IPL 2024 LSG vs KKR: Match 54 Toss Update, Dream11 Predictions, Fantasy Tips, Teams, Pitch Report & Top Pick

LSG vs KKR, IPL 2024: Dream11 Predictions for the 53rd Match [AP Photos]

The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will be playing against each other in the 54th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024). This match will be played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on May 5th at 7:30 PM IST. 

Before the match goes live, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, fantasy tips, pitch report, the top player picks and the best predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match. 

LSG vs KKR Toss Update

Lucknow Super Giants have won the toss and they will field first.

Lucknow Super Giants Changes: Yash Thakur comes in place of Mayank Yadav.

Kolkata Knight Riders Changes: Same Team

LSG vs KKR Head-to-head Stats

The Lucknow Super Giants have played four games against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). LSG are ahead in the face-off with three wins, while KKR have only a single game. 

The last encounter of the two teams was in IPL 2024. The Super Giants batted first in the game and scored 161/7 in their 20 overs. Nicholas Pooran was the highest scorer for the team with 45 off 32. 

The chase was spearheaded by Phil Salt for KKR. He played a blazing knock of 89 runs from 47 deliveries and made the task easier for his team. KKR went past the target in 15.4 overs losing only a couple of wickets. 

The Super Giants will be eager to avenge their defeat from the last game. They need the two points from the game to stay alive in the tournament. On the other hand, KKR will be looking to keep their spot in the top two and hence collect the two points from the game. 

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LSG vs KKR Pitch Report

The wicket at the Lucknow has seen six games in the tournament. In the first match, the wicket looked to have good pace and bounce. But after that it was the traditional slow and sluggish wicket of the Ekana Cricket Stadium. Batting will be tricky on this wicket and hence we can expect a close competition between the bat and the ball. 

Ekana Cricket Stadium Ground Stats (IPL 2024)

Matches: 6
Matches won batting first: 2
Matches won batting second: 4

Average first innings total: 174
Average second innings total: 167
Highest total recorded: 199/3 by Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants
Lowest total recorded: 130/10 by Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants

Fantasy Value From the Pitch Report

• Batting has seemingly been easier in the second innings in the last few games. But historically Ekana has been a good wicket to defend totals. We can expect the top order batters to do well and then the spinners and the pacers with good slower deliveries in thei repertoire deciding the fate of the game.

LSG vs KKR Fantasy Cricket Tips

Lucknow Super Giants Heavy Fantasy XI

• KL Rahul has been in good touch with the bat for the Super Giants. He has laid the foundation for them in most matches and will be crucial choice for the fantasy contests of the match. Marcus Stoinis has found good all-round rhythm in the recent matches and will be one of the safer choices. 
• Moshin Khan has done a good job with the ball for LSG. He is one of the safer options to go with from the bowlers section of the team. Along with Mohsin, you can also pick Yash Thakur for the game. 

Kolkata Knight Riders Heavy Fantasy XI

• Sunil Narine is most obvious choice from the KKR team. He has been the MVP for them in IPL 2024, and will be the safest choice. Besides Narine, Phil Salt has done well with the bat and could be a good choice for the game. 
• Varun Chakravarthy has been doing a great job for the KKR team in the last couple of games. His current wicket taking form makes him one of the better options to choose for the fantasy contests. Besides Charavarthy, Mitchell Starc, who has regained his bowling form in the last game could be a good pick for the game. 

LSG vs KKR Winner Prediction

The Lucknow Super Giants have had a roller coaster ride in the tournament. On the other hand, KKR have beeb consistently doing a great job in the tournament. The wicket might suit KKR with their two quality spinners in the act. Given the playing conditions and the team combinations, KKR would have the advantage in the match. 

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LSG vs KKR Top Player Picks

KL Rahul (LSG)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 406 Runs in 10 Innings
• The LSG skipper has been playing a good hand in most matches. KL Rahul's consistency makes him one of the safest picks for the fantasy contests.  

Mohsin Khan has done well in the last game with the ball [AP Photos]

Mohsin Khan (LSG)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 9 Wickets in 7 Matches
• The left arm pacer did a decent job with the ball in the previous game. Mohsin Khan will carry the form and rhythm into this game and could be a safe choice for the fantasy contests. 

Sunil Narine (KKR)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 380 Runs and 13 Wickets in 10 Matches
• The Trinidadian all-rounder has been in a great form. Sunil Narine has done the job for his team with both the bat and the ball. He will be the safest choice for the fantasy contests.

Varun Chakravarthy is the leading wicket-taker for KKR in IPL 2024 [AP Photos]

Varun Chakravarthy (KKR)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 13 Wickets in 10 Matches
• The Indian mystery spinner has done a great job for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the middle-overs. Varun Chakravarthy has been very efficient picking up wickets and being economical. His current wicket taking form makes Chakravarthy a great choice for the fantasy contests.

LSG vs KKR Differential Picks

Marcus Stoinis (LSG)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 316 Runs in 10 Matches
• The Australian all-rounder had a quite start to the tournament. But in the last couple of matches, Marcus Stoinis has done brilliantly with the bat and has also contributed with the ball. His current all-round form makes Stoinis a great choice for the fantasy contests. 

Andre Russell (KKR)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 186 Runs and 11 Wickets in 10 Matches
• The West Indian all-rounder has made good use of the opportunities that he has got in the tournament. Andre Russell has made decent contributions with both the bat and the ball in IPL 2024. Given the rhythm that he is in, Russell could be a highly rewarding choice as the C or VC of the match. 

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LSG vs KKR Fantasy Expert Advice

Given the nature of the wicket and the form of the players, a 2-2-4-3 or a 3-2-3-3 combination could be beneficial for the match. 

LSG vs KKR Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeepers: KL Rahul, Nicholas Pooran
Batters: Shreyas Iyer, Riku Singh
All-rounders: Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Marcus Stoinis, Krunal Pandya
Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Naveen-ul-haq, Mohsin Khan

Captain: KL Rahul
Vice-captain: Andre Russell

Lucknow Super Giants: 6 Players; Kolkata Knight Riders: 5 Players

LSG vs KKR Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues

Wicketkeepers: KL Rahul, Nicholas Pooran, Phil Salt
Batters: Ashton Turner, Shreyas Iyer
All-rounders: Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Marcus Stoinis
Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Varun Chakravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi

Captain: Sunil Narine
Vice-captain: Nicholas Pooran

Lucknow Super Giants: 5 Players; Kolkata Knight Riders: 6 Players