In the 43rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will welcome Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow tonight i.e. Monday, May 1 at 7:30 PM IST.
After facing an eccentric defeat against Gujarat Titans (GT), LSG have bounced back by thrashing the PBKS bowlers in all corners of the ground by scoring a mammoth 257. The KL Rahul-led team will be looking forward to carrying the same momentum in tonight’s game at home. Lucknow has acquired the second spot in the standings with 10 points. LSG batters are batting in full flow and comprehensive support from the bowlers can make them excel in the second half of the tournament.
On the other hand, RCB will be heading into this fixture on the back of a defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). The 2016 finalists have secured eight points with four victories and defeats each. The team’s batting unit has been highly dependent on Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis while Mohammed Siraj has shone so far with the ball in the season. A comprehensive victory tonight might keep them in contention for obtaining a place in the top four of the points table.
Head-to-Head:
RCB have an upper hand over LSG in the head-to-head competition with two victories and a defeat.
In their previous outing, which took place earlier this season, Lucknow won by one wicket.
Where-to-watch:
TV: Star Sports Network
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