LSG vs RR, IPL 2024: Dream11 Predictions for the 44th match [AP Photos]

The Rajasthan Royals (RR) will play against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the 44th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024). This match will be played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on April 27th at 7:30 PM IST.

Before the game starts, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, fantasy tips, pitch report, the top player picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match. 

LSG vs RR Head-to-head Stats

The Lucknow Super Giants and the Rajasthan Royals have played four games against each other. The Royals have the headway in this clash, winning three of these games. 

The last time these two teams met was in the fourth match of the Indian Premier League 2024. The Royals set the stage with a formidable total of 193/4 in their 20 overs, thanks to a stellar performance by Sanju Samson, who scored 82 off 52. 

In the chase, KL Rahul laid the foundation for the Super Giants. Nicholas Pooran consolidated further on the start and scored 64 off 41, taking the team close to the target. But in the end, the Super Giants were restricted to 173/6 in their 20 overs and lost the match by 20 runs.  

The Super Giants will look to avenge their defeat from the last game and collect the two points at stake to keep themselves alive in the tournament. 

LSG vs RR Pitch Report

Four games have been played at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in IPL 2024. In the first match, the pitch looked good for batting, and help for the pacers was also noticed. However, as the tournament progressed, the Ekana wicket returned to its slow and sluggish nature. The wicket will be especially good for batting when the ball is new and hard. But as the match goes by, spinners will play an impactful role. 

Ekana Stadium Ground Stats (IPL 2024)

Matches: 4
Matches won batting first: 2
Matches won batting second: 2 

Average first innings total: 176
Average second innings total: 164
Highest Total Recorded: 193/4 by Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants
Lowest Total Recorded: 130/10 by Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants

Fantasy value from the pitch report

• It will be a good wicket for batting against the new ball. As the ball goes soft, playing the shots will be a bit more complicated, so the top-order batters will be the best picks in this game. 
• The pace bowlers who bowl in the death and have a good slower one in their repertoire and the spinners will be the safer picks. 

LSG vs RR Fantasy Cricket Tips

Lucknow Super Giants Heavy Fantasy XI

• KL Rahul and Nicholas Pooran are the in-form batters in the LSG line-up. These two will be the must-picks for the game. 
• In the case of the bowlers, Mohsin Khan and Yash Thakur could be good picks for the wicket. Ravi Bishnoi has not been in any kind of form during this tournament, but given his previous records and the nature of the wicket, you can take a risk with him. 

Rajasthan Royals  Heavy Fantasy XI

• Sanju Samson has been consistent during the tournament. He is his team’s second-highest run scorer in IPL 2024. So, Samson is going to be a must-pick. Yashashvi Jaiswal, after an average start to the tournament, played a brilliant knock in the last match. You can also pick Jaiswal along with Samson. 
• Avesh Khan and Sandeep Sharma could be good choices for the fantasy contests. Yuzvenra Chahal, who has been in brilliant form in the tournament, will be one of the prime choices. 

LSG vs RR Winner Prediction

It will be a tough challenge for the Royals to beat LSG in their home. However, Sanju Samson and his boys have played brilliant cricket in the tournament and they have adjusted themselves to the various playing conditions with great efficiency. Thus, it is expected that the Royals will have advantage in this game. 

LSG vs RR Top Player Picks

KL Rahul (LSG)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 302 Runs in 8 Matches
• The LSG-skipper has been in a decent form with the bat in IPL 2024.  Barring the last outing, he has also looked to score runs at a good rate. Thus, Rahul will be one of the prime chances for the fantasy contests of the match. 

Yash Thakur (LSG)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 9 Wickets in 7 Matches
• The Indian medium-pacer bowled has bowled one brilliant spell in the tournament so far. However, it has looked like that Yash Thakur has adjusted well to the conditions at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. Thus Thakur will be a vital choice for the fantasy contests. 

Sanju Samson (RR)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 318 Runs in 7 Matches
• The RR-skipper has been the backbone of the team’s batting line-up. Sanju Samson has shown great consistency and temperament in IPL 2024. Given the current form that he is in , Samson will be one of the safest choices.

Yuzvendra Chahal (RR)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 13 Wickets in 8 Matches
• The Indian leg-spinner is currently the highest wicket taker in the tournament. Not only picking up wicket, Chahal has also been very economical. Chahal is a must-have for the fantasy contests of the match. 

LSG vs RR Differential Picks

Nicholas Pooran has been in fine form in IPL 2024  [AP Photos]

Nicholas Pooran (LSG)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 280 Runs in 8 Matches
• The West Indian batter has been in brilliant form in IPL 2024 runs. Nicholas Pooran has consistently scored runs that have been impactful to the team’s cause. However, inconsistency is an issue with him and that makes him a differential choice for the game. 

Trent Boult could be crucial for the Royals in this game [AP Photos]

Trent Boult (RR)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 9 Wickets in 8 Matches
• The Kiwi left-arm pacer has been in decent bowling form. He has bowled a brilliant spell against the Mumbai Indians. But barring that one spell, even though Boult has been economical he has not picked up wickets. So he will be in the differential section for this game. 

LSG vs RR Fantasy Expert Advice

Given the nature of the wicket and the form of the players, a 3-1-3-4 or a 3-1-2-5 combination could be rewarding for the game. 

LSG vs RR Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Sanju Samson, KL Rahul, Nicholas Pooran
Batters: Rovman Powell
All-rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Krunal Pandya, Riyan Parag
Bowlers: Yuzvendra Chahal, Sandeep Sharma, Avesh Khan, Yash Thakur

Captain: KL Rahul
Vice-captain: Riyan Parag

Lucknow Super Giants: 6 Players; Rajasthan Royals: 5 Players

LSG vs RR Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Sanju Samson, KL Rahul, Nicholas Pooran
Batters: Yashasvi Jaiswal
All-rounders: Krunal Pandya, Riyan Parag
Bowlers: Yuzvendra Chahal, Trent Boult, Matt Henry, Avesh Khan, Mohsin Khan

Captain: Sanju Samson
Vice-captain: Nicholas Pooran

Rajasthan Royals: 6 Players; Lucknow Super Giants: 5 Players