Get ready for an exciting match as the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) take on the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on May 1, 2023. Both teams are eager for a much-needed win to boost their position in the top-four race.
RCB has been struggling this season to maintain their spot in the top-four race. The team’s bowlers have found it difficult to adapt to the true pitches at home. However, the upcoming match against LSG in Lucknow may be a turning point for the team. The pitch conditions at the stadium differ from the Chinnaswamy, and RCB will be embarking on a six-game road trip starting Monday.
LSG has had mixed results playing in Lucknow. Although their batting unit scored an impressive 257 on a true belter in Mohali, they have struggled on sluggish home pitches. However, their bowlers have made the most of the conditions, taking 30 wickets in four games and having the best average, strike rate, and economy rate for a home side this season.
According to the pitch report, batting will be challenging for both teams as the average first innings score of 152 is the lowest across venues this season. Thunderstorms are expected an hour before the game, but it’s not expected to affect the match.
The probable XI for LSG includes KL Rahul (c), Kyle Mayers, Marcus Stoinis/Quinton de Kock, Ayush Badoni, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya, Naveen Ul-Haq, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, and Yash Thakur/Yudhvir Singh Charak.
The RCB Probable XI comprises Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, Shahbaz Ahmed, Glenn Maxwell, Mahipal Lomror, Dinesh Karthik, Suyash Prabhudessai/Karn Sharma, David Willey, Wanindu Hasaranga, Vijaykumar Vyshak, and Mohammed Siraj.
Based on the pitch and weather conditions, and the head-to-head record, RCB may have a slight edge over LSG with a 55% chance of winning, while LSG has a 45% chance of winning. However, it will come down to which team can perform better under pressure and seize the crucial moments in the game. Don’t miss out on this exciting match, as both teams will be looking to come out on top and gain momentum in the tournament.
