Sanju Samson’s RR are on a three-match winning streak with the latest coming against defending champions Gujarat Titans after defeating Chennai Super Kings at the Chepauk Stadium. They also enjoy a 2-0 head-to-head over LSG, who lost their last game to Punjab Kings at home.
RR vs LKN injury update
RR Injury update RR have no fresh injury concerns reported ahead of the match.
Key players Jos Buttler and Sanju Samson are the men in form with three half-centuries each this season. Yashasvi Jaiswal’s consistency is an issue but he is in good touch as well with two half-centuries. Consistency is surely not an issue for Shimron Hetmyer, who has been playing the role of finisher to perfection every time he walks out to bat.
Devdutt Padikkal is getting decent runs as well recently after a poor start to the season. Among bowlers, Yuzvendra Chahal leads the Purple Cap race with 11 wickets while Ravichandran Ashwin and Trent Boult are picking wickets too with 6 dismissals each. Sandeep Sharma is bowling well too and has been key in the death overs in the last two games.
Out of form Riyan Parag had yet another failed outing and could be dropped for the game again with the likes of Dhruv Jurel pushing for a bigger role.
LKN injury update Pacer Mohsin Khan, who took 14 wickets last IPL, has recovered from a shoulder injury and has joined the side for the remainder of IPL 2023. However, it is not known yet if the left-arm bowler is match fit.
Key players KL Rahul returned to form amid criticism with a knock of 74. Marcus Stoinis and Nicholas Pooran have been in good form in the middle order. Among bowlers, Mark Wood and Ravi Bishnoi are the strike bowlers with 11 and 8 wickets respectively.
Krunal Pandya is a good pick as he bats early in the order and is among key bowlers for the side. Yudhvir Singh Charak made a stunning debut with two wickets in his first two overs and is a new-ball bowling find for the side. Ayush Badoni is in good form but bats too low in the order to pick substantial points.
Out of form Deepak Hooda is yet to fire runs this IPL while Avesh Khan’s form and pace have dipped this IPL with no wickets in the last two games.
RR vs LKN predicted playing 11 and impact sub options
RR predicted playing 11 Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Adam Zampa, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal
RR Impact sub options Devdutt Padikkal, Murugan Ashwin, Navdeep Saini, Joe Root, Jason Holder, KM Asif, Obed McCoy
LKN predicted playing 11 KL Rahul (c), Kyle Mayers, Deepak Hooda, Marcus Stoinis, Krunal Pandya, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Ayush Badoni, Avesh Khan, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Mark Wood, Ravi Bishnoi
RR vs LKN pitch report
Sawai Mansingh Stadium hasn’t been a high-scoring venue in the past with an average score of 158 for the team batting first. The venue is known for its competitive wicket with the team chasing win more matches. The turf assists both pacers and spinners.
RR vs LKN Dream11 prediction
RR vs LKN dream11 predicted lineup 1
Wicket-keeper: J Buttler, S Samson, N Pooran
Batter: L Rahul, S Hetmyer, Y Jaiswal, D Padikkal
All-rounder: R Ashwin
Bowler: Y Chahal, M Wood, R Bishnoi
RR vs LKN Dream11 predicted lineup 2
Wicket-keeper: J Buttler, S Samson, N Pooran
Batter: L Rahul, S Hetmyer, Y Jaiswal
All-rounder: R Ashwin
Bowler: Y Chahal, M Wood, R Bishnoi, S Sharma
Captain & vice captain options L Rahul, Buttler and S Samson are wise choices due to their good form while the likes of Ravi Bishnoi and Yuzvendra Chahal could be decisive as well.
