IPL 2023: 3 Players Who Will Be Crucial for Rajasthan Royals to Win RR vs LSG Match No. 26

IPL 2023: The 26th clash of the 2023 Indian Premier League will see table-toppers facing off against each other on Wednesday. It is Rajasthan Royals taking on Lucknow Super Giants at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. RR is sitting at the top, while LSG is second on the points table. Thus, it will be a high-voltage contest between the top sides.

Sanju Samson and his men are on a roll, with four wins out of the five games they have played this season. They have also won their last three consecutive games against DC, CSK, and GT, respectively. Their only defeat in this competition has come up against Punjab Kings. But RR can’t write off LSG, as they are also playing some serious cricket. Hence, we will talk about three crucial RR players who can be vital in RR vs LSG Match No. 26.

IPL 2023: 3 Key Players for Rajasthan Royals in RR vs LSG Match No. 26

3. Yuzvendra Chahal

The man who won the “Purple Cap” in 2022 is once again leading the race in the ongoing season as well. Veteran leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal is the highest wicket-taker in the IPL 2023 and currently holds the “Purple Cap.” In a team with some big batting stars, Chahal has made himself the core member of the group.

He has taken 11 wickets in five games at a bowling average of 14.27. He is putting pressure on the batters in the middle innings, which is why he was able to perform in three wins, which helped RR defend the target. LSG can have some problems against him because Chahal is good against some right-handers, and LSG has some in their top seven. Meanwhile, Chahal will also look to take a few wickets and stretch the lead between him and other bowlers for ‘Purple Cap.’

2. Sanju Samson

After two consecutive ducks, RR skipper Sanju Samson showed his real skills in a tough chase against the defending champion in the last game. The moment of the game came when he smashed probably the best spinner, Rashid Khan, for three consecutive sixes, which turned the game on its head. Samson scored 60 off 32 balls to help his team win the game.

Samson is looking good once again and has made 157 runs in five innings at a brilliant strike rate of 165.26 with 11 sixes. He will have a job on his hands when he faces LSG on Wednesday and will look to replicate the performance he had in the last game. Samson can be a potential threat to Lucknow because he can change the game in any situation, which he did against GT.

IPL 2023: 1. Jos Buttler

Jos Buttler registered his first duck in 84 IPL innings in the last game against the Gujarat Titans. It was a rare failure for the RR opener, as he was expected to play yet another impactful inning. But one thing is certain with Buttler: he always bounces back strongly after a low score, which means we are in for another masterclass from the RR skipper on Wednesday.

However, that’s not what LSG will be hoping for. Buttler is the leading run scorer for RR and has scored 204 runs in five innings at a strike rate of 163.20, including three half-centuries. He used to provide good starts to his team, and that is what RR and its fans will look for in the coming match. Because if he starts hitting the ball, LSG will certainly be under pressure.