Tough test for the RCB bowler after the shock against KKR
| Date | April 02, 2024 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Format | T20 |
| Series | Indian Premier League, 2024 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
- Virat Kohli has odds of 2.90 to be Royal Challengers Bengaluru's best batsman.
- KL Rahul has odds of 3.45 to be Lucknow Super Giants' best batsman.
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru have odds of 2.10 to hit the most sixes in the game.
- Lucknow Super Giants have odds of 2.00 to hit the most sixes in the game
MATCH PREVIEW
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face a tough challenge as they take on the Lucknow Super Giants in the 15th match of the Indian Premier League 2024. RCB bowled poorly in the last game, losing against the Kolkata Knight Riders. Their bowling attack looks weak, but the side has a good record at home and enjoys higher odds of winning the game. The Lucknow Super Giants defeated the Punjab Kings in the last game to earn their first points for the season. The side has a poor record against RCB, and it will be interesting to see if they can turn it around in this game.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Preview
Faf du Plessis' team lost to the Kolkata Knight Riders by 7 wickets in the last game. Bowling has always been a weakness for the RCB, which haunted them in the last game. They failed to defend a big total with sloppy bowling, bringing them down on cricket betting apps. Faf du Plessis would want a more aggressive show from his batsmen and a disciplined effort from his bowlers in the game.
Virat Kohli batted well in the last game, but he must improve his scoring rate and deliver a good start with Faf du Plessis. The middle order hasn't met expectations, and the team will need runs from Cameroon Green, Glenn Maxwell, and Mahipal Lamror. They have firepower in the lower middle order and expect runs from Anuj Rawat, Dinesh Karthik, and Mayank Dagar.
Mohammad Siraj and Yash Dayal struggled in the last game, and their bowling will be key to the team's success in this contest. Alzarri Joseph hasn't hit his form, and he must do well in the middle overs with Mayank Dagar. Vijaykumar Vyshak and Green need to apply pressure on the batsmen and restrict LSG to a small total.
Expected Starting XI for Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Anuj Rawat (wk), Dinesh Karthik, Alzarri Joseph, Mayank Dagar, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal, Mahipal Lamror, Vijaykumar Vyshak (Impact Player)
Lucknow Super Giants Preview
Nicholas Pooran took over the captaincy from KL Rahul in the last game against the Punjab Kings. It was a good show from the team as they won by 21 runs. Pooran would like his team to build on this momentum. They have lost the last four out of five games against RCB and start with lower odds on cricket betting sites. Pooran would look to overcome this poor record in this game.
KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock are in form, and the pair will look to add runs at the top and take advantage of RCB's poor form with the ball. Devdutt Padikkal, Marcus Stoinis, and Pooran make it a formidable middle order for the team. They will also expect big hits from Ayush Badoni and Krunal Pandya in the lower middle order.
The side will need a good show with the ball, as RCB has a strong batting lineup. Manimaran Siddharth and Naveen-ul-Haq must get early wickets. Mohsin Khan and Krunal Pandya bowled well in the last game, and it will make them confident. They also need a good show from Ravi Bishnoi and Mayank Yadav.
Expected Starting XI for Lucknow Super Giants
Nicholas Pooran (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), KL Rahul, Devdutt Padikkal, Ayush Badoni, Marcus Stoinis, Krunal Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan, Mayank Yadav, Manimaran Siddharth, Naveen-ul-Haq (Impact Player)
TOSS: To Bowl First
We have seen big run chases at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. It is not the easiest of tracks to defend a total, and both teams will have this on their minds at the toss. The side winning the toss won't hesitate to bowl first.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
We expect clear skies over Bengaluru and a warm evening. The track is excellent for batting, where the ball comes to the bat nicely. Batsmen can play their strokes easily on this surface. Bowlers have a small margin for error on this track. The side batting first will aim at a total of 200 runs.
OUR PREDICTION
The Lucknow Super Giants won the last game, but the side has a poor record against RCB and at this venue. Their bowling attack has been inconsistent, and they must shine with the ball to win. RCB has a strong batting lineup, and its openers are in form. They play at home and have done well at this venue, making them favorites according to our IPL betting guide.
Our prediction is for Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win.
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