LSG vs RCB pits KL Rahul against his former Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise for the second time this season. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will be eyeing revenge after Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) emerged victorious by just one wicket in the adrenaline-fueled match at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Lucknow’s BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium will host the match on Monday at 7:30 PM.
LSG vs RCB Preview | Team Analysis & Squad Details
Here’s a closer look at LSG and RCB – team analysis, squad, head-to-head record, and prediction.
Lucknow Super giants (LSG)
LSG boasts an opening pair that can turn any game on its head. KL Rahul and Kyle Mayers have been in top form this season, consistently scoring runs and setting the foundation. However, the middle order has been a cause for concern, with batters failing to build on the solid starts.
Deepak Hooda, a star performer in the previous season, has had a disappointing run so far. Marcus Stoinis and Nicholas Pooran will be looking to make amends after their recent failures.
Mark Wood has been their leading wicket-taker this season, and his pace and accuracy can cause trouble for any batting lineup. Avesh Khan’s impressive performance against the Royals, where he picked up three wickets, has helped him regain his confidence. Spin duo Ravi Bishnoi and Krunal Pandya, too, are reliable players in the bowling unit.
LSG Squad
- KL Rahul (captain)
- Kyle Mayers
- Deepak Hooda
- Krunal Pandya
- Nicholas Pooran
- Marcus Stoinis
- Ayush Badoni
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Amit Mishra
- Avesh Khan
- Naveen Ul Haq
- Mark Wood
- Quinton de Kock
- Daniel Sams
- Yash Thakur
- Swapnil Singh
- Romario Shepherd
- Prerak Mankad
- Mayank Yadav
- Manan Vohra
- Yudhvir Singh
- Krishnappa Gowtham
- Karan Sharma
- Jaydev Unadkat
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
KKR exposed RCB’s vulnerabilities in the batting department last week. After Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell departed quickly, Virat Kohli struggled to get support from the other end. Once the stand-in captain returned to the pavilion, RCB lost their way. Seasoned T20 campaigner Dinesh Karthik hasn’t been able to replicate last season’s form yet.
Mohammed Siraj, who leads RCB’s bowling unit, has been exceptional with his consistent performances. The pacer has been Faf du Plessis’ go-to man for taking wickets. Meanwhile, Harshal Patel is slowly finding his rhythm. The fans will be hoping that Wanindu Hasaranga will hit peak form soon.
RCB Squad
- Faf du Plessis (captain)
- Virat Kohli
- Shahbaz Ahmed
- Glenn Maxwell
- Mahipal Lomror
- Suyash S Prabhudessai
- Dinesh Karthik
- Harshal Patel
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- David Willey
- Vijaykumar Vyshak
- Mohammed Siraj
- Manoj Bhandge
- Avinash Singh
- Wayne Parnell
- Sonu Yadav
- Anuj Rawat
- Akash Deep
- Rajan Kumar
- Karn Sharma
- Himanshu Sharma
- Michael Bracewell
- Siddharth Kaul
- Josh Hazlewood
- Finn Allen
Head to Head- LSG vs RCB
In the three outings between teams, RCB has picked up two wins, while LSG’s lone victory against the three-time runner-up came this season. The Lucknow-based outfit grabbed a thrilling one-wicket win in Bengaluru.
IPL 2023 Stats – LSG & RCB
- Most Runs: KL Rahul – 262 runs (LSG); Faf du Plessis – 422 runs (RCB)
- Total Wickets: Mark Wood – 11 wickets (LSG); Mohammed Siraj – 14 wickets (RCB)
- Most Sixes: Kyle Mayers – 16 sixes (LSG); Faf du Plessis – 27 sixes (RCB)
Stats as on April 28, 2023
Winner Prediction- LSG vs RCB
LSG would be keen to pick up two points at home after back-to-back defeats. Meanwhile, RCB grabbed a win in the recent away fixture. The KL Rahul-led side will likely clinch two points on Monday.
Final Thoughts on LSG vs RCB
A thrilling match is on the cards at BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, as both teams are desperate to win. Also, with Nicholas Pooran, Glenn Maxwell, Faf du Plessis, KL Rahul, and Virat Kohli in action, there will be no shortage of quality cricket.
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