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In the 54th match of the 2024 Indian Premier League, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will play Kolkata Knight Riders (LSG vs KKR). The match is set to take place on Sunday, May 5 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
As of right now, the two teams with the best results in the competition are ranked second (KKR) and third (LSG) in the points standings. Remarkably, both sides triumphed handily over the Mumbai Indians (MI) in their prior meeting. While KL Rahul and his squad secured their sixth victory of the series by four wickets, Shreyas Iyer and Co. secured their seventh victory by 24 runs.
For both teams to guarantee a postseason berth, the next game is essential. At their home field of Eden Gardens, KKR defeated them by eight wickets when they played each other last month. Between two of the best teams this season, the stage is set for another exciting match.
LSG vs KKR
Match Information
Match 54, Lucknow, May 05, 2024, 07:30 PM
Kolkata Knight Riders beat Lucknow Super Giants by 98 runs
Weather Report
Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Pitch Report
Team Form (Last 5 matches)
Players Stats in Series
Virat Kohli
RCB
708 Runs
14 Matches
Ruturaj Gaikwad
CSK
583 Runs
14 Matches
Travis Head
SRH
533 Runs
12 Matches
Riyan Parag
RR
531 Runs
13 Matches
527 Runs
12 Matches
KL Rahul
LSG
520 Runs
14 Matches
Harshal Patel
PBKS
24 Wkts
14 Matches
20 Wkts
13 Matches
Arshdeep Singh
PBKS
19 Wkts
14 Matches
18 Wkts
12 Matches
Tushar Deshpande
CSK
17 Wkts
13 Matches
T Natarajan
SRH
17 Wkts
11 Matches
Rajat Patidar
RCB
5 Fifties
14 Matches
Sanju Samson
RR
5 Fifties
13 Matches
Virat Kohli
RCB
5 Fifties
14 Matches
4 Fifties
9 Matches
Travis Head
SRH
4 Fifties
12 Matches
Riyan Parag
RR
4 Fifties
13 Matches
Marcus Stoinis
LSG
124* Runs
63 Balls Faced
Virat Kohli
RCB
113* Runs
72 Balls Faced
Sunil Narine
KKR
109 Runs
56 Balls Faced
Jonny Bairstow
PBKS
108* Runs
48 Balls Faced
Ruturaj Gaikwad
CSK
108* Runs
60 Balls Faced
Jos Buttler
RR
107* Runs
60 Balls Faced
Probable Playing XI
Fantasy Sports Team
LKN - 9 Cr
KKR - 9 Cr
KKR - 8 Cr
KKR - 9 Cr
KKR - 9 Cr
LKN - 8.5 Cr
KKR - 8 Cr
LKN - 7.5 Cr
KKR - 8 Cr
LKN - 7.5 Cr
KKR - 7 Cr
Player Picks
Philip Salt
Philip Salt is an explosive opening batsman who can take the game away early in the innings as an opener. In this tournament, he has scored 397 runs at an average of 44.11 and a strike rate of 180.45.
Andre Russell
Andre Russell is one of our best all-round players, who can mould his game according to situations. In this tournament, he has scored 186 runs and picked up 11 wickets.
Nicholas Pooran
Nicholas Pooran is known for his solid technique and ability to play aggressive knocks. He has scored 305 runs at an average of 61 in this tournament. He will be a key player in your team.
Lokesh Rahul
Lokesh Rahul has a wide range of shots and his power-hitting ability makes him a good bet ahead of this game. He can do wonders as a captain. He smashed 28 runs in the last match. He has scored 406 runs at an average of 40.60 in this tournament.
Sunil Narine
Sunil Narine is one of the greatest spinners of the era and also plays the role of an aggressive opener for KKR. We can expect a couple of wickets in the middle overs. He has scored 380 runs at an average of 38 and picked up 13 wickets in this tournament.
Marcus Stoinis
Marcus Stoinis is an unquestionable choice for the captaincy. He is a marvellous batting all-rounder who can also contribute with the ball in crucial stages. He smashed a fantastic knock of 62 runs and struck a wicket in the last match. In this tournament, he has scored 316 runs and picked up four wickets.
Venkatesh Iyer
Venkatesh Iyer is a consistent performer with the bat who can add lots of runs at the top of the order. In this tournament, he has scored 257 runs at an average of 36.71 and a strike rate of 137.43.
Varun Chakravarthy
Varun Chakravarthy is a right-arm leg-break bowler and his ability to bowl at any stage during the game made him an almost indispensable pick for this match. He has picked up 13 wickets in this tournament.
Mitchell Starc
Mitchell Starc is a fantastic bowler who can bowl both with the new ball and at the death. He was brilliant in the last match as he grabbed four wickets at an economy of 8.61. In this tournament, he has picked up 11 wickets.
LKN - 9 Cr
LKN - 8.5 Cr
KKR - 9 Cr
KKR - 8 Cr
KKR - 7.5 Cr
KKR - 9 Cr
KKR - 9 Cr
LKN - 8.5 Cr
KKR - 8 Cr
KKR - 8 Cr
KKR - 7 Cr
Player Picks
Nicholas Pooran
Nicholas Pooran is the top choice for fantasy teams. His remarkable consistency is evident with 305 runs at an average of 61 and a strike rate of 160, and he's expected to maintain his excellent form.
Philip Salt
Philip Salt has been in excellent form in recent matches. Salt has scored 397 runs in this tournament so far. Philip Salt is a must have player to have in fantasy teams.
Mitchell Starc
Mitchell Starc is a valuable asset to fantasy teams because of his ability to swing the ball and take wickets. With eleven wickets already in the tournament, he's expected to make an impact in future games.
Sunil Narine
Sunil Narine is a great pick for your fantasy team captain. He's in good form, scoring 380 runs and taking 13 wickets in this series so far. His all-round skills make him a reliable choice for captaincy.
Lokesh Rahul
Lokesh Rahul, with two fifties in this tournament, is the top fantasy captaincy choice. His remarkable consistency is evident with 406 runs at an average of 40 and a strike rate of 142, and he's expected to maintain his excellent form.
Andre Russell
Andre Russell is a top captaincy or vice-captaincy pick for fantasy teams for this game. His powerful batting and consistent death-bowling set him apart. So far, he has 186 runs and eleven wickets, making him an excellent addition to any fantasy team.
Varun Chakravarthy
Varun has taken 13 wickets for the Knight Riders in this tournament so far. Varun Chakravarthy is a budget-friendly choice for fantasy teams.
Harshit Rana
Harshit Rana has taken eleven wickets in the tournament. He could make a significant difference in the upcoming game.
Venkatesh Iyer
For budget picks, Venkatesh lyer could be a decent choice. He has the potential to score valuable fantasy points and could prove to be a valuable addition to fantasy teams.
LKN - 9 Cr
LKN - 8.5 Cr
KKR - 9 Cr
KKR - 8 Cr
KKR - 7.5 Cr
KKR - 9 Cr
KKR - 9 Cr
LKN - 8.5 Cr
KKR - 8 Cr
LKN - 7.5 Cr
KKR - 8 Cr
Player Picks
Philip Salt
Philip Salt is an explosive opening batsman who can take the game away early in the innings as an opener. In this tournament, he has scored 397 runs at an average of 44.11 and a strike rate of 180.45.
Andre Russell
Andre Russell is one of our best all-round players, who can mould his game according to situations. In this tournament, he has scored 186 runs and picked up 11 wickets.
Nicholas Pooran
Nicholas Pooran is known for his solid technique and ability to play aggressive knocks. He has scored 305 runs at an average of 61 in this tournament. He will be a key player in your team.
Lokesh Rahul
Lokesh Rahul has a wide range of shots and his power-hitting ability makes him a good bet ahead of this game. He can do wonders as a captain. He smashed 28 runs in the last match. He has scored 406 runs at an average of 40.60 in this tournament.
Sunil Narine
Sunil Narine is one of the greatest spinners of the era and also plays the role of an aggressive opener for KKR. We can expect a couple of wickets in the middle overs. He has scored 380 runs at an average of 38 and picked up 13 wickets in this tournament.
Marcus Stoinis
Marcus Stoinis is an unquestionable choice for the captaincy. He is a marvellous batting all-rounder who can also contribute with the ball in crucial stages. He smashed a fantastic knock of 62 runs and struck a wicket in the last match. In this tournament, he has scored 316 runs and picked up four wickets.
Venkatesh Iyer
Venkatesh Iyer is a consistent performer with the bat who can add lots of runs at the top of the order. In this tournament, he has scored 257 runs at an average of 36.71 and a strike rate of 137.43.
Varun Chakravarthy
Varun Chakravarthy is a right-arm leg-break bowler and his ability to bowl at any stage during the game made him an almost indispensable pick for this match. He has picked up 13 wickets in this tournament.
Mitchell Starc
Mitchell Starc is a fantastic bowler who can bowl both with the new ball and at the death. He was brilliant in the last match as he grabbed four wickets at an economy of 8.61. In this tournament, he has picked up 11 wickets.
LKN - 9 Cr
LKN - 8.5 Cr
KKR - 9 Cr
KKR - 8 Cr
KKR - 7.5 Cr
KKR - 9 Cr
KKR - 9 Cr
LKN - 8.5 Cr
KKR - 8 Cr
KKR - 8 Cr
LKN - 7.5 Cr
Player Picks
Marcus Stoinis
Marcus Stoinis is an exceptional all-rounder who greatly contributes to the team's success with his versatile abilities. He smashed a brilliant knock of 62 runs and took a wicket in the last match. In this tournament, he has scored 316 runs and picked up four wickets.
Andre Russell
Andre Russell is an outstanding all-rounder. His impressive bowling skills and ability to make important contributions with the bat make him an invaluable asset to any team. In this tournament, he has scored 186 runs and picked up 11 wickets.
Nicholas Pooran
Nicholas Pooran is known for his dependable batting skills, consistently adding valuable runs to the team's total. He has scored 305 runs at an average of 61 and a strike rate of 160.52 in this tournament.
Lokesh Rahul
KL Rahul is a talented batsman who can perform well in various conditions. His unwavering determination at the crease makes him an outstanding choice. He scored 28 runs in the last match. He has scored 406 runs at an average of 40.60 in this tournament.
Sunil Narine
Sunil Narine is one of the top picks in this game. He has emerged as a mystery bowler, making it difficult for batsmen to play against him and causing disruptions in the opponent team's batting line-up. He has scored 380 runs at an average of 38 and picked up 13 wickets in this tournament.
Philip Salt
Philip Salt stands out as an opener, capable of quickly taking control of the game with his explosive batting. In this tournament, he has scored 397 runs at an average of 44.11 and a strike rate of 180.45.
Shreyas Iyer
Shreyas Iyer is a renowned batsman, known for his dependable run-scoring ability in key situations, especially when batting in the top order. In this tournament, he has scored 257 runs at an average of 36.71 and a strike rate of 137.43.
Varun Chakravarthy
Varun Chakravarthy will be a top pick for this game. His stump-to-stump line and ability to turn the ball from a flatter trajectory make him a handy limited-overs bowler. He has picked up 13 wickets in this tournament.
Mitchell Starc
Mitchell Starc is a highly skilled bowler known for his remarkable ability to swing the ball in both directions at impressive speeds. He was brilliant in the last match as he clinched four wickets at an economy of 8.61. In this tournament, he has picked up 11 wickets.
LKN - 9 Cr
LKN - 8.5 Cr
KKR - 9 Cr
KKR - 8 Cr
KKR - 7.5 Cr
KKR - 9 Cr
KKR - 9 Cr
LKN - 8.5 Cr
KKR - 8 Cr
KKR - 8 Cr
LKN - 7 Cr
Player Picks
Hardik Pandya
Pandya has been named captain of the team and can be your captain as well. He has amassed 1271 runs and 69 wickets playing in 87 T20I matches.
Hardik Pandya
Pandya has been named captain of the team and can be your captain as well. He has amassed 1271 runs and 69 wickets playing in 87 T20I matches.
Hardik Pandya
Pandya has been named captain of the team and can be your captain as well. He has amassed 1271 runs and 69 wickets playing in 87 T20I matches.
LKN - 9 Cr
KKR - 9 Cr
KKR - 8 Cr
KKR - 9 Cr
KKR - 9 Cr
LKN - 8.5 Cr
LKN - 7.5 Cr
LKN - 7.5 Cr
KKR - 8 Cr
LKN - 7.5 Cr
LKN - 8 Cr
Player Picks
Hardik Pandya
Pandya has been named captain of the team and can be your captain as well. He has amassed 1271 runs and 69 wickets playing in 87 T20I matches.
Hardik Pandya
Pandya has been named captain of the team and can be your captain as well. He has amassed 1271 runs and 69 wickets playing in 87 T20I matches.
Hardik Pandya
Pandya has been named captain of the team and can be your captain as well. He has amassed 1271 runs and 69 wickets playing in 87 T20I matches.
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