KOL vs LKN: The 66th match of the IPL 2022 will be played between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai on Wednesday, May 18, 2022.
KOL vs LKN Match Preview
Kolkata Knight Riders played 13 matches in this season of the IPL where they managed to win 6 matches. Kolkata Knight Riders are currently placed at the sixth spot on the points table of this season of the IPL. They played their last game against Sunrisers Hyderabad where they won the game by 54 runs.
Lucknow Super Giants, on the other hand, have also played 13 matches this season where they won 8 games. Lucknow Super Giants is currently placed at the third spot on the points table of this season of IPL. They played their last game against Rajasthan Royals where they lost by 24 runs.
Notably, it will be their second face-off in the season. The last time they played against each other, it was Lucknow Super Giants which emerged victorious by 75 runs.
Match Details
- Match: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants, Match 66
- Date: Wednesday, May 18, 2022
- Time: 7:30 PM (IST) / 2:00 PM (GMT)
- Venue: DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai
Pitch Report
The pitch at Dr DY Patil Stadium is likely to offer a lot of support to the batters and we might witness a high-scoring encounter. The team winning the toss might look to bowl first, considering the dew factor. Anything around 170-180 could be a par total at this venue.
Average First Innings Score
The average first innings score at DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai considering the last 5 matches played here is 167 runs.
Record of Chasing Team
Based on the last 5 matches played at DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai —
- Matches Won: 2
- Matches Lost: 3
- No Result: 0
Kolkata Knight Riders & Lucknow Super Giants Form
KOL Form
LKN Form
Squads
Kolkata Knight Riders
Shreyas Iyer (C), Sheldon Jackson (WK), Andre Russell, Shivam Mavi, Baba Indrajith, Varun Chakaravarthy, Pratham Singh, Aaron Finch, Umesh Yadav, Anukul Roy, Nitish Rana, Mohammad Nabi, Ashok Sharma, Tim Southee, Ajinkya Rahane, Ramesh Kumar, Venkatesh Iyer, Harshit Rana, Sam Billings, Sunil Narine, Chamika Karunaratne, Abhijeet Tomar, Rinku Singh, Aman Hakim Khan.
Lucknow Super Giants
KL Rahul (C), Quinton de Kock (WK), Ayush Badoni, Dushmantha Chameera, Krishnappa Gowtham, Avesh Khan, Kyle Mayers, Mayank Yadav, Krunal Pandya, Ankit Rajpoot, Manan Vohra, Shahbaz Nadeem, Manish Pandey, Andrew Tye, Ravi Bishnoi, Marcus Stoinis, Mohsin Khan, Karan Sharma, Deepak Hooda, Jason Holder, Evin Lewis.
Probable Playing XI
Kolkata Knight Riders
Baba Indrajith, Venkatesh Iyer, Nitish Rana, Shreyas Iyer (C), Rinku Singh, Sam Billings (WK), Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Tim Southee, Umesh Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy.
Lucknow Super Giants
KL Rahul (C), Quinton de Kock (WK), Krunal Pandya, Deepak Hooda, Marcus Stoinis, Ayush Badoni, Mohsin Khan, Jason Holder, Dushmantha Chameera, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan..
Player Stats/Records of Top 5 Performers for Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants
| Player | Stats (This Tournament) | Dream11 Point |
|---|---|---|
| Andre Russell | 330 Runs & 17 Wickets | 981 Points |
| Lokesh Rahul | 469 Runs | 728 Points |
| Deepak Hooda | 406 Runs | 658 Points |
| Umesh Yadav | 16 Wickets | 631 Points |
| Quinton de Kock | 362 Runs | 623 Points |
Captaincy Picks For Match 66, KOL vs LKN
- Lokesh Rahul
- Andre Russell
- Deepak Hooda
KOL vs LKN Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction
Fantasy Team 1
- Wicket-Keeper: Quinton de Kock, Lokesh Rahul
- Batsmen: Deepak Hooda, Shreyas Iyer, Nitish Rana
- All-Rounders: Andre Russell, Jason Holder, Krunal Pandya
- Bowlers: Tim Southee, Avesh Khan, Mohsin Khan
- Captain: Lokesh Rahul
- Vice-Captain: Andre Russell
Fantasy Team 2
- Wicket-Keeper: Sam Billings, Lokesh Rahul
- Batsmen: Deepak Hooda, Marcus Stoinis, Nitish Rana
- All-Rounders: Andre Russell, Krunal Pandya
- Bowlers: Tim Southee, Umesh Yadav, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi
- Captain: Andre Russell
- Vice-Captain: Deepak Hooda
Streaming & Broadcasting Details:
- Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar
- Broadcasting: Star Sports Network
Probable Winner
Lucknow Super Giants is expected to win this match.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team for the fantasy game please consider the points mentioned and make your own decision at the time of making your team.