IPL 2024 – Match 4: RR vs LSG Match Preview, Playing 11, Players to Watch, Key Stats

The 4th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 will feature Rajasthan Royals (RR) facing off against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Saturday, March 24, at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in the Royal city of Jaipur.

The upcoming match between Lucknow Super Giants and Rajasthan Royals promises to be an exciting showdown. Rajasthan has a track record of success, having won twice in 2020 and 2021.

However, Lucknow turned the tables with a victory in their last encounter in 2023. This history adds an extra layer of anticipation to the match, with both teams eager to prove themselves on the field.

Match Details:

Date	24th March 2024
Time	3:30 PM (IST)
Venue	Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur

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RR vs LSG Probable Playing XI

Lucknow Super Giants

Devdutt Padikkal, Quinton de Kock (WK), Deepak Hooda, Nicholas Pooran, KL Rahul (C), Marcus Stoinis, Krunal Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, Shivam Mavi/Yash Thakur, Mohsin Khan, Shamar Joseph/Naveen Ul Haq

Impact Player: Ayush Badoni

Rajasthan Royals

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (C & WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag/Rovman Powell, Ravichandran Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, Avesh Khan, Trent Boult, Sandeep Sharma

Impact Player: Sandeep Sharma

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Key Batters to Watch for LSG vs RR:

Riyan Parag

Parag’s IPL numbers read 600 runs in 54 games scored with an average of 16.22 and a strike rate of 124. While these numbers may not be staggering, considering his role as a finisher, Rajasthan has invested a lot of time and money in him. If Parag plays up to his potential, Rajasthan will have a strong contender in the tournament.

KL Rahul

After establishing himself as an opener across all formats, Rahul is now vying for a middle-order role for the Indian side. Unfazed by almost all bowling types, Rahul’s consistency and ability to keep wickets make him a valuable asset, especially in T20 cricket.

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Key Bowlers to Watch for LSG vs RR:

Mohsin Khan

After a spectacular debut in 2022, where he looked like a million-dollar player, Khan’s bowling performance has seen a rapid decline due to fitness issues. With Lucknow’s bowling appearing weak this season, Khan will need to put in extra effort to ensure Lucknow reaches the playoffs.

Avesh Khan

Recent times have been challenging for the Indore-born pacer, who specializes in hitting the deck hard. With Prasidh Krishna missing the entire season for Rajasthan, Avesh will need to lead the pace attack alongside Trent Boult.