What Is The Cricket Match Today? Expected Changes, Winner Prediction

image-lhvw7b02Mohsin Khan bowled a match-winning last over against MI (AP Photo)

It is time for another critical game of IPL 2023 as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). KKR have blown hot and cold this season and need to win this game by a big margin to stand a chance of qualifying for the playoffs.  LSG, on the other hand, have 15 point at their disposal and just need a win to qualify for the playoffs and might also finish in top 2. Big game for both the sides and let's see how things pan out.

What is the venue of KKR vs LSG game?

The venue for this KKR vs LSG game is  Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Both these teams are meeting for the first time this season and we might have a high-scoring encounter in front of the passionate KKR fans.

What are the expected changes in the playing XI of KKR?

KKR after chopping and changing their combination for almost half of the season have finally found a settled line-up. So, most probably, there won't be any changes in the KKR XI after winning an important game against CSK at Chepauk.

Expected playing XI of KKR

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Jason Roy, Nitish Rana (c), Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Shardul Thakur, Sunil Narine, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana, Suyash Sharma, Varun Chakravarthy 

Impact Player: Venkatesh Iyer (He will be included in the XI when KKR bats)

What are the expected changes in the playing XI of LSG?

LSG played their last game at Lucknow and made a bold move to drop Mayers. Naveen-ul-Haq was brought in place of him because of the conditions in Lucknow but if it is a batting deck in Eden Gardens, we can see Mayers back in the XI. Also, Avesh Khan is expected to be back in the XI in place of Swapnil Singh.

Expected playing XI of LSG

Quinton de Kock (wk), Kyle Mayers, Prerak Mankad, Krunal Pandya (c), Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Amit Mishra, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Mohsin Khan.

Impact Player: Yash Thakur ( He will come into XI when LSG bowls)

Winner Prediction

Both teams have quality players in their line-up but LSG have a well-rounded unit with all bases covered. So, expect them to win this game.