KKR vs LSG Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11, Player Stats, Pitch Report for IPL 2023, Match 68

The 68th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 will see the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) take on the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Saturday, May 20. Ahead of the match, here's everything you need to know about the KKR vs LSG Dream11 prediction.

The Lucknow Super Giants have coped well without their captain KL Rahul, winning their last two matches. While their bowling attack has impressed in patches, the likes of Marcus Stoinis and Quinton de Kock have been brilliant of late with the bat.

While they are on course for a top-four finish, the Super Giants are up against an upbeat Kolkata Knight Riders side who have won three out of their last four matches. Although the Knight Riders will head into the game as slight underdogs, they will rely on their spin trio to step up against Lucknow's dominant batting unit.

All in all, another entertaining game is on the cards in Kolkata.

KKR vs LSG Match Details, IPL 2023, Match 68

Lucknow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders will lock horns in the 68th match of IPL 2023 in Kolkata on Saturday. The game is set to take place at 7:30 PM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.

KKR vs LSG, IPL 2023, Match 68

Date and Time: May 20th, 2023, 7:30 PM IST

Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Live Streaming: Jio Cinema

Broadcast: Star Sports Network

KKR vs LSG pitch report for IPL 2023, Match 68

Eden Gardens has been a high-scoring venue this season with the average first-innings score reading 196. Although the previous game saw Kolkata Knight Riders register only 149 runs batting first, the Royals chased it down in 13.1 overs, indicating a decent batting track. Spin will be key at Eden Gardens, with the previous game also seeing spinners pick almost half the wickets. With dew likely to play a part, chasing is the preferred option upon winning the toss.

Record in IPL 2023 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata

1st-innings score: 196

2nd-innings score: 171

Matches won by the team batting 1st: 3

Matches won by the team batting 2nd: 3

KKR vs LSG probable playing 11s for today’s match

Lucknow Super Giants injury/team news

No injury concerns for the Lucknow Super Giants.

Lucknow Super Giants probable playing 11

Quinton de Kock (wk), Deepak Hooda, Marcus Stoinis, Prerak Mankad, Nicholas Pooran, Krunal Pandya (c), Ayush Badoni, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan, Naveen ul Haq and Amit Mishra.

Kolkata Knight Riders injury/team news

No new injury concerns for Kolkata Knight Riders.

Kolkata Knight Riders probable playing 11

Jason Roy, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Venkatesh Iyer, Nitish Rana (c), Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, Shardul Thakur, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana and Varun Chakravarthy.

KKR vs LSG Dream11 match top picks

Top Wicketkeeper Pick

Nicholas Pooran (13 matches, 300 runs, SR: 170.45)

Nicholas Pooran has been brilliant in his first season at the Lucknow Super Giants, scoring 300 runs in 13 matches. He is striking at 170.45 in the middle order, holding him in good stead.

Given his recent form, Pooran could be a fine pick for your KKR vs LSG Dream11 prediction team.

Top Batter Pick

Nitish Rana (13 matches, 407 runs, Average: 33.75)

Nitish Rana is one of Kolkata Knight Riders' go-to players this season, scoring 407 runs in 13 matches. He is averaging 33.75 with the bat and comes into the game on the back of a fifty against the Chennai Super Kings.

With Rana also adding value with his off-spin, he is a good addition to your KKR vs LSG Dream11 prediction team.

Top All-rounder Pick

Marcus Stoinis (13 matches, 368 runs, Average: 33.45)

Marcus Stoinis was the star of the show in the previous game for Lucknow, scoring a brilliant fifty against the Mumbai Indians. He has 368 runs in 13 matches at an average of 33.45.

With Stoinis capable of picking wickets with the medium pace, he is a must-have in your KKR vs LSG Dream11 prediction team.

Top Bowler Pick

Varun Chakravarthy (13 matches, 19 wickets, Average: 20.58)

Varun Chakravarthy is Kolkata Knight Riders' top wicket-taker this season with 19 wickets in 13 matches. He has an average of 20.58 and has been their best bowler in recent matches.

With the conditions also suiting spinners, Varun is another must-have in your KKR vs LSG Dream11 prediction team.

KKR vs LSG match captain and vice-captain choices

Quinton de Kock

Quinton de Kock has had his moments since replacing KL Rahul at the top of the order. He has scores of 70,29 and 16 in his three outings in IPL 2023. In addition, de Kock has 417 runs against the Kolkata Knight Riders - his highest tally against an IPL team.

With de Kock in decent form, he is a viable choice as captain or vice-captain for your KKR vs LSG Dream11 prediction team.

Andre Russell

Andre Russell has blown hot and cold this season for the Knight Riders. Russell has 218 runs and seven wickets in 13 matches, impressing in patches with both the bat and ball. He has a decent record at Eden Gardens and could play a prominent role with the bat in particular.

With Russell due for a big performance, he is a brilliant captaincy pick for your KKR vs LSG Dream11 prediction team.

5 Must-picks with player stats for KKR vs LSG Dream11 Prediction Team

Player	Player Stats
Ravi Bishnoi	14 wickets in 13 matches
Marcus Stoinis	368 runs in 13 matches
Rinku Singh	407 runs in 13 matches
Nitish Rana	405 runs in 13 matches
Varun Chakravarthy	19 wickets in 13 matches

KKR vs LSG match expert tips for IPL 2023, Match 68

Rinku Singh has been brilliant for the Knight Riders, scoring 407 runs in 13 matches. He was the Player of the Match in the previous game against Chennai Super Kings.

Given his batting exploits in the IPL this season, Rinku is a fine pick for your KKR vs LSG Dream11 prediction team.

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