KKR vs LSG Live Score, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super ...

05 May, 2024 | 09:01 PM (IST)

When Lucknow Super Giants face off against the dominant Kolkata Knight Riders today, they'll need to bring their top game to the field. Kolkata Knight Riders, sitting pretty in second place, are just one step away from the IPL playoffs after a convincing 24-run victory over Mumbai Indians.

This win has escalated the pressure on KL Rahul's Lucknow Super Giants, who are trailing close behind in third place with 12 points from 10 matches.

With the race for the final four intensifying, Lucknow Super Giants cannot afford to slip up, especially with Sunrisers Hyderabad and other contenders breathing down their necks on the points table.

Despite their recent victory over Mumbai Indians, Lucknow Super Giants' performance was far from convincing as they barely managed to chase down a modest 145 runs.

Key players like captain Rahul and all-rounder Marcus Stoinis have been crucial for Lucknow Super Giants, but the team's finishing skills and overall performance have come under scrutiny.

Nicholas Pooran has been consistent with his contributions, but the team's ability to close out games efficiently remains questionable.

In the bowling department, Lucknow Super Giants have struggled to make a significant impact individually. The absence of express pacer Mayank Yadav adds to their challenges.

On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders have lost only three matches out of eleven, showcasing remarkable resilience throughout the tournament.

While Kolkata Knight Riders faced some challenges in their previous matches, particularly with their batting, they have managed to bounce back with impressive wins.

Against Mumbai Indians, they overcame a sluggish pitch to secure victory, thanks to a stellar performance by Venkatesh Iyer and Manish Pandey.

KKR's ability to adapt to different conditions and situations has been commendable, although they'll be looking for a more consistent batting display in their upcoming match against Lucknow Super Giants.

With both teams eyeing a spot in the playoffs, Sunday's clash promises to be an intense battle between two determined sides.

Squads:

Lucknow Super Giants: Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul (c & wk), Deepak Hooda, Ayush Badoni, Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Krunal Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan, Shamar Joseph, Yash Thakur, Manimaran Siddharth, Prerak Mankad, Arshad Khan, Krishnappa Gowtham, Amit Mishra, Kyle Mayers, Ashton Turner, Matt Henry, Naveen-ul-Haq, Devdutt Padikkal, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Mayank Yadav, Arshin Kulkarni.

Kolkata Knight Riders: Shreyas Iyer (c), KS Bharat (wk), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Rinku Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Sherfane Rutherford, Manish Pandey, Andre Russell, Nitish Rana, Venkatesh Iyer, Anukul Roy, Ramandeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Sunil Narine, Vaibhav Arora, Chetan Sakariya, Harshit Rana, Suyash Sharma, Mitchell Starc, Dushmantha Chameera, Sakib Hussain, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Gus Atkinson, Allah Ghazanfar, Phil Salt.

In the 16.1 over, Yash Thakur sends one wide of off-stump to Shreyas Iyer, the umpire signals it as a wide!

The match has taken a dramatic twist with a sudden change in momentum.

In the 15.5 over, Yudhvir Singh sends the ball to Rinku Singh, who manages to score a single run for the team.

In the 15.4 over, Yudhvir Singh elegantly drives the ball to the boundary for four runs, showcasing his class.

In the 15.6 over, Yudhvir Singh sends the ball to Shreyas Iyer, who takes a single run.

In the 15.3 over, Yudhvir Singh sends the ball to Shreyas Iyer, who manages to score a single run.

In the 15.2 over, Yudhvir Singh bowls a tight delivery to Shreyas Iyer, who defends it well, no run scored.

In the 15.1 over, Yudhvir Singh dismisses Angkrish Raghuvanshi, caught by KL Rahul off Yudhvir Singh's bowling.

The team has decided to take a strategic break to discuss their game plan and tactics for the upcoming phase of the match.

In the 14.6 over, Rinku Singh manages to sneak in 2 runs off Naveen-ul-Haq's delivery, adding to the team's total.

In the 14.5 over, Naveen-ul-Haq bowls a tight delivery to Rinku Singh, who defends it well, no runs scored.

In the 14.4 over, Rinku Singh manages to sneak in a quick double off Naveen-ul-Haq's delivery, adding two runs to the scoreboard.

In the 14.3 over, Naveen-ul-Haq bowls a tight delivery to Rinku Singh, who defends it well, no run scored.

And now, we eagerly await to see who strides out next to take the crease with the bat.

In the 14.2 over, Naveen-ul-Haq dismisses Andre Russell caught by substitute fielder Krishnappa Gowtham off his own bowling.

In the 14.2 over, Naveen-ul-Haq sends a wide delivery to Andre Russell, the batsman doesn't need to play at that one.

In the 14.1 over, Naveen-ul-Haq delivers a boundary ball to Andre Russell, finding the ropes with a well-timed shot for four runs.

The game has come to a temporary stop as the umpire calls for a halt in play.

In the 13.6 over, Ravi Bishnoi concedes just a single to Andre Russell.

In the 13.5 over, Ravi Bishnoi bowls a tight delivery to Andre Russell, who defends it well, no run scored.

In the 13.4 over, Angkrish Raghuvanshi nudges Ravi Bishnoi's ball for a quick single.

In the 13.3 over, Ravi Bishnoi sends a wide delivery to Angkrish Raghuvanshi, the ball drifting away from the batsman and the umpire signals it as a wide.

In the 13.2 over, Angkrish Raghuvanshi dances down the track and smashes Ravi Bishnoi for a boundary! Excellent footwork on display.

In the 13.3 over, Ravi Bishnoi delivers a good ball to Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who defends it well, no runs scored.

In the 13.1 over, Ravi Bishnoi bowls a tight delivery to Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who defends it well, no run scored.

In the 12.6 over, Angkrish Raghuvanshi takes a single off Krunal Pandya's ball, adding one run to the total.

In the 12.5 over, Krunal Pandya limits Andre Russell to just a single run with his bowling skills.

In the 12.5 over, Krunal Pandya sends a wide delivery to Andre Russell, adding an extra run to the opposition's score.

In the 12.4 over, Krunal Pandya sends down a wayward delivery to Andre Russell, resulting in 5 wides being signaled by the umpire.

In the 12.4 over, Krunal Pandya smashes Andre Russell for a colossal six, sending the ball soaring into the solar system!

In the 12.2 over, Krunal Pandya bowls a tight delivery to Andre Russell, who defends it well, no run scored.

In the 12.3 over, Krunal Pandya delivers a good ball to Andre Russell, who fails to score any runs.

In the 12.1 over, Angkrish Raghuvanshi takes a single off Krunal Pandya's ball, adding one run to the total.

In the 11.6 over, Ravi Bishnoi dismisses Sunil Narine caught by substitute fielder Devdutt Padikkal off his own bowling.

And now, making his way to the crease, we have the next batsman ready to face the bowlers.

In the 11.4 over, Sunil Narine manages to sneak a single off Ravi Bishnoi's delivery, adding one run to the total.

In the 11.5 over, Angkrish Raghuvanshi nudges Ravi Bishnoi's ball for a single run.

The game has come to a temporary stop as the umpire calls for a halt in play.

In the 11.3 over, Sunil Narine collects 2 runs off Ravi Bishnoi's ball, adding to the team's total.

In the 11.2 over, Sunil Narine sends the ball soaring over the boundary off Ravi Bishnoi's delivery, a magnificent six!

In the 11.1 over, Ravi Bishnoi delivers to Angkrish Raghuvanshi, they manage to secure a single run.

In the 10.6 over, Marcus Stoinis sends Sunil Narine's delivery soaring over the boundary for a six with a powerful stroke!

In the 10.5 over, Marcus Stoinis sends Sunil Narine's delivery soaring over the boundary for a six with a powerful shot!

In the 10.2 over, Marcus Stoinis bowls a tight delivery to Sunil Narine, who fails to score any runs.

In the 10.4 over, Marcus Stoinis bowls a tight delivery to Sunil Narine, who fails to score any runs.

In the 10.3 over, Marcus Stoinis sends Sunil Narine's delivery soaring over the boundary with a powerful six, showcasing his batting prowess.

The match has taken a dramatic twist with a sudden change in momentum.

In the 10.1 over, Marcus Stoinis nudges the ball to Angkrish Raghuvanshi and they scamper through for a quick single.

In the 9.6 over, Angkrish Raghuvanshi nudges Ravi Bishnoi's ball for a single run.

In the 9.4 over, Sunil Narine manages to sneak a single off Ravi Bishnoi's delivery.

In the 9.3 over, Ravi Bishnoi bowls a dot ball to Sunil Narine, no runs scored.

In the 9.5 over, Angkrish Raghuvanshi drives Ravi Bishnoi through covers for a boundary, adding crucial runs to the scoreboard.

In the 9.2 over, Ravi Bishnoi bowls a dot ball to Sunil Narine, no runs scored.

In the 8.6 over, Yash Thakur sends the ball to Sunil Narine, who manages to score a single run.

In the 9.1 over, Ravi Bishnoi delivers, and Sunil Narine smashes it for a boundary! The crowd erupts with excitement.

In the 8.5 over, Yash Thakur bowls a tight delivery to Sunil Narine, who defends it well, no run scored.

In the 8.4 over, Yash Thakur sends the ball soaring over the boundary ropes with a powerful six off Sunil Narine's delivery!

In the 8.3 over, Yash Thakur sends the ball to Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who manages to score a single run.

In the 8.2 over, Yash Thakur sends the ball soaring over the boundary with a powerful six off Angkrish Raghuvanshi's delivery.

In the 8.1 over, Yash Thakur bowls a tight delivery to Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who defends it well, no run scored.