IPL 2024, KKR vs LSG - This Young Indian Could Be KKR's Game-changer; 3 Match-Winners For KKR
Sunil Narine and Andre Russell could be the match-winner for KKR
The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the 28th match of the Indian Premier League 2023. The match will be played at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on April 14th at 7:30 PM IST.
The two-time champions, KKR, had a great start to the tournament. They won their first three matches and looked like a solid unit. Even though they lost their last game against CSK, the cricket brand KKR is playing will keep the other teams on their toes when they face the Kolkata-based franchise. With three wins in four matches, KKR currently dominates the top half of the points table and will be looking to maintain the same momentum.
Eden Gardens Ground Stats (IPL 2024)
| Stats | Numbers |
|---|---|
| Matches | 1 |
| Matches won batting first | 1 |
| Matches won batting second | 0 |
| Average first innings total | 208 |
| Average second innings total | 204 |
| Wickets by pacers | 9 |
| Wickets by spinners | 4 |
The iconic Eden Gardens have seen only one game in IPL 2024. It looked like an excellent batting deck, and the batters got full value for their shots. If the wicket behaves the same way, then batters will play a vital role for either side and bowlers who bowl in the death overs will also be crucial.
Three Match-winners for Kolkata Knight Riders
Sunil Narine
The West Indian all-rounder has been the Kolkata Knight Riders' trump card in IPL 2024. Sunil Narine has worked wonders for the team as the Powerplay enforcer. Unfortunately, in the previous game at the Eden Gardens, he fell to a run-out. But given the nature of the track, Narine will be eager to make the most of his opportunity in this game and emerge as a match-winner.
Sunil Narine has scored 161 runs in the tournament from four innings at a strike rate of 189.41. Besides his current form, Narine has some great numbers at the Eden Gardens. At this venue, he has 348 runs in 28 innings at a strike rate 158.9. Narine has been more than decent with the ball, picking up 63 wickets in 53 games while having an economy of just 6.27.
Andre Russell
The West Indian giant has already proved himself to be a game-changer for the Knights. In IPL 2024, Russell scored 115 runs in 3 innings at a strike rate of 212.96. He has also picked up five wickets in four matches and is doing a decent job with the cherry in hand towards the end of an innings.
Besides having a great run in IPL 2024, Russell has some great numbers in Eden Gardens, establishing him as a potential match-winner for his team. In 32 innings at the Eden Gardens, Russell has scored 868 runs at a strike rate of 194.20. He has also done a decent job with the ball, picking up 33 wickets in 35 matches.
Angkrish Raghuvansi
This 18-year-old batter has impressed everybody with his antics in the tournament so far. Given the predicted nature of the wicket, Angkrish Raghuvansi could play a crucial role for the team. The young batter has scored 82 runs in the tournament at a strike rate of 182.22. Raghuvanshi could be a potential match-winner for KKR because of his compact technique and aggressive batting approach.
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