Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will be up against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in match number 54 of the IPL 2024 season. The match is set to be played at the Ekana Sports City stadium in Lucknow on Sunday, May 5. This will be the first clash between the two sides at this venue.
LSG and KKR are currently both in the qualification bracket with six and seven wins in ten games, respectively. LSG and KKR scored wins over Mumbai Indians in their previous IPL games and will be high on confidence going into the contest.
The Sporting News covers the possible fantasy XI and the best players to watch out for, ahead of the game in Lucknow.
LSG vs KKR: Fantasy XI
Fantasy XI for LSG vs KKR
- Phill Salt
- KL Rahul
- Sunil Narine
- Marcus Stoinis
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Nicholas Pooran
- Rinku Singh
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Andre Russell
- Mohsin Khan
- Mitchell Starc
Top fantasy picks and tips for LSG vs KKR
Batter: Sunil Narine
Sunil Narine has flourished with the bat this season, opening alongside Phill Salt. The West Indian has hit the ball at a strike rate of over 180 in the IPL this season and has also got a century to his name. Narine would be the pick of the batters to go for the game against LSG.
Bowler: Mitchell Starc
Australian pacer Mitchell Starc was at his absolute best in the game against Mumbai Indians (MI) at Wankhede on Friday evening. Starc picked up four wickets for 33 runs as KKR won the game by 25-runs, ending the 12-year long wait for a win at the Wankhede stadium. After a horrendous start to the IPL this season, Starc has finally started showing glimpses of his former self.
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All-rounder: Marcus Stoinis
Marcus Stoinis has been an integral part of Lucknow’s team since his introduction. After that brilliant century against CSK at Chepauk, Stoinis put up another match winning performance against MI as LSG won the game by four wickets while chasing 145
Wicketkeeper: Phill Salt
Phill Salt has been a revelation for the Kolkata Knight Riders this season. The English wicket keeper has scored 397 runs in ten games this season, at an impressive average of 44 which has also earned him the fifth spot in the orange cap contention.
How to watch LSG vs KKR: TV channel, telecast, live stream details online and on mobile
Star Sports Network has acquired the rights to broadcast IPL 2024 on television. Fans can also live stream the matches on the JioCinema app/website.
| Country | TV Channel | Live Stream |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports Network | JioCinema app and website |
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Who will win LSG vs KKR? Predictions, tips and betting odds
According to Dafabet, KKR are the favourites to win against LSG
| RESULT | ODDS |
|---|---|
| LSG win | 2.00 |
| KKR win | 1.80 |
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