Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2024: Probable playing XI of both the teams. cricket news

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will host Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 44th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Saturday. Led by captain KL Rahul, LSG will go into the game after defeating Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a high-scoring encounter in Chennai. With five wins and three losses, LSG are currently placed fourth in the IPL 2024 standings with 10 points. On the other hand, Sanju Samson-led RR have been the most impressive team so far in IPL 2024.

After registering seven wins and facing only one loss, RR are on top of the IPL 2024 standings with 14 points.

Ahead of another important match of IPL 2024, we take a look at the predicted XIs of both the sides.

LSG Predicted XI

quinton de kock

LSG’s aggressive opener Quinton de Kock has scored 228 runs in eight matches in IPL 2024. The southpaw has already scored three fifties this season and will look to score another big one against RR.

KL Rahul (Captain/Wicketkeeper)

Captain KL Rahul has led from the front for LSG this season. The stylish right-handed batsman is LSG’s leading run-scorer in IPL 2024, with 302 runs in eight matches with two fifties. Rahul will aim to continue his excellent form on Saturday as well.

marcus stoinis

Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis played a brilliant innings to help LSG achieve the target of 211 runs against hosts CSK in their last game. Batting at number 3. Stoinis scored unbeaten 124 runs in just 63 balls with the help of 13 fours and six sixes. He will look to contribute with both bat and ball, having scored 254 runs and taken two wickets this season.

Nicholas Pooran

Nicholas Pooran has been one of the most consistent performers with the bat for LSG in IPL 2024. The explosive left-handed batsman has scored 280 runs in eight matches at an average of 70 and a strike rate of 169.69. Against a quality RR bowling line-up, Pooran could be a game-changer for LSG.

Deepak Hooda

Deepak Hooda played a match-winning inning of 17 not out off just six balls, helping LSG register a memorable win against CSK in Chennai. Batting at number 6, Hooda stitched an incredible 55-run partnership with Stoinis to lead LSG to a spectacular win. He can once again play an important role against RR.

Ayush Badoni

Young Ayush Badoni has batted in different positions for LSG this season. The right-handed batsman has scored 113 runs in eight matches at a strike rate of 124.17. He will try to make another useful contribution on Saturday.

Krunal Pandya

Experienced Krunal Pandya has been LSG’s key player with both bat and ball. The 33-year-old all-rounder took five wickets and scored 58 runs in eight matches in IPL 2024. He can play a vital role with his all-round skills against the in-form Rajasthan team.

matt henry

LSG fast bowler Matt Henry had bowled a brilliant spell in a high-scoring encounter in their previous encounter against CSK. The right-arm pacer finished with figures of 4-0-28-1, dismissing Ajinkya Rahane and will look to provide early success against the top-heavy RR batting line-up.

Ravi Bishnoi

LSG’s star leg spinner Ravi Bishnoi has taken five wickets in eight matches this season. Despite bowling at a good economy rate of 8.47, LSG will be hoping for more wickets from their talented spinner.

mohsin khan

Mohsin Khan has been one of the standout bowlers for LSG in IPL 2024. The 25-year-old left-arm fast bowler has already taken seven wickets at an average of 27.85 in five matches and will be looking to add to his tally on Saturday.

Yash Thakur

Right-arm fast bowler Yash Thakur has been LSG’s leading wicket-taker this season. Thakur has already taken nine wickets in seven matches at an average of 28.77 and will play a key role for LSG in the bowling department against the Royals.

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RR predicted XI

Yashasvi Jaiswal

RR’s flamboyant opening batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal returned to form with a match-winning century against Mumbai Indians in his last game. Chasing 180, Jaiswal remained unbeaten on 104 off just 60 balls to lead RR to a nine-wicket win in Jaipur and the southpaw will look to continue his form against LSG.

if butler

Yashasvi Jaiswal’s opening partner Jos Buttler has also been in great form this season. Buttler has scored 285 runs in seven matches at an average of 57 and a strike rate of 146.90, including a brilliant century against KKR and will be aiming for another big innings in Lucknow.

sanju samson

Sanju Samson has been one of the standout performers for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2024. The 29-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman has scored 314 runs in eight matches at an average of 62.80 and a strike rate of 152.42. He will have to continue his form to stake a claim for India’s T20 World Cup squad.

Riyan Parag

Young Riyan Parag has been the leading run-scorer for RR so far this season. Batting at number 4, Parag has scored 318 runs in eight matches at an average of 63.60 and a strike rate of 161.42. He will once again play a key role in the middle-order for the Royals and will hope to maintain his position as RR’s top scorer this season.

Dhruv Jurel

India international Dhruv Jurel is another quality inclusion in RR’s playing eleven. The Indian young player has scored 50 runs in five innings in IPL 2024. With RR’s top-order firing, Jurel has limited opportunities and will look to impress in Lucknow.

Shimron Hetmyer

West Indies’ explosive batsman Shimron Hetmyer has been one of the top finishers in T20 cricket. Hetmyer has scored 70 runs in limited opportunities at an excellent strike rate of 194.44. If he gets an opportunity, he will try to contribute against LSG.

rovman powell

West Indies T20I captain Rovman Powell was the match-winner on his day. The 30-year-old has played three matches for the Royals this season and has made some useful contributions. It is expected that he will retain his place in RR’s playing eleven against LSG.

Ravichandran Ashwin

Experienced cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin can contribute with both bat and ball in the T20 format. However, Ashwin has taken just one wicket and scored 53 runs in seven matches this season. Ashwin will aim to make a comeback with an all-round performance in Lucknow.

trent bolt

RR’s star pacer Trent Boult has provided early successes for the Royals in IPL 2024 so far. The left-arm fast bowler has taken nine wickets in eight matches at an economy of 7.46 and could trouble the LSG batting line-up on Saturday.

Avesh Khan

India’s Avesh Khan has been the highest wicket-taker for RR this season. The right-arm fast bowler has taken eight wickets at an economy of 9.41 in as many matches. Avesh can be important in the middle overs against LSG.

Yuzvendra Chahal

Yuzvendra Chahal has been the joint-highest wicket-taker in IPL 2024. The star leg spinner has already taken 13 wickets in eight matches at an economy of 8.83. He could once again be a key player for the Royals in Lucknow.

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