Fantasy Pick: Bank on the in-form KL Rahul to deliver
Fantasy suggestions for the match between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore
Rahul Maniraja
18-Apr-2022
Apr 19: Lucknow Super Giants v Royal Challengers Bangalore, 31st Match, DY Patil Stadium
Safe XI: KL Rahul (capt), Quinton de Kock, Dinesh Karthik, Faf du Plessis, Deepak Hooda, Manish Pandey, Glenn Maxwell (vice-capt), Wanindu Hasaranga, Avesh Khan, Mohammed Siraj, Ravi Bishnoi
Captain: KL Rahul
KL Rahul has phenomenal numbers against Royal Challengers. Since 2018, he has scored 451 runs in eight outings at an average of 90.20 and a strike rate of 151.85 against the side. He is fresh out of a 60-ball 103* against Mumbai Indians in the previous game. Expect him to bring that form into this game.
KL Rahul has phenomenal numbers against Royal Challengers. Since 2018, he has scored 451 runs in eight outings at an average of 90.20 and a strike rate of 151.85 against the side. He is fresh out of a 60-ball 103* against Mumbai Indians in the previous game. Expect him to bring that form into this game.
Vice-captain: Glenn Maxwell
Glenn Maxwell has been in good touch with the bat scoring 26 (11) and 55 (34) in recent outings. He was the leading run-scorer for Royal Challengers last season too, with 513 runs in 14 games at an average of 42.75 and a strike rate of 144.10. He has been particularly brilliant against spin since 2021, scoring 326 runs at a strike rate of 163.81, averaging 46.57.
Glenn Maxwell has been in good touch with the bat scoring 26 (11) and 55 (34) in recent outings. He was the leading run-scorer for Royal Challengers last season too, with 513 runs in 14 games at an average of 42.75 and a strike rate of 144.10. He has been particularly brilliant against spin since 2021, scoring 326 runs at a strike rate of 163.81, averaging 46.57.
Hot Picks
Dinesh Karthik: The man in form, Dinesh Karthik has been exceptional for Royal Challengers, topping the run-chart this season with 197 runs in six outings at a stellar strike rate of 209.57. He is the leading run-scorer in the death overs this tournament with 136 runs at a strike rate of 238.59, and just one dismissal in six innings.
Wanindu Hasaranga: Hasaranga is one of the very few bowlers who have not gone wicketless even in a single outing this season. He has taken 11 wickets in six games so far this season. Although he is yet to get a solid batting opportunity, he can definitely get you batting points as well.
Differential Picks
Mohammed Siraj: After a couple of disappointing performances, Siraj came back well in the last outing picking up 2 for 31 against Delhi Capitals. Since 2020 in powerplays, he has taken 13 wickets in 28 outings at an economy of 6.98.
Ravi Bishnoi: The youngster has been bowling very well but has been a bit unlucky in terms of wickets and is due for a big one. He has taken five wickets in six outings so far at an economy of 7.16. Against Royal Challengers, he has taken 2 for 17 and 3 for 32 in the past.
High Risk XI: Dinesh Karthik (vice-capt), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Glenn Maxwell, Jason Holder, Shahbaz Ahmed, Josh Hazlewood, Wanindu Hasaranga (capt), Ravi Bishnoi