Kolkata Knight Riders Win By 98 Runs | LSG vs KKR Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Bowlers Put Forward Clinical Peformance to Seal Dominating Victory For Visitors

That's a heavily one-sided victory in favour of Kolkata Knight Riders. Except the toss, KKR took everything in their favour, starting from Sunil Narine and Phil Salt's partnership to Ramandeep's finish and then a clinical performance with the ball in hand. Harshit Rana scalped three wickets alongside Varun Chakaravarthy while the others shared the remaining wickets. With this win, KKR move to the top of the points table.

LSG 130/8 in 15 Overs | LSG vs KKR Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Harshit Rana Dismisses Krunal Pandya As Visitors Near Victory

Despite Shreyas Iyer dropping his catch, Krunal Pandya departs in the next ball and Harshit Rana gets his well-deserved second wicket. Since Andre Russell have come on to attack, LSG batters have found it difficult to play shots and KKR has scalped wickets at regular intervals. LSG are now fighting a lost encounter as KKR are on top.

LSG 65/1 in 7 Overs | LSG vs KKR Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: KL Rahul and Marcus Stoinis Gives Steady Start to Hosts

Marcus Stoinis has come out with license and took on the KKR bowlers boosting the tempo of LSG's batting. He has hit a few boundaries off Vaibhav Arora and Mitchell Starc and started a counterattack. KKR got only one wicket in the powerplay of Arshin Kulkarni.

KKR 235/6 in 20 Overs | LSG vs KKR Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Bowlers Stage Comeback For Hosts Despite Ramandeep Singh's Explosive Cameo

After Mohsin Khan was subbed out with the concussion replacement Yudhvir Singh, LSG made a short comeback with the game scalping a few consecutive wickets. Andre Russell was dismissed cheaply while Rinku Singh or Shreyas Iyer neither could go big. It was Ramandeep Singh who played an explosive knock to give a strong finish to KKR amidst the tumbling wickets.

KKR 140/2 in 12 Overs | LSG vs KKR Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Ravi Bishnoi Dismisses Sunil Narine

Out! Sunil Narine tries to go over the top once again and finally he is caught on the boundary line. Minutes ago, some unpleasant scenes at the Ekana Stadium as Mohsin Khan's head gets hit on the ground while trying to take a catch of Sunil Narine. Fortunately the injury wasn't very heavy and he was walked off the pitch. Earlier, Devdutt Padikkal stepped on the boundary rope while traying to take a catch of Sunil Narine. 

KKR 68/1 in 5 Overs | LSG vs KKR Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Naveen-ul-Haq Dismisses Phil Salt

Out! Naveen-ul-Haq gives the first breakthrough to LSG. Gets hit for a boundary in the first ball of the over and then changes up the pace. The ball bounces a bit more after hitting the surface and Phil Salt was already through with his shot. KL Rahul takes a good diving catch and breaks the opening partnership.

LSG vs KKR Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: KL Rahul Wins the Toss and Opts to Bowl First; Yasha Thakur Replaces Injured Mayank Yadav, Harshit Rana Returns in Kolkata Knight Riders' Playing XI

Toss Update: Lucknow Super Giants won the toss and opted to bowl first.

Kolkata Knight Riders (Playing XI): Philip Salt(w), Sunil Narine, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Shreyas Iyer(c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana

Lucknow Super Giants (Playing XI): KL Rahul(w/c), Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Nicholas Pooran, Ashton Turner, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mohsin Khan, Yash Thakur

The play-off race is getting intense as the IPL 2024 has entered the business end and nearing a photofinish. In the next match of the IPL 2024, Lucknow Super Giants will host Kolkata Knight Riders at their home at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium. LSG are coming out of a win against Mumbai Indians at their home. Some good bowling in the powerplay restricted MI to a low total which got comfortable chased down by LSG with Marcus Stoinis at the helm. Meanwhile, Kolkata Knight Riders are also coming out of a victory against Mumbai Indians and the two teams are set to clash for a closely-fought encounter.  IPL 2024 Playoffs Qualification Scenario Explained: Here’s a Look at Points Table and Each Team’s Chances of Making It To Last Four After RCB vs GT Match.

LSG have suffered a big blow with Mayank Yadav suffering another injury in the last match. He is set to be unavailable for the KKR match and LSG has to look at their other options. KL Rahul and Marcus Stoinis have been in good touch making the bulk of the scoring and they have received good support from Deepak Hooda. Bowling has been their strength so far with Mohsin Khan leading the attack and they will again look to pounce on the home conditions using them to their advantage. Nicholas Pooran has not fired at this best in the last few games and will have a good opportunity here. Why Will Virat Kohli Not Face Suspension Unlike Harshit Rana for Flying Kiss Gesture During RCB vs GT IPL 2024 Match? Here is The Reason.

KKR on the other hand, secured a comeback victory in their last game despite a poor batting performance against MI. Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy starred in the win while Mitchell Starc provided the finishing touches. Despite the narrow escape, batting has to step up for them in the match against LSG. Phil Salt and Sunil Narine who have been the star for KKR in the conditions of Eden Gardens will face a tough challenge in Ekana. Harshit Rana has already served the one-match suspension and is expected to be back in action.

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