IPL 2022: Match 66, KKR vs LSG Match Prediction – Who will win today’s IPL match between Kolkata and Lucknow?

The two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on the new entrants Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in a group stage match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 to be played at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai on May 18 (Wednesday). While the Men in Purple won their previous contest against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), the new entrants lost their previous match against the Rajasthan Royals (RR).

Speaking about their standings in the points table, LSG is currently placed third in the points table with eight wins in 13 matches. Meanwhile, KKR has had a hot and cold tournament so far and they are placed in the sixth spot in the points table with six victories in 13 matches.

Match Details

Venue:   Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai.

Date & Time: May 18, 7:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: Star Sports Network for Television and Disney + Hotstar app for live streaming.

Pitch Report

The wicket at Dr. DY Patil Academy has assisted the slow bowlers and batting has not been easy, especially after the field restrictions. The new ball comes nicely onto the bat. However, as soon as the ball gets soft, scoring runs has not been easy. Skippers winning the toss can look to bat first and post a competitive total on the board and defend it later.

Probable Playing XIs for KKR vs LSG

Kolkata Knight Riders

Venkatesh Iyer, Baba Indrajith, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nitish Rana, Sam Billings (wk), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Umesh Yadav, Tim Southee, Varun Chakravarthy.

Lucknow Super Giants

Quinton de Kock (wk), KL Rahul (c), Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya, Ayush Badoni, Marcus Stoinis, Jason Holder, Mohsin Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Dushmantha Chameera, Avesh Khan.

Probable Top Performers

The probable best batter of the Match

KL Rahul:

Despite failing to get going in the previous encounter, LSG skipper KL Rahul is the second-highest run-getter in IPL 2022. The right-handed batter has stroked 469 runs in just 13 matches and at an excellent average of 42.64. Rahul will want to make a strong comeback in the next match and win the game for his team.

Probable best bowler of the Match

Varun Chakravarthy:

KKR ace spinner Varun Chakravarthy bowled impressively in the last encounter against SRH. Even though he scalped only one wicket, he created a few chances in his bowling. As the wickets are getting slow, Varun’s variations can come in very handy and he can be the bowler to watch out for in the next game.

Today’s match prediction: LSG to win the match.

Check out our latest IPL Orange Cap report to know which team’s batsman is making the most runs in  IPL 2022.

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.