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IPL 2022 Highlights KKR vs LSG: Lucknow beat Kolkata in final over thriller, qualifies for play-offs
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants IPL 2022 Highlights: Quinton de Kock slammed 140, while KL Rahul scored 68 as Lucknow piled 210/0 after opting to bat. Catch the Highlights of IPL 2022, KKR vs LSG:
IPL 2022 KKR vs LSG Highlights: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) became the second side to qualify for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 play-offs. They defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by two runs in a final over thriller at the DY Patil Stadium on Wednesday. After opting to bat first, Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul got off to a solid start. The pair remained unbeaten till the 20th over as De Kock slammed 140(70). Rahul scored 68*(51) as Lucknow piled a gigantic 210/0 on the board. In response, KKR got off to a worst possible start. Mohsin Khan packed openers Venkatesh Iyer and Abhishek Tomar inside the powerplay overs. However, Nitish Rana and Shreyas Iyer added quick runs and kept KKR in the hunt. Rana's innings came to end on 42(22), while Iyer chipped in with a 29-ball 50. Sam Billings was stumped on 36(24) and big man Andre Russell fell cheaply on 5(11). However, Rinku Singh ensured KKR stay in hunt as he combined with Sunil Narine to push the match in the final over bowled by Marcus Stoinins. It took a one-handed beauty by Evin Lewis as Rinku's cameo came to an end on 40(15). With three required of the final ball, Stonis cleaned up Umesh Yadav as KKR fell short by two runs in the end. Catch the LIVE updates of IPL 2022 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants:
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Kolkata Knight Riders will be forced to change their winning combination with a Grade-III hamstring injury to Ajinkya Rahane. In his absence Aaron Finch can come back to playing XI and Sheldon Jackson can don the wicketkeeping duties in place of Sam Billings.
IPL 2022, KKR vs LSG LIVE score updates: Win toss, bat first for Lucknow
Lucknow Super Giants have the best record while batting first as they have endured four defeats, out of the five this season, while chasing.
KKR vs LSG LIVE score updates: A look at Lucknow's all-round options
A look at Lucknow Super Giants all-round options:
Marcus Stoinis: 147 runs, 1 wicket
Jason Holder: 58 runs, 14 wickets
Krunal Pandya: 183 runs, 9 wickets
IPL 2022, KKR vs LSG LIVE: Deepak Hooda shoulders responsibility
Deepak Hooda has been one of the best performers from the Lucknow camp. Batting at an average of 31.23, he has so far scored 406 runs from 13 matches.
KKR vs LSG LIVE updates: Lucknow's batting in focus
The worrying sign for Lucknow Super Giants has been their batting. In their previous two encounters the batters failed to put a fight. In the top of the table clash against Gujarat Titans, Lucknow were bowled out for 82, while they managed 154/8 in 20 overs against Rajasthan Royals.
Leading from the front, KL Rahul has been doing the bulk of the scoring for the franchise. However, the skipper has failed to replicate his earlier shows in the last three matches.
His opening partner Quinton de Kock too has been of color and was dismissed for 11 and 7 in the last two games.
IPL, KKR vs LSG LIVE score updates: Lucknow Super Giants' recent form
Lucknow Super Giants, who have so far enjoyed a dominant run in the league, head into the contest on the back of consecutive defeats. The unit will also look to produce a much improved show and not leave things for their final encounter to avoid any last minute hiccup.
KKR vs LSG LIVE updates: A look at Kolkata's spin threat
Another positive for KKR will be Varun Chakravarthy's performance against SRH. The mystery spinner has been of colour throughout the campaign but he produced an economical display against SRH. The bowler conceded 25 runs in his four overs and picked a wicket.
His partner Sunil Narine, who has been the better of the two, surprisingly expensive. Despite being hit for a few maximums, the Windies spinner conceded just 34 runs in his four overs.
IPL 2022, KKR vs LSG LIVE updates: What happened the last time
The last time when these two sides met, Lucknow Super Giants steamrolled past Kolkata Knight Riders with a comprehensive 75-run win. Batting first, Lucknow piled 176/7 on the board. In response, KKR were packed for 101 in less than 15 overs.
Avesh Khan and Jason Holder had then scalped three wickets each to decimate the KKR batting line-up.
IPL, KKR vs LSG: Cam Andrew Russell emerge as the gamechanger tonight?
Andrew Russell can emerge to be the gamechanger tonight, considering his recent exploits against Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Russell had scalped two wickets against MI and produced a brilliant all-round show against SRH. He scored an unbeaten 49 off 28 balls and went to scalp three wickets in his four overs.
KKR vs LSG LIVE updates: Play-offs equation for Lucknow Super Giants
The play-offs equation for Lucknow Super Giants is very simple. The KL Rahul-led unit are on the verge of advancing to the next stage and a win tonight will do that.
They are currently placed at the third spot with 16 points and a will in fact will boost their chances of a top two finish.
IPL 2022, KKR vs LSG LIVE score updates: How Kolkata can qualify for play-offs
The huge wins over Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad have helped Kolkata Knight Riders' theoretical chances of making to the play-offs alive. Now against Lucknow Super Giants, Shreyas Iyer and co will hope for a similar show.
A win will take them to level points with Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore, who still have a game each in their hands. The best thing for KKR at the moment is their run-rate, which stands at +0.160. If the other two results go their way, KKR can emerge as the fourth side to advance to the play-offs.
IPL 2022, KKR vs LSG LIVE updates: Hello and welcome!
Hello and welcome to the LIVE coverage of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. The toss will take place at 7:00 pm. Stay tuned for further updates!
