Lucknow: Last match at home, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) must try their best to surpass Kolkata Knight Riders Sunday at the Ekana Cricket Ground. KKR One step away from a playoff spot, with 14 spots.
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In their last match against Mumbai Indians, LSG’s performance was far from convincing and they had to struggle to chase down a small target of 145 runs. Kuala Lumpur Rahul Was in good form and played some brilliant performances against Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings.
All-rounder Marcus Stonis Also performed well against MI, scoring 62 runs, and played a brilliant game-winner against CSK. Deepak Hooda Also put in some good performances.wicketkeeper batsman Nicholas Plan He has failed to make his mark in the past 2-3 games and now it is time for him to perform at his best. Top-order batsman Quinton de Kock, who missed the last match against MI, returned to the venue early against Rajasthan Royals.
On the bowling front, LSG’s bowlers will also face a tough test, with none of their individual talents really coming through. In the last match, Mohsin Khan, Marcus Stoinis, Naveen-ul-Haq and Mayank Yadav performed well against MI. LSG will now have to lose the pacey Mayank, who was out due to a side strain in the last match against MI.
Mayank is unlikely to feature in the remaining games intense pulsed light. “We will pray that he can perform hopefully in the play-offs, but I am also a realist. It may be difficult for him to stand up at the end of the game.” (Mayank) underwent a scan of his injured area It’s a similar area to where he was injured last time, so we’re seeing the impact he has when he returns to play.
As for KKR, their bowlers performed well against MI on Friday. All the bowlers, especially spinners Varun Chakaravarthy and Sunil Narine.
