LSG vs RR Match Preview
While the Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mumbai Indians and a few other IPL teams are struggling this season, Lucknow and Rajasthan are not. Both teams are very much among the title contenders beyond the halfway point of this year's tournament.
Lucknow and Rajasthan are in favourable positions because they have some of the best batters, bowlers and other resources available. When naming your Dream11 teams for this match, it's important to know which players to pick and why they might succeed.
Jos Buttler should be among the first you go for. The Rajasthan batter has already hit two centuries in the 2024 Indian Premier League. Rajasthan also have Yuzvendra Chahal, who has taken 13 wickets this IPL season as one of the best leg-spinners in T20 cricket around the world.
For another world-beater, you cannot look past Marcus Stoinis. He recently hit a record-breaking century against the Chennai Super Kings in Chepauk. Stoinis is a huge asset for Lucknow and can be for your Dream11 team, too. He can also add value with the ball.
Ravi Bishnoi could be another good pick in conditions expected to take turn. But you can't just load up on leg-spinners. You're going to need a couple of solid seamers as well. Here, Yash Thakur certainly comes into play. He is LSG's top wicket-taker this IPL season.
There are multiple excellent wicketkeeper-batters to choose from for this fixture. Nicholas Pooran, Quinton de Kock, Jos Buttler and Sanju Samson are good options, but we reckon go for KL Rahul. He is LSG's captain, leading from the front with runs at the top of the order and in good form in front and behind the stumps.
Weather Report
Some cloud cover, but no rain is forecast in Lucknow on matchday. We'll get a full fixture in. The team to win the toss will likely choose to bat first. Three toss-winning captains have done this in the four 2024 IPL matches in Lucknow so far.
Pitch Report
It will be interesting to see if a fresh or old pitch is used for this match. A first-innings total of 180-plus can be considered competitive at this venue. Both teams will likely pick two specialist spinners.
Notable stats
Rahul in form
The LSG captain has scored less than 20 in only two of his last eight Indian Premier League innings.
Team News
Lucknow might retain New Zealand fast bowler Matt Henry in their XI for this match. RR will surely keep Sandeep Sharma, who took a five-for against the Mumbai Indians recently.
LSG vs RR Probable 11
LSG Playing 11
- Quinton de Kock
- KL Rahul (C)
- Marcus Stoinis
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Nicholas Pooran
- Deepak Hooda
- Ayush Badoni
- Krunal Pandya
- Matt Henry
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Mohsin Khan
RR Playing 11
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Jos Buttler
- Sanju Samson (C)
- Rovman Powell
- Riyan Parag
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Dhruv Jurel
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Trent Boult
- Avesh Khan
- Sandeep Sharma
Dream11 Prediction
Rajasthan's momentum from three consecutive wins counts for more than Lucknow's homeground advantage here. The Royals shoud win because their batting and bowling depth is stronger than the Super Giants', too.
Top Picks
Marcus Stoinis: Name this world-class all-rounder and recent IPL centurion in your Dream11 team.
Yuzvendra Chahal: Pick this in-form leg-spinner, who has been prolific for Rajasthan this season.
KL Rahul: Make the LSG leader the captain of your Dream11 team and look forward to a big performance.
LSG vs RR Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: Nicholas Pooran, KL Rahul (VC), Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (C)
Batters: Yashasvi Jaiswal
All-rounders: Marcus Stoinis
Bowlers: Yuzvendra Chahal, Ravi Bishnoi, Trent Boult, Sandeep Sharma, Yash Thakur
