IPL 2022: RR vs LSG Preview – Lucknow aim for their 4th successive win

After winning three matches on the trot, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) in a group stage encounter of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The match will be played at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on April 9 (Saturday). After losing their first against Gujarat Titans, LSG made a strong comeback in the tournament and won three successive matches against defending champions Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad and the Delhi Capitals.

Indian spinner Ravi Bishnoi has been impressive for the Super Giants, providing some vital wickets for the franchise. Skipper KL Rahul, wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock and youngster Ayush Badoni have been impressive as well. The Lucknow-based franchise would want to continue their winning run against the Royals as well.

RR, on the other hand, have played some good cricket as well and are placed third in the points table. The Royals have so far beaten Sunrisers Hyderabad and five-time champions Mumbai Indians, before losing their previous match against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Wicketkeeper-batter Jos Butler has been in sublime touch so far, making a hundred and a half-century in two matches. Skipper Sanju Samson, along with Shimron Hetmyer have been good as well.

In bowling, leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and pacer Trent Boult have scalped some vital wickets for their side and will look to perform well against the Super Giants as well.

Here’s the Predicted Playing XI of Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants

Rajasthan Royals

Even after losing their first match of the tournament, RR would want to go with the same XI. One change they could think about will be bringing in James Neesham in place of Navdeep Saini.

Lucknow Super Giants

Having won three matches on the trot, LSG would not want to tinker their combination. However, Marcus Stoinis being available is a tempting opportunity. He may replace Evin Lewis at number three.