IPL 2024: Lucknow Super Giants' strongest predicted playing XI against Mumbai Indians, Match 48

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Mumbai Indians (MI) will go head-to-head in Match 48 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Tuesday, April 30. This will be the first meeting between the two teams in the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL). Both teams have played nine matches so far and are active in the race for playoff qualification.

LSG, fifth on the points table with five wins, will be more positive heading into another home game. MI, on the other hand, have lost their six matches and are second last in the standings. However, both sides are coming on the back of defeats in their previous matches and are desperate to get back on track.

Mumbai suffered a 10-run loss to Delhi Capitals (DC) in a high-scoring encounter, while Lucknow lost to Rajasthan Royals (RR) by seven wickets in their own backyard despite putting up a competitive total on the board. KL Rahul's consistency in run scoring, Marcus Stoinis' recent ton, Nicholas Pooran's firepower and Deepak Hooda's return to form will boost LSG's confidence in the ‘batting-friendly’ tournament.

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Here's the probable Playing XI for LSG versus MI IPL 2024 clash:

Openers: KL Rahul (c & wk), Quinton De Kock

KL Rahul is the mainstay of the LSG batting unit. The keeper-batter has been in great form this season, especially in the last few matches. He is currently the fifth-highest run-scorer with 378 runs at an average of 42.00 and a strike rate of 144.27. Notably, the LSG skipper slammed a 76-ball 48 in the last game against RR.

Quinton de Kock's form worries the franchise, however, they believe in the Proteas cricketer's ability to bounce back. He has scored three half-centuries so far but has not been consistent and failed to give the team a bright start in the Powerplay. With Kyle Mayers warming the bench, de Kock will be forced to be at his best in the coming matches.

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