Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants, IPL 2024: Predicted Playing XIs Of Both Teams
Both sides are most likely to go unchanged for their upcoming clash at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the 28th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday, April 14. Having won three games out of four, KKR are placed second in the IPL 2024 standings. On the other hand, LSG are currently placed fourth in the IPL 2024 standings with six points on the board after winning three matches out of five matches. Ahead of this exciting clash, we look at the predicted XIs of both sides.
KKR Predicted XI
Phil Salt (wicketkeeper)
KKR opener Phil Salt has scored 102 runs in four matches, with a strike rate of 139.73. He will also try to score big in their upcoming encounter against DC.
Sunil Narine
Sunil Narine has been in scintillating form with the bat this season, scoring 161 runs at a strike rate of 189.41. In addition, he has four wickets from as many encounters. He will also play a major role for KKR in this contest as well.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi
The 18-year-old has 78 runs in three matches for KKR with a strike rate of 173.33. He could play a key role in KKR's top-order for this match.
Venkatesh Iyer
Venkatesh Iyer hit a fantastic 50 against RCB, laced with three fours and four sixes. He will aim to continue his good form in front of the home crowd.
Shreyas Iyer (captain)
Shreyas Iyer, KKR's captain, played an excellent anchor role against RCB, scoring 39 runs off 22 balls. He must return to his peak performance to consistently contribute to KKR's middle-order success.
Rinku Singh
Rinku Singh had a stellar season for KKR last year, amassing 474 runs. In this year's IPL, he has already scored 63 runs in four matches and has a strike rate of 150. To help KKR win this match, he needs to be in his customary blazing mode.
Andre Russell
Andre Russell began his IPL 2024 campaign on a positive note, scoring 115 runs in four matches at a strike rate of 212.96 and taking five wickets.KKR will rely on him once again to return to winning ways.
Mitchell Starc
Mitchell Starc, who was bought for a hefty INR 24.75 crore, has had a disappointing start to the season. He will want to show his real worth in this game against a star-studded LSG batting line-up.
Varun Chakravarthy
Varun Chakravarthy has had a challenging start to the season but later recovered by taking four wickets. He claimed 20 wickets in 14 matches for KKR last year and can swing a game in his team's favour on spin-friendly track at Eden.
Vaibhav Arora
In Harshit Rana's absence, Vaibhav Arora could play a pivotal role in KKR's pace attack on Sunday. The young pacer has already bagged five wickets in just two matches. He will be crucial to KKR's victory in this game.
Suyash Sharma
Suyash Sharma enjoyed a breakout season last year and has made a good start to the 2024 season. In his most recent performance, he bowled two overs and conceded 18 runs in a high-scoring game against SRH. He also made a fantastic catch against SRH and will look to play a key role in the spin department for KKR in this match.
Impact Sub
Ramandeep Singh/Nitish Rana
LSG Predicted XI
Quinton de Kock
Hard-hitting batter Quinton de Kock has had a decent run this season. He has scored 164 runs in five matches, including two fifty-plus scores. The Proteas cricketer will be eager to hammer KKR's bowlers in front of their home audience.
KL Rahul (captain and wicketkeeper)
LSG captain KL Rahul has scored 165 runs in five matches and has struck a half-century. Rahul will be keen to produce a quick-fire knock and guide LSG to a brisk start against KKR.
Devdutt Padikkal
Devdutt Padikkal hasn't quite fired for LSG this season. The left-handed batter has lost his wicket early in all five matches played so far and he will be hoping to rediscover his old form that saw him score runs in abundance in past IPL seasons.
Marcus Stoinis
Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis will add depth to LSG's middle-order batting while also being a valuable asset to their fast-bowling unit. He has scored 112 runs and taken one wicket in five matches so far this season.
Nicholas Pooran
Nicholas Pooran has been on song for Lucknow in IPL 2024. With 178 runs in five matches, Pooran is LSG's top scorer this season and boasts a remarkable average of 89 and a strike rate of 169.72.
Ayush Badoni
Badoni scored a critical 55 when his team most needed him. Badoni and Arshad Khan established the highest eighth-wicket partnership in IPL history, scoring 73 runs against Delhi Capitals on Friday. He'll need to maintain his form in this match as well.
Krunal Pandya
Krunal Pandya, known for his left-arm spin and aggressive hitting, adds balance to LSG's lineup. He's scored 51 runs and taken three wickets. Lucknow will require his contributions to compete successfully against KKR.
Ravi Bishnoi
Ravi Bishnoi brings a potent spin-bowling alternative to the LSG team. So far, he has four wickets in five outings with an economy rate of 8.06. Bishnoi's spin variations can help LSG make early breakthroughs against KKR at Eden Gardens.
Arshad Khan
Arshad Khan and Badoni formed the highest eighth-wicket partnership in IPL history, reaching 73 runs against DC in the last match. Arshad Khan is a top-tier all-rounder who can provide depth for LSG in both batting and bowling against KKR.
Naveen-ul-Haq
Afghanistan speedster Naveen-ul-Haq will most likely open the bowling for Lucknow against KKR. Known for his ability to swing the ball at good pace, Naveen's variety with the ball has seen him claim six wickets in five matches so far.
Yash Thakur
Yash Thakur has had a good run in IPL 2024 so far. He has clinched seven wickets in four matches, including a Player of the Match worthy 5/30 in LSG's win against the Gujarat Titans.
Impact sub
Deepak Hooda/Amit Mishra
Kolkata Knight Riders
Lucknow Super Giants
KL Rahul