Lucknow Super Giants are set to clash with the Rajasthan Royals in the fourth match of IPL 2024 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Lucknow, having secured a commendable third-place finish in IPL 2023, enter the match with confidence. Meanwhile, Rajasthan aims to surpass their previous performance and secure a playoff spot this season.
The Lucknow skipper aims to hit top form not only as a batsman but also as a leader, following his success in guiding the team to consecutive playoffs in the first two seasons. Rahul may primarily feature as a batsman, especially in the early stages of the IPL. However, taking on the additional responsibility of wicketkeeping could enhance his chances of securing a spot in the T20 World Cup team.
Rahul’s counterpart on Sunday, March 24, Sanju Samson, is also vying for the wicketkeeper’s position in the Indian team for the upcoming T20 World Cup. He will be eager to hit his stride from the outset to strengthen his candidacy for the role.
Rajasthan came within reach of securing their second IPL title before facing heartbreak in the final against the Gujarat Titans in IPL 2022. Despite a promising start last season, they faltered towards the end, ultimately finishing in fifth place.
Rajasthan boasts a formidable batting lineup, featuring in-form players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, and captain Sanju Samson. Additionally, they possess a reliable finisher in Dhruv Jurel, who made a strong debut for India in the recent five-match Test series against England.
Samson may seek to bolster the middle-order by including West Indies’ Rovman Powell alongside his compatriot Shimron Hetmyer.
On the other hand, Lucknow will rely heavily on Quinton de Kock, Marcus Stoinis, and Nicholas Pooran to carry the bulk of the scoring duties alongside captain Rahul.
Dream 11 Team for Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2024 match:
Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal (C), Shimron Hetnyer, Devdutt Padikkal, Kyle Mayers, Ravichandran Ashwin, Krunal Pandya, Trent Boultm Yuzvendra Chahal, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq
Lucknow Super Giants predicted playing XI:
Quinton de Kock, Devdutt Padikkal, Deepak Hooda, KL Rahul, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Marcus Stoinis, Krunal Pandya, Naveen-ul-Haq, Yash Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi
Rajasthan Royals predicted playing XI:
Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, Avesh Khan, Trent Boult
