Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants (KKR vs LSG) are set to meet each other once again in IPL 2022 for the 66th match. Previously, the match ended with a one-sided win for LSG by 75 runs. The match will take place on 17th May 2022. Let’s have a look at their Match Preview, Prediction, and Fantasy XI.
KKR vs LSG: Match Prediction
Kolkata Knight Riders
Kolkata Knight Riders are on the victory track once again after suffering recurring losses. They have won two back-to-back matches and need to win the final match to qualify for the playoffs. LSG has been a very consistent team in IPL 2022 and KKR has to level up their game. Ajinkya Rahane has been ruled out of IPL 2022 after he suffered a grade 3 hamstring injury in the last game.
Lucknow Super Giants
Lucknow Super Giants played the last match against Rajasthan Royals where they got defeated by the opposition. Rajasthan Royals won by a huge margin of 24 runs. Despite the defeat, LSG is in the top 3, all thanks to their consistent performance throughout the season. The team is led by KL Rahul.
KKR vs LSG: Match Prediction
Kolkata Knight Riders have won their previous match whereas Lucknow Super Giants are coming from a loss. KKR have finally found their confidence back by winning two matches back to back. LSG on the hand, have been very consistent throughout the season but got defeated in their last match. They will try their level best to win back this game, added they have a better-balanced team than KKR. It’s predicted that LSG will win tomorrow’s match.
KKR vs LSG: Fantasy XI
Andre Russell smashed an unbeaten 49 runs off only 28 balls and also took three wickets with the ball against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Nitish Rana scored an unbeaten 48 runs that included 3 fours and 2 sixes. He’s a good pick for the game.
Shreyas Iyer is leading KKR and has smashed more than 350 runs in the ongoing T20 tournament.
KL Rahul is leading LSG and notched up match-winning innings of 77 runs off just 51 balls.
Quinton de Kock scored his third half-century of IPL 2022 during the last game against Kolkata Knight Riders.
Avesh Khan has taken a total of 17 wickets in 11 games this season.
Sam Billings from KKR has mustered 133 runs in 7 matches and hopefully, he’ll come in handy in this match.
Sunil Narine from KKR has been a major constructor in the team’s success and scalped 9 wickets so far in the game.
Umesh Yadav from KKR picked 16 wickets so far in the tournament. He’s a definite pick from the bowling department.
Krunal Pandya from LSG picked 9 wickets so far and scored 183 runs in the tournament.
Jason Holder picked 14 wickets in 11 matches in IPL 2022, he will be looking forward to scalp more wickets.
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