Two-time IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), a side that are struggling this season, will take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), a team that needs one win to formally make it through to the playoffs. This exciting fixture will take place at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai on 18 May, Wednesday.
Kolkata Knight Riders come into this game after having beaten Sunrisers Hyderabad, while Lucknow come into this clash after losing their last encounter against the Rajasthan Royals (RR).
File photo of LSG’s Quniton de Kock (left) and KKR’s Andre Russell. Sportzpics
This is the match KL Rahul would want to win to make it to the playoffs. But the path will not be easy since KKR would look to stay in the competition. Lucknow’s batting has let them down in the recent contests and in this game, the onus will be on them to get the job done.
Ahead of the match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants; here is everything you need to know:
KKR vs LSG Telecast
Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3, and Star Sports 3 HD channels will broadcast the Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants encounter.
KKR vs LSG Live Streaming
The match between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants is available to be streamed live on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website.
KKR vs LSG Match Details
The KKR vs LSG match will be played at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai on Wednesday, 18 May, at 7:30 PM IST.
KKR vs LSG Dream11 Team Prediction
Captain: Andre Russell
Vice-Captain: KL Rahul
Suggested Playing XI for KKR vs LSG Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Wicketkeeper: KL Rahul
Batsmen: Shreyas Iyer, Nitish Rana, Shreyas Iyer, Marcus Stoinis, Venkatesh Iyer
All-rounders: Andre Russell, Sunil Narine
Bowlers: Avesh Khan, Tim Southee, Ravi Bishnoi
KKR vs LSG Probable XIs:
Kolkata Knight Riders: Venkatesh Iyer, Baba Indrajith, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nitish Rana, Sam Billings, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Umesh Yadav, Tim Southee, Varun Chakaravarthy
Lucknow Super Giants: KL Rahul (c), Quinton de Kock, Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Jason Holder, Dushmantha Chameera, Avesh Khan, Mohsin Khan, Ravi Bishnoi
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