LSG vs KKR: Battle of the Titans at Ekana Stadium
The two-time former champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will face off against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in a doubleheader at the Ekana Stadium on Sunday. Both sides have been in impressive form this season, with three wins in their last five encounters.
KKR has been particularly explosive with the bat, led by the likes of Phil Salt and Sunil Narine, while their bowling has been spearheaded by Mitchell Starc. LSG, on the other hand, will need to find a reliable opening combination and hope for some big contributions from their star-studded middle order.
The match promises to be a fascinating contest between two evenly matched teams.
Ekana Stadium Pitch Report
The Ekana Stadium pitch is expected to provide some assistance to the bowlers, so both teams may opt to chase if they win the toss.
Head-to-Head Record
The head-to-head record between the two sides favors KKR, who have won three out of four matches against LSG. However, LSG will be determined to break that streak and continue their push towards the playoffs.
Fantasy XI
Here is a suggested Fantasy XI for the LSG vs KKR match:
* Batsmen: Phil Salt (wk), KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Deepak Hooda
* All-rounders: Rinku Singh, Andre Russell
* Bowlers: Mohsin Khan, Naveen-Ul-Haq, Mitchell Starc, Ravi Bishnoi
