The record for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) is so poor. In four games between these two sides, the latter has won three encounters. This LSG vs RR clash will be the first game for the Royals in Ekana Cricket Stadium.
The biggest issue for Lucknow Super Giants was the performance of their number three batter. Before their CSK game, in seven games, the number three managed only 56 runs in 55 balls, at an average of 9.33 and a strike rate of just over 100. However, Marcus Stoinis’ 124* would give them relief in the department.
None of their batters is in the top ten highest run-getters of the IPL 2024. Before the LSG vs RR clash, their captain, KL Rahul stands in the 11th position with 302 runs in eight innings at a strike rate of 141.12.
Yash Thakur is their highest wicket-taker with nine scalps but has gone for an economy of over 10.42. They leaked over 90 runs in the last six overs against CSK, and it will give them headaches going forward.
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In contrast, the Royals have been in superb touch in all the departments. Yuzvendra Chahal is the joint-highest wicket-taker of IPL 2024 before the LSG vs RR clash with 13 scalps. Their 8.08 economy in the bowling during the first six overs is the best in this season, while they picked second most wickets (14) in this period.
Captain Samson has been in good form with 314 runs at a strike rate of 152.62, while the development of Riyan Parag is a big plus for them. Parag has 318 runs at a strike rate of over 160 with three fifties. If they gain a win in this LSG vs RR battle, they will keep a foot in the qualifying round.
LSG vs RR Head-to-Head Records
| Matches Played | 04 |
| Lucknow Super Giants Won | 01 |
| Rajasthan Royals Won | 03 |
| No Result | 00 |
| First Played | April 10, 2022 |
| Last Played | March 24, 2024 |
LSG vs RR Probable Playing XIs
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul (c & wk.), Marcus Stoinis, Devdutt Paddikal, Deepak Hooda, Ayush Badoni, Nicholas Pooran, Krunal Pandya, Matt Henry, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan
LSG Impact Sub: Yash Thakur
Rajasthan Royals
Rajasthan Royals (RR): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler (wk.), Sanju Samson (c), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Juel, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Sharma.
RR Impact Sub: Yuzvendra Chahal
LSG vs RR Best Players Prediction
Best Batter Prediction: KL Rahul
KL Rahul could prove to be the best batter in the LSG vs RR clash. In 15 innings against RR, he has 637 runs in the IPL at an average of 49 with a strike rate of 130. His six fifties speak about his skill of taking responsibility and not allowing the opponents to take early wickets.
Best Bowler Prediction: Trent Boult
In four IPL games in the LSG vs RR clash, the left-arm pacer, Trent Boult has seven wickets against the Giants at an average of just over 14 and an economy of 6.19. In this IPL 2024, he has six wickets in just eight innings at an economy of 6.50 when it comes to bowling in the first six overs. He could be a vital member of RR in the bowling unit.
LSG vs RR Mach Winner Prediction
Going by the current form in this IPL 2024, Rajasthan Royals look set for their eighth win of the season.
