IPL 2022: KKR vs LSG Preview – Last chance for Kolkata to keep their hopes alive

The Match 66 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will be played between the two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and the new entrants Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai on May 18 (Wednesday). While KKR won their previous contest against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), LSG had to suffer a loss at the hands of the Rajasthan Royals (RR).

Talking about their points table standings, the Supergiants from Lucknow are currently placed third in the points table with eight wins in 13 matches. Their opponents, KKR, have had a mixed tournament so far and they are on the sixth spot with six victories in 13 matches.

The Men in Purple will want to win their next group stage encounter and give themselves a strong chance to qualify for the playoffs. Meanwhile, will also be looking to get two points and confirm their place in the playoffs. Both teams are packed with big hitters and the fans might be in for a treat.

Here’s the probable playing XI of KKR vs LSG

Kolkata Knight Riders

Senior batter Ajinkya Rahane has been ruled out of the tournament after suffering a hamstring injury. The two-time champions might bring in Baba Indrajith or Sheldon Jackson in place of Rahane.

Venkatesh Iyer, Baba Indrajith/Sheldon Jackson, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nitish Rana, Sam Billings (wk), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Umesh Yadav, Tim Southee, Varun Chakravarthy

Lucknow Super Giants

Despite losing their previous encounter, LSG will not want to change make any changes as they are entering the business end of the tournament.

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