption. KKR seeks to harness their home advantage and display the resilience that has characterized their campaign thus far, while LSG looks to their dependable players to make substantial contributions and chalk up another win against their opponents.idden in the outcome of this game is not just the pride of victory but potential momentum that could define the remainder of the season for these two thrilling squads.
