The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will face Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 10th game of the Indian Premier League 2023. LSG has won one out of two games and is in fifth place in the points table. Sunrisers lost their first game against Rajasthan Royals by 72 runs. The Royals scored 203 runs for the loss of five wickets while batting first, and Sunrisers could only manage to score 131 runs in their chase, losing half of their team before 10 overs were completed.
Are you excited for the upcoming match between Lucknow Super Giants and Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2023? If you’re looking to pick the best batters for your fantasy team, read on as we list the top three players to consider.
1. Quinton de Kock
Quinton de Kock is a consistent overseas cricketer in the Indian Premier League and is currently playing for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) as a wicketkeeper batter. He recently scored 121 runs in three games with an average of 40.33 in the T20I series against West Indies, including a 44-ball 100 in the second T20I. De Kock was a key player for LSG in the 2022 IPL season, where he formed a great partnership with KL Rahul. Throughout the season, De Kock played an aggressive role while Rahul played as an anchor. He scored 508 runs in 15 innings with an average of 36.29 and a strike rate of 148.97, including one century and three half-centuries. He also recorded the highest score by an overseas batter in the tournament, scoring 140 not out. De Kock is expected to play an equally crucial role for LSG this season.
2. Rahul Tripathi
In the 2022 season of the Indian Premier League, Rahul Tripathi stood out as the best performer for Sunrisers Hyderabad, despite the team’s poor overall performance. Tripathi impressed everyone with his individual batting skills, particularly in the No. 3 position, where he scored runs at the best strike rate in the tournament. His performances even earned him his first call to the Indian team, although he has yet to make his debut. Tripathi scored 413 runs in the season with three half-centuries, achieving a strike rate of 37.55 and 158.24.
3. KL Rahul
KL Rahul holds a unique record in the Indian Premier League as the only batter to have scored 600 or more runs in a single season four times. He has achieved this feat in each of the last three seasons, demonstrating his consistency in the league. Rahul’s numbers are simply impressive, having scored 616 runs in 15 innings during the 2022 season, with a remarkable average of 51.33 and a strike rate of 135.38. Additionally, he scored two centuries and four half-centuries, making him a key player and backbone for LSG in the upcoming IPL season.