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LSG vs RCB, Live Updates: Strong bowling attack of LSG

Spinners have enjoyed bowling in Lucknow with Ravi Bishnoi shouldering the responsibility alongside Amit Mishra. Afghan pacer Naveen Ul Haq has been tidy in the absence of Mark Wood. Avesh Khan has conceded close to 10 runs per over in seven games and he would be looking to change that.

LSG vs RCB, Live Updates: Mohammed Siraj’s lethal form

Mohammad Siraj has been the stand out bowler for RCB and he needs support from the other fast bowlers. Harshal Patel is tasked with bowling the tough overs but he would want to bring down his economy rate from 9.94.

LSG vs RCB, Live Updates: Slow pitch of Ekana

Offered a batting beauty in Mohali, LSG batters went on the rampage but they have struggled due to the slow nature of the surface here. Rahul and Co. would, however, be expected to put up a much better show than what they managed in their previous home game as they failed to chase 136 from a commanding position.

LSG vs RCB, Live Updates: All eyes on Rahul

Skipper K L Rahul, however, will be the feeling heat and would want to make a statement at LSG’s home ground. The pitch in Lucknow has been bit of a letdown and worked against the strengths of the home team.

LSG vs RCB, Live Updates: LSG’s thumping win over PBKS

LSG, on the other hand, head into the game after a thumping victory against Punjab Kings. The batting performance against Punjab was a testament to the firepower they posses. No total is safe when Kyle Mayers, Marcus Stoinis and Nicholas Pooran get going.

LSG vs RCB, Live Updates: Kohli to lead RCB

The former India captain will continue to lead the side unless du Plessis, who has been used as an ‘Impact Player’, regains full fitness.

LSG vs RCB, Live Updates: Weak middle-order

Kohli, du Plessis and Maxwell can’t be expected to do the job in every game and it is high time the likes of Mahipal Lomror, Shahbaz Ahmed and Dinesh Karthik step up.

LSG vs RCB, Live Updates: RCB’s strong top-order

RCB have struggled to maintain momentum provided by Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell, who have done all the scoring in the eight games so far. With most teams bunched up closely in the standings, the margin for errors has reduced in the second half of the competition.

LSG vs RCB, Live Updates: Virat Kohli’s first match at Ekana

Virat Kohli will be playing his first match at the Ekana Stadium tonight. pic.twitter.com/ftq7fKBzvA

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 1, 2023

LSG vs RCB, Live Updates: Hello

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the IPL 2023 match between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore, straight from the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Stay tuned for all the live updates.