Lucknow Super Giants vs Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2024: Predicted Playing XI Of Both Teams

Match 54 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 pits Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Sunday. Led by Shreyas Iyer, Kolkata Knight Riders beat Mumbai Indians by 24 runs in their last outing and are currently placed second in the standings with 14 points from 10 games after seven wins and three losses. Hosts Lucknow Super Giants, on the other hand, find themselves in third spot with 12 points after claiming six wins and suffering four losses.

Ahead of LSG's clash with KKR in Lucknow, let's have a look at the predicted XIs of both sides for this fixture.

LSG Predicted XI

Quinton de Kock

Hard-hitting batter Quinton de Kock has had a decent run this season. He has scored 236 runs in nine matches, including three fifty-plus scores. The Proteas cricketer will be eager to hammer KKR's bowlers at home.

KL Rahul (captain and wicketkeeper)

LSG captain KL Rahul has smashed 406 runs in 10 matches and has struck three half-centuries. Rahul will be keen to produce a quick-fire knock and guide LSG to a brisk start against KKR.

Marcus Stoinis

Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis will add depth to LSG's middle-order batting while also being a valuable asset to their fast-bowling unit. He has scored 316 runs and taken four wickets in 10 matches so far this season.

Deepak Hooda

Deepak Hooda hasn't quite fired for LSG this season. The right-handed batter has managed to score 129 runs in six innings at a strike rate of 141.75. Hooda's form will be crucial for LSG's success against Kolkata.

Nicholas Pooran

Nicholas Pooran has been on song for Lucknow in IPL 2024. With 305 runs in 10 matches, Pooran is LSG's one of the top scorers