RR vs LSG, IPL 2023 HIGHLIGHTS: Lucknow Beat Rajasthan By 10 Runs
RR vs LSG LIVE: Lucknow equalled Rajasthan on the points tally with 8 points but RR still have a better net run rate and continue to be on top of the points table.
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RR vs LSG LIVE SCORES: Rajasthan Royals are all set to take on Lucknow Super Giants in a home fixture at the Sawai Mansight Stadium in Jaipur on April 19, 2023 (Wednesday) in what will be a top-of-the-table clash in IPL 2023. While Rajasthan are the only team that finds itself at the top of the points tally with four wins from five matches, Lucknow with three wins but the best net run rate among five teams that are at six points are at the second position in the points table.
Having said that, both sides enter this contest with contrasting results. While Rajasthan registered a win over Gujarat in their last match, Lucknow succumbed a defeat against Punjab Kings which was just their second since IPL 2022 batting first.
Despite being at a somewhat similar position on the points table, the two teams have adopted vastly different approaches when it comes to the way they have gone about their business in this competition. While Rajasthan top-order has looked to take an aggressive route with players going for it right from the first over, Lucknow have been among the slow starters in the powerplay.
However, towards the death Lucknow have a better strike rate than Rajasthan but only marginally. This suggests that how the LSG top-order plays against the likes of Trent Boult and Co. could well be the battle that decides who goes on to have an upper hand in this match.
Kyle Mayers has been in good nick for LSG this season which is why they have been forced to bench Quinton de Kock and that could likely be the trend going forward. On the other hand, Jos Buttler is struggling with a finger injury but will be in all likelihood good enough to play a role with the bat.
What makes this encounter all the more interesting is that Super Giants are yet to beat Royals in the IPL with Royals having won both of their clashes last season.
Possible Starting XIs RR vs LSG:
Rajasthan Royals (RR): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Butter, Sanju Samson (captain/ wicketkeeper), Devdutt Padikkal, Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, R Ashwin, Adam Zampa, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): KL Rahul (captain), Kyle Mayers, Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya, Nicholas Pooran (wickekeeper), Marcus Stoinis, Ayush Badoni, K Gowtham, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Mark Wood
RR vs LSG LIVE
Both LSG and RR now have 4 wins from 6 matches but RR still have a better net run rate of +1.043 compared to Lucknow's +0.709 which keeps them at the top of the points table.
RR vs LSG LIVE
LSG win. Avesh Khan (3/25) holds his nerves and despite an early boundary, Lucknow win by 10 runs. They restricted RR to 144 after posting 154 and what seemed to be a middling score turning out to be a match-winning one.
RR vs LSG LIVE SCORE
19 to win off the final 6 deliveries. Will we see another last ball finish?
RR vs LSG LIVE SCORE
Hetmyer departs. Pressure of the mounting required run rate getting the better of some of these batters now. LSG will feel they can squeeze a win from here. RR- 104/4 in 15.1 overs.
RR vs LSG LIVE SCORE
And theres' another. Jos Buttler goes for 40 off 41. Longer part of the boundary and he has failed to get the desired connection on that ball. Is comfortably deep on the leg side and Stoinis gets his second. LSG in with a real chance now. RR- 97/3 in 13.3 overs.
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