Super Sunday Showdown: KKR vs LSG IPL 2024
The Indian Premier League IPL 2024 is heating up, and Super Sunday promises two thrilling encounters. First up, it’s Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) locking horns with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in match 28 of the season.
Match Overview
Set to unfold at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata, both teams enter this fixture on the back of defeats. Despite their recent setbacks, KKR and LSG sit comfortably with six points each. However, a win here could significantly alter their standings on the IPL points table.
KKR vs LSG: Match Details
- Match: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Match 28, IPL 2024
- Date: April 14, 2024 (Sunday)
- Time: 03:30 P.M. IST
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Head-to-Head: KKR (0) – LSG (3)
This encounter marks the fourth meeting between KKR and LSG in the IPL. With LSG securing victories in all three previous encounters, they aim to extend their dominance to four consecutive wins.
Weather Report
As the teams take the field, Kolkata’s weather forecast predicts hot conditions with temperatures soaring up to 36°C. While clouds may offer sporadic relief, humidity levels could peak at 38 percent. Expect a gentle breeze blowing at around 8 km/h.
Pitch Analysis
Eden Gardens’ traditional pitch tends to favor spinners and slow bowlers, occasionally keeping the ball low, posing challenges for batsmen. However, with this being a day match, conditions might be marginally friendlier for batting, possibly prompting the team winning the toss to opt for chasing.
Predicted XIs
KKR: Philip Salt (wk), Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer (c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy
LSG: Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul (c & wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Yash Thakur, Arshad Khan
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Here are two suggested Dream11 lineups for your fantasy team:
Team 1:
Wicketkeepers: Quinton de Kock, Nicholas Pooran, KL Rahul, Phil Salt
Batters: Shreyas Iyer
All-rounders: Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Marcus Stoinis, K Pandya
Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Y thakur
Captain: Sunil Narine (1st Choice), KL Rahul (2nd Choice)
Vice-captain: Andre Russell (1st Choice), Marcus Stoinis (2nd Choice)
Team 2:
Wicketkeepers: Quinton de Kock, Nicholas Pooran, KL Rahul, Phil Salt
Batters: Shreyas Iyer, Angkrish Raghuvanshi
All-rounders: Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Marcus Stoinis
Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Naveen ul Haq
Captain: Andre Russell (1st Choice), Phil Salt (2nd Choice)
Vice-captain: Quinton de Kock (1st Choice), Shreyas Iyer (2nd Choice)
Dream11 Prediction
In this home fixture for KKR, their spin arsenal could prove decisive against LSG’s somewhat shaky bowling lineup. Considering the factors at play, KKR appears to have the edge, making them our favored pick for victory.
