Lucknow Super Giants vs Kolkata Knight Riders Players Battles Preview:
The Lucknow Super Giants is arguably the most complete team in this year’s IPL. They have plenty of all-rounders in their lineup that adds solidity to the team. KKR on the other hand a virtually non-existent opening pair. It is their middle and lower middle-order that has been saving them. The key matchups testing the middle order of both teams will dictate the winner of this game. Lets look at LSG vs KKR Key Players Battles.
We look at the LSG vs KKR Key Players Battles in this match:
#1 KL Rahul vs Umesh Yadav
LSG’s captain, KL Rahul, had led with aplomb. He continues to remain India’s premier batter in the league. Rahul has already amassed more than 450 runs. In the games where Rahul has got going, LSG has inevitably won them. He has been such a big factor for his team. Rahul’s runs have come at an outstanding strike rate too. He will be KKR’s biggest flesh in the thorn. KKR will be banking on Umesh Yadav to deliver the new ball. If Yadav manages to halt Rahul early, then KKR will be ahead in the game already.
#2 Deepak Hooda vs Sunil Narine
LSG’s faith in Deepak Hooda has paid off handsomely. He is one of the top run-getters this season. Hooda has taken to batting at number 3 beautifully. He is dominant against spinners and decent against pacers. Hooda will be LSG’s key batsman in the middle overs. KKR will be wary of his tendency to hit big during the middle phase. Sunil Narine, the IPL and KKR veteran, will challenge Hooda. His game smarts have tested the best in the business. Hooda won’t be any exception.
#3 Shreyas Iyer vs Mohsin Khan
Mohsin Khan has been one of the biggest surprises this season. He has impressed everyone with his pace and skill. Khan’s four-wicket haul was the main reason why LSG trumped DC. He has continued to make a steady rise right through the season. Khan will be a good matchup against Shreyas Iyer. The KKR captain has been one of the sole shining stars this season. He has looked assured against the best bowlers in the season. The unheralded Khan will pose a different challenge to Iyer. It promises to be an interesting challenge.
#4 Andre Russell vs Dushmantha Chameera
KKR and Andre Russell is a never-ending love story. Andre Russell’s finishing prowess has again been on fore this season. Despite KKR falling short on many occasions, Russell has been there till the end. In the end overs against LSG, he will battle it out against Dushmantha Chameera. The Sri Lankan seamer is one of the most improved fast bowlers in the world. He has stifled many opponents already this season. It will be a classic face-off between the two.
