KKR vs LSG: 5 Key Players to Watch Out for

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are set to face each other in the 28th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. This match will be held at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata’s home ground. For Lucknow, this venue isn’t unfamiliar either as their franchise headquarters is not far from Eden Gardens, making this almost a home game for them as well.

Players to Watch

KL Rahul:

The captain of Lucknow Super Giants hasn’t had the best season so far. He starts well but hasn’t been able to convert these starts into big innings. In the last match against Delhi Capitals, he scored 39 runs off 22 balls. He will be eager to make a significant impact at Eden Gardens.

Mitchell Starc:

Purchased for a hefty sum of INR 24.75 crores by Kolkata Knight Riders, this Australian left-arm pacer has yet to live up to expectations. Team mentor Gautam Gambhir, however, isn’t too worried, noting that high expenses are typical for bowlers in T20 cricket. Starc knows he needs to deliver a strong performance, and a turnaround in this match could pose challenges for Lucknow.

Andre Russell:

This Caribbean player has the power to turn a score of 180 into 220. Russell displays formidable muscle power, making it difficult for bowlers to contain him. While he struggled against slow deliveries from Chennai Super Kings, his ability to accelerate at the end of an innings can be devastating.

Ravi Bishnoi:

A premium spinner for Lucknow Super Giants, this young leg-spinner has quickly made a name for himself. With aggressive hitters like Sunil Narine and Andre Russell in Kolkata’s lineup, KL Rahul will look to Bishnoi to keep them in check, though a slight mistake could provide these hitters the chance to unleash big shots.

Shreyas Iyer:

The captain of Kolkata Knight Riders has had a challenging season. Despite showing some fight against Chennai Super Kings, he has only managed to score 91 runs in four innings so far. With a strike rate of just 125, he hasn’t been able to play his natural, aggressive game. As Kolkata sits in second place in the standings but closely packed with other teams, they know any slip-up could be costly later in the tournament.

This match promises to be an exciting clash with these players potentially playing crucial roles for their respective teams. Check Our Match Prediction!