LSG vs KKR: Lucknow Super Giants' Predicted Playing XI Against Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2022, Match 53 LSG vs KKR

Lucknow Super Giants take on Kolkata Knight Riders in match 53 of IPL 2022 in Pune on Saturday, May 7. The side has won seven matches overall and three matches on the bounce. One more win will take Lucknow close to sealing the playoffs berth. Both these teams are facing each other for the very first time in the IPL.

They have won three matches on the bounce after losing to RCB on April 19. Lucknow has beaten Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings, and Delhi Capitals in their previous three matches. The side has all their bases covered with players putting up their hands whenever the team is requiring them to do so. In this article, we take a look at LSG’s predicted playing Xi for their clash against KKR.

LSG vs KKR: Lucknow Super Giants’ Predicted Playing XI Against Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2022, Match 53 LSG vs KKR

KL Rahul

Rahul has already notched up 451 runs for the season with two centuries to his name. The LSG skipper will get his opportunity at the top of the order as his side takes on KKR whose bowling line-up is under pressure.

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Quinton de Kock

De Kock will keep partnering with Rahul at the top of the order. He has been giving quick starts to his team and forming good opening stands with Rahul. So far in IPL 2022, QDK has scored 294 runs in 10 matches.

Deepak Hooda

Hooda has made full use of the opportunities of batting at the top of the order. Against Delhi Capitals, he scored 52 off 34 balls and played his part in taking the team score to 195 which proved too much for Delhi.

Marcus Stoinis

Stoinis has not found his touch yet in IPL 2022. He has not scored too many runs and has not taken wickets as well. Stoinis has to get back into scoring runs with LSG reaching closer to playoffs.

Krunal Pandya

Krunal Pandya has been a handy contributor with both bat and ball. Against Delhi Capitals, he was not given too many overs though. He bowled an over for 19 runs and scored just nine with the bat.

Ayush Badoni

Badino did not get his chance with the bat for LSG against Delhi Capitals. However, in the opportunities that he has got, the youngster has proved his mettle and has shown that he has a calm head on his shoulders.

Krishnappa Gowtham

Gowtham was given an opportunity in place of Manish Pandy in LSGs Xi against Delhi Capitals. He bowled 2 overs for 23 runs and picked up a wicket. He will be retained in the playing Xi as the KKR side has a few left-handers and Gowtham will take the ball away from them being an off-spinner.

Jason Holder

Holder will be the third overseas player in the Lucknow Super Giants XI. He bowled an expensive spell against Delhi going for 45 runs off his four overs.

Dushmantha Chameera

Chameera has been backed by the management despite a few ordinary outings for LSG. He was expensive against Dc going for 44 runs off his spell. However, he will find a place in the XI.

Ravi Bishnoi

Bishnoi has not picked wickets regularly for Lucknow Super Giants. However, he has bowled economical spells in the middle-overs. At times has bowled at the death too. His battle with Andre Russell will be interesting to watch.

Mohsin Khan

The left-arm pacer will conclude LSG’s predicted playing Xi against KKR. He has been one of the finds of the season. He picked up four wickets in the last game against DC.

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