Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2024: Predicted Playing XI Of Both Teams

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will host Rajasthan Royals (RR) in match 44 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Saturday. Led by captain KL Rahul, LSG will head into the game after beating Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a high-scoring clash in Chennai. With five wins and three losses, LSG are currently placed fourth in the IPL 2024 standings with 10 points. On the other hand, the Sanju Samson-led RR have been the most dominant team in the IPL 2024 so far.

Having registered seven victories and suffered just a solitary defeat, RR are top of the IPL 2024 standings with 14 points.

Ahead of another crucial IPL 2024 clash, we look at the predicted XIs of both sides.

LSG Predicted XI

Quinton de Kock

LSG's swashbuckling opening batter Quinton de Kock has scored 228 runs in eight games in IPL 2024. The southpaw has already slammed three fifties this season and will look to produce another big score against RR.

KL Rahul (captain/wicket-keeper)

Captain KL Rahul has led from the front for LSG this season. The stylish right-handed batter is LSG's leading run-scorer in IPL 2024, having amassed 302 runs in eight matches with two fifties to his name. Rahul will aim to continue his scintillating form on Saturday.

Marcus Stoinis

Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis produced a magnificent knock to help LSG chase down 211 against hosts CSK in their last game. Batting at No.3. Stoinis smashed unbeaten 124 off just 63 balls, laced with 13 fours and six maximums. He will look to contribute with both bat and ball, having scored 254 runs and bagged two wickets this season.

Nicholas Pooran

Nicholas Pooran has been one of the most consistent performers with the bat for