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Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants Tips -

By Siddhu Bharadwaj

13 Apr 2024

Siddhu Bharadwaj 13 Apr 2024

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Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants IPL match predictions to be played in Kolkata on Sunday, April 14 at 3:30pm IST
Kolkata won 3 of their last 4 matches
Lucknow lost 2 of their 5 matches this season

Can Kolkata rally at home and get a first-ever win over Lucknow? (Getty Images)

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants

Last season saw these two teams play an exciting match at this venue; that was decided in the last over, and only one run separated the teams. When Kolkata Knight Riders play Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2024 campaign, will there be a repeat? Eden Gardens in Kolkata will be the host for match #28, set to start at 7:30 p.m. IST.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants
Head to Head
Kolkata Knight Riders Form
Kolkata Knight Riders Team News
Lucknow Super Giants Form
Lucknow Super Giants Team News

Both teams are coming off wins and will be keen to get back on track. The hosts may have a small edge considering the muscle power they are showing. I am backing the Knight Riders to win here.

Kolkata Knight Riders have won 3 of their last 4 matches (IPL)
Lucknow Super Giants have lost 2 of their 5 matches this season (IPL)
Kolkata Knight Riders have won their only match played here this season (IPL)

Head to Head

These teams have met three times in the IPL competition so far, with Lucknow winning all three.

That included a thrilling one-run win in the fixture played here last season. Rinku Singh’s heroics weren’t enough to take Kolkata past the line, as Nicholas Pooran won the day for Lucknow.

Kolkata Knight Riders Form

The Knight Riders are second in the points tally with six points from four matches. Their only loss has come in their last match against the Super Kings in Chennai.

Batting still remains an area of concern for Kolkata, with Shreyas Iyer (91) yet to fire. Only Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, and Phil Salt have aggregated more than 100 runs this season.

It’s been a collective effort with the ball, as three bowlers have taken five wickets each. They are yet to see the potential of Suyash Sharma, who hasn’t turned up in the tournament yet.

Kolkata Knight Riders Team News

Kolkata stuck to the same team in their last two matches but could make some changes here. Nitish Rana could fancy a game in place of Ramandeep Singh.

Lucknow Super Giants Form

The Lucknow Super Giants have six points from five matches with three wins. They are coming off a six-wicket defeat to Delhi.

Four players have aggregated 100+ runs for the Super Giants, with Nicholas Pooran (178 runs, SR 167.92) leading the charge.

Bowling has been ably led by Yash Thakur (seven wickets), who has surprised everyone with his consistency. Naveen-ul-Haq has been silently contributing too, while Ravi Bishnoi is slowly getting back to his usual best.

Lucknow Super Giants Team News

Mayank Yadav’s injury is being carefully monitored, and the bowler could still be out for the Super Giants. Devdutt Padikkal’s place could come under scrutiny.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants FAQs

Where can I watch the Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants live stream?

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What time does Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants start?

This Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants match is being played at the Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata at 3:30pm IST on Sunday, April 14.

Verdict

Lucknow have fared well in the season but were found short against a rampaging Delhi in the last match. That match highlighted their batting woes at the top of the order. Kolkata boasts an equally aggressive batting line-up as Delhi and could trouble Lucknow. I am putting my money on the Knight Riders winning here.