KL Rahul To Drop Quinton de Kock? LSG's Probable XI For IPL 2024 Match Vs MI

Rajgeeta Yadav

KL Rahul To Drop Quinton de Kock [AP]KL Rahul To Drop Quinton de Kock [AP]

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are currently revved up and aiming for a victory against Mumbai Indians (MI) in their upcoming crucial fixture of IPL 2024. 

For LSG, this match is pivotal as they must secure a win to remain in contention for the playoffs. The 67th match is scheduled to take place at the Wankhede Stadium on May 17.

LSG's journey so far

Currently positioned at seventh with six wins and seven losses, LSG is in dire need of a victory, especially after their recent 19-run loss to Delhi Capitals. 

In the encounter against DC, the team's top order faltered with KL Rahul scoring only 5 runs, Quinton de Kock managing just 12 runs, and the formidable all-rounder Marcus Stoinis failing to make an impact.

Given this performance, KL Rahul may contemplate replacing LSG opener Quinton de Kock. However, LSG lacks a suitable replacement, as Arshin Kulkarni underperformed, and although QDK has been rested in a few matches, there's hope that he will rediscover his form and help LSG secure a crucial victory this time.

On the bowling front, Arshad Khan showcased an exceptional performance against DC, claiming a wicket and scoring 58 runs with the bat. Therefore, the bowling lineup of Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen ul Haq, and Mohsin Khan is likely to remain the same.

Lucknow Super Giants Probable Playing XI: 

Lokesh Rahul (C), Quinton de Kock, Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Nicholas Pooran (vc), Krunal Pandya, Arshad Khan, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen ul Haq, Mohsin Khan

Impact: Devdutt Padikkal, Ayush Badoni, Prerak Mankad, Krishnappa Gowtham, Manimaran Siddharth