Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will host the Lucknow Super Giants in the 15th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Both teams have won a game each but would want to add more points to their tally in the early stages of the season itself.
Lucknow Super Giants enter the game without their star batter and captain KL Rahul who is expected to come in as an impact player. LSG also name two IPL debutants Mayank Yadav and Manimaran Siddharth in their playing eleven against PBKS.
"KL is coming back from injury and we're looking to give him a break in such a long tournament, but he'll play as an impact player today," Nicholas Pooran said after winning the toss against Punjab Kings at Ekana Cricket Stadium.
KL Rahul has copped criticism over several years for his strike rate while batting in T20s. The LSG captain could not finish the match in his side's first game of IPL 2024 while chasing 194 against Rajasthan Royals. However, he has received the backing of head coach Justin Langer.
LSG vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction: Lucknow Super Giants suffered a 20-run defeat in their opening game against Rajasthan Royals while Punjab Kings enter this game after a heartbreaking last-over defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Captain Sanju Samson smashed unbeaten 82 runs off 52 balls and youngster Riyan Parag smashed 43 runs to help Rajasthan Royals post 193 against Lucknow Super Giants. New signing Rovman Powell was surprisingly left on the pitch as RR fielded only three overseas players.
KL Rahul has started doing wicketkeeping duties in Lucknow Super Giants' IPL 2024 opener against Rajasthan Royals. Notably, his position in the batting order is not confirmed as of the toss.
Sanju Samson's Rajasthan Royals (RR) beat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the fourth match of IPL 2024 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Samson was declared the Player of the Match (POTM) for his 82-run knock.
Sanju Samson will lead Rajasthan Royals (RR) whereas KL Rahul will be in charge of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Rajasthan have brought Mumbai spinner Tanush Kotian in as the replacement for Australia's Adam Zampa.
Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals are set to welcome KL Rahul's Lucknow Super Giants in the fourth match of the Indians Premier League 2024 on Sunday. RR have recorded two wins in three encounters against LSG and are favourites to win in Jaipur.
KL Rahul is currently not part of India's T20 setup and last played the International format in the T20 World Cup 2022. He is fighting for a spot in the T20I side for the upcoming 20-over World Cup.
KL Rahul is set to feature in the first game of the Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2024 after being out of action due to a quadriceps issue. His batting position will be under the spotlight as he eyes a return to India's T20I side. Here is how LSG stack up ahead of the new IPL.
Lucknow Super Giants captain and wicketkeeper batter KL Rahul suffered an injury during the first Test match against England in Hyderabad but has been cleared by the National Cricket Academy to feature in the Indian Premier League 2024.
KL Rahul played only the first Test of the India vs England series and was not part of any of the further games. He is missing the fifth Test too. However, Rahul has begun training at the NCA and has shared photos from the venue.
The BCCI announced the Team India squad for the fifth and final Test against England set to be played in Dharamsala starting Thursday, March 7. India are already 3-1 ahead in the series and would aim to win the final game as well to strengthen their position in the WTC points table.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have named their vice-captain ahead of the 2024 edition of the IPL with KL Rahul set to continue as the captain. Rahul, who got injured midway through last year and missed the second half of IPL 2023. LSG have qualified for playoffs in both seasons so far.
Team India could well hand another debut for in the ongoing five-match Test series against England, with four caps being given so far already. KL Rahul, who has travelled to London for further consultation, still remains doubtful for the series finale in Dharamsala.
Rahul played an impressive knock of 86 in the first innings of the Hyderabad Test against England but could only manage 22 in the second innings as India lost the game by 28 runs.
Earlier, the BCCI, in its statement, had stated that Rahul was 90% fit and was expected to play the fourth Test. But to everyone's surprise, he hasn't recovered yet completely and won't play in Ranchi and is doubtful for the fifth and last Test of the series against England.
Jasprit Bumrah has taken part in all of the three Tests so far. He was the cornerstone of India's success with the ball. KL Rahul played only the first Test and has missed the next two.
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