LSG vs RCB Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For Eliminator

Preview:

Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore will play the Eliminator game of IPL 2022 on Wednesday. It will be the second game between both teams this season. RCB won the first game by 18 runs after scoring 181 runs for the loss of 6 wickets. LSG won 9 out of 14 matches and missed finishing in the second position in the points due to a lower net run rate than Rajasthan Royals.

RCB managed to win 8 out of 14 matches and finished in the fourth position in the points table. They defeated Gujarat Titans in the previous match by 8 wickets after chasing a target of 169 runs in 18.4 overs. Former captain Virat Kohli scored 73 runs off 54 deliveries and won the Player of the Match award. RCB would be hoping for a similar performance from Kohli in this game as well.

Match Details:

Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, Eliminator

Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Date & Time: 25th May at 7:30 PM IST and Local Time

Live Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney+Hotstar

LSG vs RCB, Eliminator Pitch Report:

Batters are likely to get plenty of support throughout the match on this pitch. Pacers might find a lot of help initially which is why the team that wins the toss might look to bowl.

Injury News:

(will be added if there is any update)

LSG vs RCB, Eliminator Probable Playing XIs:

Lucknow Super Giants

Quinton de Kock (wk), KL Rahul (c), Evin Lewis, Deepak Hooda, Manan Vohra, Marcus Stoinis, Dushmantha Chameera, Krunal Pandya, Mohsin Khan, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi

Royal Challengers Bangalore

Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Mahipal Lomror, Dinesh Karthik (w), Shahbaz Ahmed, Wanindu Hasaranga, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Josh Hazlewood

Top Picks for LSG vs RCB Dream11 Match:

Top Picks – Batters

Faf du Plessis:

He is the leading run-scorer for RCB this season and has led the team from the front. In the first game against LSG, he made 96 runs off 64 deliveries and won the Player of the Match award.

Deepak Hooda:

He has been in great form throughout the tournament. He has scored 2 half-centuries in last 5 innings. Hooda has made 406 runs in 14 matches at an average of 31.23 and a strike rate of 133.55.

Top Picks – All-Rounders

Glenn Maxwell:

He has been in excellent form with the bat since the beginning of the tournament and has been in great form with the ball as well recently. He has picked 5 wickets in the last 4 matches and has made 268 runs in 11 matches at an average of 29.77.

Top Picks – Bowlers

Wanindu Hasaranga:

He is the leading wicket-taker for RCB this season and has taken 24 wickets in 14 matches at an average of 15.08, an economy of 7.38, and a strike rate of 12.2.

Mohsin Khan:

In 8 matches, Mohsin Khan has taken 13 wickets at an average of 13.23, an economy of 5.93, and a strike rate of 13.3. He picked 3 wickets in the last game against KKR.

Top Picks – Wicketkeepers

Lokesh Rahul:

He is the leading run-scorer for LSG this season. He has made 537 runs in 14 matches at an average of 48.81, and a strike rate of 135.26. Rahul has scored 2 centuries and 3 half-centuries in the tournament.

Quinton de Kock:

He made the highest individual score of this season in the last game against KKR. De Kock scored 140 runs off 70 deliveries and won the Player of the Match award. He has made 502 runs in 14 matches at an average of 38.61 and a strike rate of 149.40.

LSG vs RCB Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for LSG vs RCB Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Dinesh Karthik, Quinton de Kock (C), Lokesh Rahul, Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (VC), Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Krunal Pandya, Avesh Khan, Wanindu Hasaranga, Mohsin Khan.

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for LSG vs RCB Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Quinton de Kock, Lokesh Rahul (C), Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Glenn Maxwell, Krunal Pandya, Harshal Patel, Wanindu Hasaranga (VC), Mohsin Khan.

LSG vs RCB Risky Captaincy Choices:

Dinesh Karthik:

He has been in great form this season which has helped him earn a place in the Indian national team. He has made 287 runs in 14 matches at an average of 57.40 and a strike rate of 191.33.

Krunal Pandya:

He missed the last game against KKR and might make a comeback to the playing 11 in this match. He has taken 9 wickets in 13 matches for LSG at an average of 25.11, an economy of 6.64, and a strike rate of 22.6.

Player you should avoid:

Mahipal Lomror:

He has not been able to bat in 2 of the last 3 matches. You can avoid picking him in your fantasy team and pick some other in-form batters.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

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