KKR vs LSG Match Preview, Fantasy Picks, And Weather Report

The 28th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 will see Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Sunday. KKR has played four matches and is ranked second on the points table, while LSG has played five matches and is ranked fourth. In their last match, KKR lost to Chennai Super Kings by seven wickets, while LSG lost to Delhi Capitals by six wickets.

The top fantasy player for KKR was Sunil Narine with 73 fantasy points, and for LSG, it was Ayush Badoni with 78 fantasy points. The pitch at the Eden Gardens is a balanced one, with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers. The average first-innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 176 runs. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions.

The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike. The weather is expected to be around 37 degrees C with 23% humidity and winds at a speed of 5.71 m/s. In the head-to-head record, LSG has won all three matches against KKR. Based on the analysis and trends, the Super Giants are predicted to win this match.Fantasy Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks:

• Andre Russell (KKR): Russell is an all-rounder with an average of 77 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.7, and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team.
• Krunal Pandya (LSG): Krunal is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points, with an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5.
• Nicholas Pooran (LSG): Pooran is a wicket-keeper with an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.2, and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team.
• Yash Thakur (LSG): Thakur is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team.
• Rinku Singh (KKR): Rinku is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team, with an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7.
• Varun Chakaravarthy (KKR): Chakaravarthy is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points, with an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.7.