IPL 2024 – Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants Match 4 preview
It’s time for another double-header matchday as season 2024 of IPL continues. Hosts Rajasthan Royals take on Lucknow Super Giants.
Date & Time : 24th March 2024, 3:30 PM IST
Venue : Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
Rajasthan Royals will have been disappointed on not reaching the playoffs in the past season but will definitely be looking for luck this time around. They will have to play quality cricket.
Looking at their squad it has depth with quality in the batting and bowling departments. Execution will be key.
Both coach Kumar Sangakkara and captain Sanju Samson will utilise tactics discussed beforehand.
On the other hand, Lucknow Super Giants had have a good tournament last time around again despite still awaiting a maiden IPL triumph. They will look to be again quality this time around.
Batting wise they will aim for higher totals with the bowlers complementing it.
Both coach Justin Langer and captain KL Rahul will utilise their planned tactics to churn results.
For the wicket, it should aid spinners with batsman also having something for them as typical of Indian wickets
Team news and possible lineups
There are no fresh injury concerns for both sides at the moment.
RR XI : J. Buttler, Y. Jaiswal, S. Samson (C), R. Parag, S. Hetmyer, D. Jurel, R. Powell, R. Ashwin, T. Boult, A. Khan, Y. Chahal.
LSG XI : Q. de Kock (WK), D. Paddikal, KL Rahul (C), N. Pooran, M. Stoinis, A. Badoni, K. Pandya, Bishnoi, Y. Thakur, M. Khan, S. Joseph.
Prediction
It should be a good contest between both these two quality sides of IPL. But since Rajasthan are the senior of the two sides it should be advantage to them playing at home and they must capitalise on it the opportune.