Kolkata Knight Riders will be all set to lock horns against Lucknow Super Giants in this crucial IPL encounter. Welcome to the KOL vs LKN Dream11 team prediction today and match preview.
Kolkata Knight Riders have now managed to win 2 games in a row to keep their team in strong contention which could result into better momentum for this important match.
Lucknow Super Giants on the other hand have lost their last 2 matches giving the rest of the teams the opportunity to push through to reach the qualifiers which could allow them to aim for a win to fulfill their ambitions for this campaign.
Probable Winner, Betting Tips, and Match Prediction
Lucknow Super Giants should win this match by a very close margin.
Betting Odds
KOL- 2.16 LKN- 1.78
Pitch Report and Toss
The pitch can help seamer with similar assistance for batsmen. The winners of the toss should bat first.
Weather
The weather forecasts a warm humid day.
Probable Playing 11
Kolkata Knight Riders
S.Billings (wk), A.Rahane, V.Iyer, N.Rana, S.Iyer, R.Singh, A.Russell, T.Southee, S.Narine, V.Chakravarthy, U.Yadav
Lucknow Super Giants
KL Rahul (wk), Q.de Kock, M.Stoinis, D.Hooda, A.Badoni, J.Holder, K.Pandya, A.Khan, R.Bishnoi, D.Chameera, M.Khan
Match Details
TATA IPL
Match: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants
Date and Time: 18th May – 07:30 pm IST
Venue: Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai, India
Telecast: Star Sports Network, Disney+Hotstar
KOL vs LKN Dream11 Team Prediction Today, TATA IPL, Fantasy Cricket Picks, Match Preview
Wicket-Keeper
Sam Billings (8.5 Cr) made his way back to the starting 11 and was able to make it count as he built an amazing partnership which helped him score 34 runs at a strike rate of 117.24 added with his skills behind the stumps.
KL Rahul (10 Cr) has not been at his best in the last 3 matches but has still maintained his place as the leading scorer from his team with a total of 469 runs in 13 matches in the earlier stages of the season which should be regained.
Quinton de Kock (9.0 Cr) can create his contributions with his batting skills in the top order along with his skills as the wicket-keeper which has seen him make consistent contributions.
Batsman
Nitish Rana (9.0 Cr) was able to add 26 runs at a strike rate of 162.50 to push the scoreboard to a required rate which is an important skill considering the nature of this short format of the game.
Deepak Hooda (9.5 Cr) has been maintaining order in the batting line up with his consistent contributions as he was able to score 59 runs at a strike rate of 151.28 in the last match.
Ayush Badoni (8.0 Cr) played an essential role with his bowling skills in the last match with greater potential to maintain consistency throughout the game that can allow him to use this current momentum to his benefit.
All-rounders
Andre Russell (10.5 Cr) looks to be working in a different mode altogether as he was able to single handily bring the game back into his favor with 49 runs at a strike rate of 175 along with 3 wickets which makes him a potential game-changer.
Bowlers
Umesh Yadav (9.0 Cr) was back after being rested for his last 2 matches which saw him continue with his decent yet consistent form which can play a greater role in the upcoming fixtures.
Tim Southee (8.5 Cr) managed to add 2 wickets to his already improving form which should keep him confident to maintain his place with the experience he brings to the squad.
Avesh Khan (9.0 Cr) was able to find 1 wicket in the last match making it 6 wickets in the last 3 matches which should keep him motivated to regain an attacking form in this match.
Mohsin Khan (8.5 Cr) holds amazing potential but has not been at a similar wavelength in the recent games which should allow him to focus to making his mark in this crucial encounter.
Dream11 Team Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain
A.Russell will be our captain because of his amazing form which has helped him with his consistency in the recent game.
D.Hooda will be our vice-captain because of his improving and focused batting form.
DREAM 11 TEAM
Billings, KL Rahul, de Kock, Rana, Hooda (VC), Badoni, Russell (C), Southee, Yadav, A.Khan, M.Khan
Dream11 Team Disclaimer
The veracity of our selections and team is based on earnest analysis of the league, matches, and playing 11s. We implore you to forage your team by your own accord with these facets helping spur your decision making.
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