Series: Indian Premier League 2023
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants, 68th Match 20th May 7.30 PM IST
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
We are in the last round of league games in the Indian Premier League 2023. Kolkata Knight Riders will take on the Lucknow Super Giants in the 68th game of the season. KKR defeated the Chennai Super Kings in
the last game to keep hopes alive for a berth in the playoffs and needs a big win here. LSG comes into this contest with a win over Mumbai Indians, and they look in good form.
Lucknow Super Giants won both games against Kolkata Knight Riders last year, adding to their confidence. The visitors have their batting line-up in good form and shall look to capitalize on it.
KKR has done well in recent games but hasn’t done well at home. With both teams eying a berth in the playoffs, we expect this to be a close contest.
Kolkata Knight Riders Preview
Nitish Rana’s side still has a remote chance of making it to the playoffs. They have picked form with three wins in the last four games. The side did well in the last game against the Chennai Super Kings,
winning it by 6 wickets. They need a big win here to improve their run rate and have a chance of reaching the playoffs for the first time since 2018.
Lucknow Super Giants Preview
Krunal Pandya’s side is almost through to the playoffs after their 5-run win against the Mumbai Indians in the last game. Their bowlers pulled off a stunning win after the game seemed lost.
However, they can’t afford to relax with other teams closing on them in the final round of league games. Pandya would like his side to win this game and not leave their qualification to chance.
Pitch Report
Eden Gardens, Kolkata, has deep boundaries and a flat surface, and this evens out the contest between the bat and the ball. The wicket is flat, allowing batsmen to play on the up.
Fast bowlers have been successful, and spinners also enjoy bowling here as the deep boundaries offer them additional protection.
key players KKR : Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Shardul Thakur, Varun Chakaravarthy
key players LSG : Quinton de Kock , Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Krunal Pandya
Prediction: Lucknow Super Giants to win the match
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