The Lucknow Super Giants will face the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL 2022 eliminator at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The team led by KL Rahul ended third in the points standings, and they are coming off a nail-biting thriller against Kolkata Knight Riders in the previous game. After being benched for their last league game, the team is expected to bring back regulars like Krunal Pandya and Ayush Badoni for the forthcoming match.
Royal Challengers Bangalore, on the other hand, finished fourth in the league stage after defeating the Gujarat Titans and were also propelled to the top four by the Mumbai Indians. The Faf du Plessis-led team performed admirably in both departments, and the franchise will be relieved to see their talisman Virat Kohli return to form. Mohammad Siraj could return to the starting lineup in place of Siddharth Kaul.
Match Specifications
Eden Gardens is located in Kolkata.
Time and Date: May 25, 7:30 p.m.
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Report on Pitch
Given the Eden Gardens pitch’s history, both teams will attempt to stack their sides with a lot of spin options, but the cloudy cover may benefit the fast bowlers as well. After winning the toss, both captains will look to bat first because any score exceeding 150 will be difficult to chase down in a high-pressure match.
LSG against RCB Lucknow Super Giants probable playing XIs
Marcus Stoinis, Jason Holder, Krishnappa Gowtham/Krunal Pandya, Mohsin Khan, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Quinton de Kock (wk), KL Rahul (c), Evin Lewis, Deepak Hooda, Ayush Badoni/Manan Vohra, Marcus Stoinis, Jason Holder, Krishnappa Gowtham/Krunal Pandya, Mohs
Bangalore Royal Challengers
Shahbaz Ahmed, Wanindu Hasaranga, Harshal Patel, Siddarth Kaul/Mohammed Siraj, Josh Hazlewood, Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Mahipal Lomror, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Shahbaz Ahmed, Wanindu Hasaranga, Harshal Patel, Siddarth Kaul/M
Top Potential Performers
Virat Kohli is the match’s most likely best hitter.
After a brilliant inning in a high-pressure game against the Gujarat Titans, Virat Kohli regained his form and scored a match-winning knock for his franchise. The right-hander made a minor adjustment to his technique that greatly aided him, and he ended up with a 73-run knock at the top of the order. He’ll be hoping to keep up his good form and step up again in a crucial match.
Josh Hazlewood was the match’s most likely best bowler.
Josh Hazlewood had a fantastic return in the previous game, taking two wickets after going for a lot in the game against Punjab Kings. So far, Australia has shown to be a terrific option by the RCB, with a fantastic economic rate. Hazlewood will be a formidable option for skipper Faf du Plessis during the dying overs and in the powerplay because of his propensity to win games on his own.