Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants, IPL 2022, Today Match Prediction 18 May 2022

kkr vs lsg Match Prediction & Analysis

IPL2022 is come to the last week of the league phase with every team schedule to play their last matches. LSG started off the season in good fashion but have faced a roadblock recently losing back-to-back matches against GT & RR. They have been pushed to the third place and they are almost assured of their place in play-offs unless a miracle pushes them out. KKR on the other hand are struggling at the bottom half and they need to win this match and hope several other results go their way to have a chance in play-offs. We expect a cracking contest between two sides with a lot at stake.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Kolkata Knight Riders Preview

KKR batter`s have chipped with little cameos to take their team to 160+ totals in the last 2 games. Venkatesh Iyer, Rahane, Rinku Singh, and Sam Billings have chipped with vital 20s & 30s to build partnerships effectively. Andre Russell have been their wrecker in chief as evident from 28-ball 49 runs in the last game.

Their pace trio of Andre Russell, Tim Southee, and Umesh Yadav have chipped in with wickets consistently in the powerplay to derail the opposition in the absence of Pat Cummins last game. Spin duo of Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine are back together and pose a serious threat to opposition in the middle overs.

Top players to bet on: Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Tim Southee

Kolkata Knight Riders Predicted Playing XI:

Venkatesh Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nitish Rana, Sam Billings (wk), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Umesh Yadav, Tim Southee, Varun Chakaravarthy

Kolkata Knight Riders Actual Playing XI:

Abheejet Tomar, Venkatesh Iyer, Varun Chakravarthy, Umesh Yadav, Rinku Singh, Nitish Rana, Shreyas Iyer, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Sam Billings, TG Southee

Lucknow Super Giants Preview

LSG batting line-up have failed to put up a good show with the bat for the second time in 2 matches. KL Rahul and De Kock have been their prolific run scorers with the trio of Deepak Hooda, Marcus Stoinis, and Krunal Pandya playing vital cameos in the middle order. Manish Pandey might come in place of Ayush Badoni who is struggling recently.

They have rich source of bowling resources and used 8 different bowlers in the last game. Ravi Bishnoi picked up 2 wickets while Holder, Avesh Khan, and Badoni chipped in with a wicket each in the match. Dushamntha Chameera and Mohsin khan were little experience in the last game. Krunal Pandya, Marcus Stoinis and Hooda too can contribute with the ball if needed.

Top players to bet on: KL Rahul, Deepak Hooda, Jason Holder

Lucknow Super Giants Predicted Playing XI:

Quinton de Kock (wk), KL Rahul (c), Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya, Ayush Badoni/Manish Pandey, Marcus Stoinis, Jason Holder, Mohsin Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Dushmantha Chameera, Avesh Khan

Lucknow Super Giants Actual Playing XI:

Ravi Bishnoi, M Vohra, Lokesh Rahul, Avesh Khan, Quinton de Kock, Krishnappa Gowtham, Mohsin Khan, Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Jason Holder, Evin Lewis

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

Mumbai will have hot and humid climate with chances of dew settling down in the latter stages of the match. However, no weather interruptions in the match are expected.

Venue Details

DY Patil has a good pitch with good carry and bounce among the 3 venues this season. We expect batters to take toll on bowlers if they well set. Spinners might play a big role in middle overs. We expect runs to be around 160-180 runs in this match.

Toss: To Bat

Pitches are starting to slow down owing to the wear and tear and teams batting first are winning matches recently with 7-3 win-loss record in last 10 matches. We expect both captains to bat first in this match.

KKR vs LSG
Winning Prediction

KKR has a strong batting unit, but their inconsistency of the middle order is a big worry for them. They have an excellent bowling attack with quality pace and spin bowlers. LSG has excellent depth in their batting and bowling departments with 4-5 all-rounders but they need maximaize their potentials rather than spoil the mix. They will be looking to end KKR`s campaign with a win in this match and get closer to a top-2 finish. We expect LSG to win this match owing to their better team morale and form in this season. 

LSG will win the match

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