The match 43 of IPL 2023 between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at Lucknow’s Ekana Cricket Stadium on Monday, 1 May promises to be an exciting contest. Lucknow is on the second position in the points table, while Bangalore is on the sixth position.
LSG, led by KL Rahul, have won five and lost three matches so far, while RCB, captained by Faf du Plessis, have won four and lost four matches in their campaign. In their last match, LSG secured a comfortable victory over the Mumbai Indians (MI). Meanwhile, RCB were dominated by the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their last match.
Two highly skilled teams are set to collide in what promises to be an exciting match. With both the teams eager to secure their sixth and fifth win in the IPL 2023. Both teams have played seven and eight matches in this season. Lucknow has won 1 game, while Bangalore has won 2 games so far in the head to head encounters.
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Here are three player battles to watch out for during LSG vs RCB match:
1) Faf Du Plessis vs Naveen Ul Haq
Faf du Plessis, the captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore team, has been in splendid form in this season, crowned with the Orange Cap for his excellent performance. In the upcoming match against Lucknow, his team is counting on another impressive innings from him. However, they will face a tough challenge against the fast-bowler Naveen-ul-Haq, who has been bowling brilliantly since getting his chance this year. This clash promises to be an exciting battle between two talented players.
2) Virat Kohli vs Avesh Khan
Royal Challengers Bangalore’s ex-captain Virat Kohli has been in fine form this season, scoring at least one fifty in every match. In the next game against Lucknow, he will once again be expected to deliver a solid performance. However, he will have to contend with the threat of Lucknow’s fast bowler Avesh Khan, who has been bowling exceptionally well. Avesh has troubled Kohli before, dismissing him twice and conceding only 23 runs off 21 balls in this league.
3) Kyle Mayers vs Mohammed Siraj
The young West Indian batsman Kyle Mayers has been a force to be reckoned with this season, delivering impressive performances for Lucknow Supergiants. His team will once again look up to him in the next match against RCB. However, he will face a stern challenge from Mohammad Siraj, who has been having a great year. Siraj will be determined to stop Mayers in his tracks, setting up an intriguing competition between the two players.
