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LSG vs RR IPL 2024 Live Score: Lucknow Super Giants will host Rajasthan Royals on Saturday night in a game crucial for both teams. Having won seven of their eight matches, RR will be looking forward to sealing a playoff berth with another win. Meanwhile, LSG will eye revenge after having lost their inaugural encounter against Royals in Jaipur by 20 runs. In the last few matches, LSG have had to face injuries in their fast-bowling unit, with young sensation Mayank Yadav and left-arm pacer Mohsin Khan going missing. Mayank's fate remains uncertain, though he practiced in the nets on Friday. Earlier, LSG bowling coach Morne Morkel had said that Mayank might make a comeback against RR. In the pre-match conference, LSG's assistant coach Sridharan Sriram said, "Mayank bowled today in the nets but I am not sure if he will play." LSG look in form as they have won back-to-back matches against CSK. Marcus Stoinis shattered multiple records as he remained unbeaten on 124 off 63 balls. Stoinis smoked six sixes and 13 fours in his match-winning knock. The Australian batter registered the highest individual score against CSK in the IPL. However, the top order faltered as Quinton de Kock and skipper KL Rahul could not perform well. Devdutt Padikkal looks out of form. RR's campaign, meanwhile, is on the right track. They have a strong all-round side and Sanju Samson, Riyan Parag, Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal look in form. After initially looking off colour, Jaiswal smashed a century off just 59 balls against Mumbai Indians. In the bowling department, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Prasidh Krishna and Ravichandran Ashwin brought victory against LSG. RR will benefit from the presence of Avesh Khan, as he has been a part of LSG in the past. He knows the pitch and conditions well.
LSG vs RR Live Score - A power-packed batting line-up
RR's batting typically revolves around skipper Sanju Samson, who has scored 314 runs so far, and with West Indian Shimron Hetymer capable of hitting top gear, the 2008 IPL champions have a potent lineup. The likes of Rovman Powell and Dhruv Jurel, though, need to contribute more.
LSG vs RR Live Score - Jaiswal roars back to form
The return to form of Yashasvi Jaiswal, who was struggling a bit this season, has further strengthened RR's batting. While chasing a 180-run target in the last game against Mumbai Indians, Jaiswal smashed an unbeaten 104 off 60 balls to power his side to a comfortable nine-wicket win. Jaiswal's return to form is something RR's opponents should really be worried about given the devastation the youngster and Jos Buttler can wreak at the top of the order.
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Match 44 of the Indian Premier League between Lucknow Super Giants and Rajasthan Royals.
LSG vs RR Live Score - Para X-factor
RR would certainly be the favourites as they have registered a hat-trick of victories after a rare blip against Gujarat Titans. Assam batter Riyan Parag has been the flavour of the season for RR in the batting department. The youngster reinvented himself and has been the team's highest scorer with 318 runs from eight games.
LSG vs RR Live Score - Giants host Royals
High-flying Rajasthan Royals will look to continue their winning momentum and consolidate their position at the top when they take on a resurgent Lucknow Super Giants, who would be gunning for revenge at home.
LSG vs RR Live Score - A stiff test for Rahul and Co.
Former champions RR have looked in ominous form this season with seven wins from eight games, and they could be a tough nut to crack for LSG. LSG, meanwhile, too have played some good cricket and are placed fourth with five wins from eight games.
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