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Lucknow Super Giants are gearing up to clash with the formidable Rajasthan Royals in the upcoming IPL 2024 match, set to ignite the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on April 27 at 7:30 PM IST.
After a stunning back-to-back victory over the Chennai Super Kings, Lucknow Super Giants are riding high on confidence. The recent form of players like KL Rahul, Marcus Stoinis, and Nicholas Pooran has bolstered the team's spirits. With five wins out of eight matches, they are on the brink of playoff qualification, needing just three more victories in their remaining six games. The recent triumphs against CSK have cemented their position as serious contenders for the playoffs.
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However, the battle against Rajasthan Royals won't be a walk in the park for LSG. The Royals have been in scintillating form, securing seven wins out of eight matches. A victory against LSG will secure their spot in the playoffs. The spin-friendly conditions in Lucknow might favour RR, given the prowess of spinners like Chahal and Ashwin. Moreover, the batting lineup comprising Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, and Riyan Parag is in formidable form.
The pitch at the Ekana Stadium typically offers assistance to spinners with its slow and damp nature. Although the last game saw a departure from tradition with a slightly grassy pitch, favouring the batters, LSG might revert to a slow pitch strategy. A score of 160-170 is considered competitive at this venue. Weather-wise, players and fans can expect temperatures ranging between 41 and 25 degrees Celsius, with humidity at 21 percent and a wind speed of 21 km/h.
In head-to-head encounters, Rajasthan Royals hold a dominant record, having emerged victorious in three out of the four matches played against Lucknow Super Giants.
Probable Playing XI:
Lucknow Super Giants - Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul(w/c), Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Matt Henry, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan, Yash Thakur
Rajasthan Royals - Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson(w/c), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal
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