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IPL 2024: RR eye playoffs berth as they face LSG

27-Apr-2024 07:38 AM
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Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants are scheduled to battle it out in the 44th match of the IPL on Saturday at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow in an intense clash.

With Rajasthan Royals currently perched at the top of the points table, with the total of 7 wins out of 8 games, they are surely riding high on confidence, cautioning LSG to be ready for a fierce encounter. Rajasthan Royals have displayed remarkable consistency and resilience throughout the tournament, eying their berth into the playoffs.

Rajasthan could put one foot into the playoffs if they overcome LSG on Saturday. They have stellar players both in batting and bowling departments. 

On the other hand, Lucknow Super Giants have also carved a notable path for themselves in the tournament, having thrashed solid CSK in their last game. With 5 wins from 8 games, LSG find themselves in a commendable position in the points table. They also have seasoned players at the top of the order, coupled with excellent contributions in their bowling. Lucknow will look to carry forward the touch and be ready for any challenge. 

Head to Head 

Matches - 4

LSG Won - 1

RR Won - 3

LSG Probable XI: Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul (c&wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Deepak Hooda, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, Matt Henry, Yash Thakur (Imp - Mayank Yadav)

RR Probable XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c&wk), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal (Imp - Jos Buttler)

 

 

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