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Marcus Stoinis vs Liam Livingstone- Who Could Be The Better Finisher For His Team?

Marcus Stoinis and Liam Livingstone will be seen as the finishers for their team in the match [iplt20.com]Marcus Stoinis and Liam Livingstone will be seen as the finishers for their team in the match [iplt20.com]

The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will be up against the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 11th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024). This match will be played at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on the 30th of March. 

Both teams have some potential match-winners in their ranks. However, they have two great power hitters who would be entrusted with giving them powerful finishes. For LSG, the Aussie all-rounder Marcus Stonis will be seen in this role, while the Englishman Liam Livingstone will be the bet for the Punjab Kings. 

Before the match, let's have a look at some important stats and try to predict who could be the better finisher for the team. 


Stoinis vs Livingstone - Record at the Ekana Cricket Stadium

The sample for Stoinis and Livingstone at the Ekana Cricket Stadium is small. While Stoinis has played seven T20s and two ODIs at the venue, Livingstone has played only a single ODI here. But we will still analyse their performance in the games and predict who will do better today.  

Marcus Stoinis

In the two ODIs that Stoinis has played here, he has scored 25 runs at a strike rate of 178.6. The numbers show that he has struggled here as a batter. However, if we look at his record in the IPL, Stoinis has a strike rate of 138.1 while maintaining an average of 24.20 at the venue in seven matches. He has also played a knock of 89 runs here. 

So, even though he has not been at his fluent best here, Stoinis has given glimpses of his power hitting at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. 

Liam Livingstone

In the only ODI Liam Livingstone played at the Ekana, he scored 27 runs off 46 deliveries. This shows that he struggled to adjust to the pace of the wicket. The English all-rounder's performance was rusty, as he struggled to even rotate the strike. 

The numbers at the Ekana and the fact that Stoinis is more acquainted with the venue hint that the Aussie might come up with a better performance in the game. 


Stoinis vs Livingstone - Death Over Batting Comparison (T20s)

Stoinis vs Livingstone - T20 Death Over Batting Comparison [OneCricket]Stoinis vs Livingstone - T20 Death Over Batting Comparison [OneCricket]

The figure shows that Livingstone has a better strike rate and boundary percentage than Stoinis in the death overs. The Aussie all-rounder, however, plays fewer dot balls than the Livingstone. So, though a close competition, this goes to Livingstone.


Stoinis vs Livingstone - IPL Death Over Batting Comparison

Stoinis vs Livingstone - Death Over Batting Comparisons in IPL [OneCricket]Stoinis vs Livingstone - Death Over Batting Comparisons in IPL [OneCricket]

In the case of batting in the death over of IPL, Livingstone sails past Stoinis by a significant margin. He has the better numbers in all the cases that matter the most in case of death over batting. So, in this case, also, Liam Livingstone comes out as the winner.  


Conclusion

The metrics in this analysis suggest that Liam Livingstone might outshine Marcus Stoinis if it comes to only death over batting. However, there are plenty of other aspects. Both players have multidimensional skills. It will be interesting to see who proves himself as a better utility player for his franchise.