Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants – League Stage – Preview & Prediction | IPL 2023

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THE FACTS

When is Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants on and what time does it start? Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants will take place on Saturday 20th May, 2023 – 15:00 (UK)

Where is Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants taking place? Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants will take place at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, India

Where can I get tickets for Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants? Visit each team’s official website for the latest ticket information

What channel is Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants on in the UK? Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants will be televised live on Sky Sports Cricket as well as DAZN 1 HD (channel 429 on Sky)

Where can I stream Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants live on Sky Go, while DAZN subscribers can also stream the match live

THE LOWDOWN

KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS

• Kolkata Knight Riders cannot qualify for the play-offs with 12 points accumulated from 13 matches, winning just six of those games with a negative net-run-rate.
• Although KKR have finished the league stage strongly with three wins in their last four, their awful mid-season form including five losses in six has ultimately let them down.

LUCKNOW SUPER GIANTS

• Lucknow Super Giants go into this one knowing that most importantly of all, a win will guarantee a play-off place, but they could even have the extra carrot of a second-placed finish on the table should Chennai Super Kings lose earlier in the day against Delhi Capitals.
• On the flip-side, defeat would see LSG knocked out of the top four entirely should both Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians win their respective final league games tomorrow.

THE PREDICTION

Whilst Lucknow Super Giants will feel confident of finishing the job here and booking their place in the post-season, Kolkata Knight Riders provide far more dangerous opposition than what would appear on paper. They are in good form, boast home advantage and will be playing with no pressure on their shoulders. Without skipper KL Rahul, Lucknow you could argue have overachieved in recent games and may find themselves in trouble if they get put under the pump here. With that in mind, backing KKR to spring a surprise and potentially ruin LSG’s season is worth considering.

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