IPL 2023: 3 Players Who Will Be Crucial for Lucknow Super Giants to Win LSG vs SRH Match No. 10

IPL 2023: The first week of the 16th edition of the Indian Premier League has produced some brilliant games so far. Now, we are heading to the second IPL week. It will be the Lucknow Super Giants taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad at their home on Friday, April 7 at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. LSG won their first game against the Delhi Capitals.

But they lost their second game to the Chennai Super Kings. Thus, LSG will look to register a win on Friday to move one step closer to the playoff stage. LSG had some brilliant performances in the first two games. That’s what we will discuss here. In this article, we will discuss about three potential match-winners for Lucknow in LSG vs SRH Match No. 10.

IPL 2023: IPL 2023: 3 Key Players for Lucknow Super Giants in LSG vs SRH Match No. 10

3. Kyle Mayers

If there is one batter who has impressed everyone in his debut season in the IPL, then it is none other than LSG opener Kyle Mayers. The big left-hander has just played two cracking innings in his first two games. As a result, he is second on the list of leading run scorers in the IPL 2023. Mayers smashed a 38-ball 73 against DC.

He followed it up with 53 off 22 against CSK, and there are high chances that he might play yet another blazing knock against SRH on Friday. And if it happens, the SRH bowlers are having some big problems. Because Mayers not only scores runs consistently, he actually scores them rather quickly. LSG will want him to continue his power-hitting and give Lucknow a good start against SRH.

2. Quinton De Kock

The veteran left-hander who was the second-highest scorer for the franchise in 2022, Quinton de Kock, is back with the team. He was on national duty and didn’t play in the first two games. But now he has joined the team and will right away feature in the playing XI. His presence will give the team a lot of confidence.

With KL Rahul not able to perform well, he might replace him at the top, and Rahul might play at No. 3. It means we will see De Kock and Mayers open the inning for LSG. That will surely be a deadly combination with two left-handers taking on the SRH bowlers. De Kock recently scored runs for South Africa and will look to continue that form in the IPL. He can be a threat for SRH on Friday.

1. Mark Wood

The race to win the “Purple Cap” has begun, and the man who is leading that race is LSG pacer Mark Wood. He is just breathing fire with every ball in this IPL. Wood made an impact in the very first game against DC with a five-wicket haul. He took 5/14 against them. Although he gave away some runs against CSK, he took three wickets.

In two games, Wood has taken a total of 8 wickets at an average of 7.88. He can be an uncanny customer for SRH batters with his pace. However, it will be a mouthwatering contest between him and Umran Malik. Wood brings pace and accuracy to his bowling, which has become his strength now. He can trouble any batter in the world, and SRH might see it on Friday.