This preview has expired.

See all our latest betting tips or suggested betting sites

Saturday 18
Sunday 19
Monday 20
Tuesday 21
Wednesday 22
Thursday 23
Friday 24
Saturday 25
Sunday 26
Monday 27
Tuesday 28

Lucknow Super Giants vs Kolkata Knight Riders Predictions - Venkatesh to lead the attack on the Super Giants bowlers

Simon Lewis

Editor

Last updated: 04 May 2024

Listen

Share

Simon Lewis 04 May 2024

Share this article

Lucknow Super Giants vs Kolkata Knight Riders tips for Sunday’s IPL group clash (04:00 PM SAST)
Venkatesh Iyer top-scored with 70 runs off 52 balls in the win over Mumbai Indians.
Can the Super Giants beat the Knight Riders to join them on 14 points in second place on the table?

Expired

Venkatesh Iyer flicks a ball of his legs against Mumbai. (credit: Indranil Mukherjee / Getty Images)

Lucknow Super Giants vs Kolkata Knight Riders Predictions

The Knight Riders have been chasing first-placed Royal Rajasthan superbly all season, and have won three of their last four matches. The Super Giants are just two points behind the Knight Riders, and are also in great form, winning three of their last four games.

Kolkata Knight Riders’ Venkatesh Iyer has scored 39, 26* & 70 in his last 5 innings.
Kolkata Knight Riders’ Phil Salt has scored 48, 75 & 68 in his last 4 innings.
Lucknow Super Giants’ Marcus Stoinis scored 124* & 62 in his last two innings.
Lucknow Super Giants’ KL Rahul has scored 39, 82, 76 & 28 in his last 5 innings.

Head-to-Head

The Knight Riders won the last meeting between the two teams at the start of this year’s IPL season, but the Super Giants won the previous three matches.

Kolkata Knight Riders Form

The Knight Riders made it two wins in a row when they beat the Mumbai Indians by 24 runs.

The Knight Riders were bowled out for 169 with one ball in hand, Venkatesh Iyer hitting three sixes to top-score with 70 off 52 balls.

The Knight Riders bowled magnificently to roll Mumbai for 145 off 18.5 overs. Mitchell Starc (4/33, econ 8.60), Varun Chakravarthy (2/22, econ 5.50), Sunil Narine (2/22, econ 5.50) and Andre Russell (2/30, econ 7.50) pulling off a bowling masterclass to drive their side to an important win.

Kolkata Knight Riders Team News

Kolkata Knight Riders are in good form and are unlikely to make any changes to their team.

Lucknow Super Giants Form

The Super Giants’ last match also saw them roll the Mumbai Indians, securing them three wins from their last four matches as they push for first place on the table.

Marcus Stoinis (1/19, econ 6.33) and Mohsin Khan (2/36, econ 9.00) led a superb bowling performance to restrict Mumbai to 144/7 off their 20 overs.

The Super Giants chased down the total with four balls and four wickets to spare, Marcus Stoinis top-scoring with 62 off 45 balls.

Lucknow Super Giants Team News

Lucknow Super Giants are in good form and are unlikely to make any changes to their team.

Verdict

Lucknow Super Giants v Kolkata Knight Riders

I am backing Kolkata Knight Riders to win. I am also backing Venkatesh Iyer to top score for Kolkata Knight Riders.

Marcus Stoinis is a good bet to top score for the Lucknow Super Giants.

Knight Riders Win

Result

@4/5 - 2 Units

Deposit R2000 Get R2000

with promo code NEWBONUS

18+. T&Cs apply.

Bet at Betshezi

Venkatesh Iyer

Best Knight Riders Batter

@11/2 - 1 Unit

R1000 Free Bet

with promo code BETS

Join betway South Africa with promo code BETS and get a R1000 Sign up Bet. T&Cs apply. No persons under the age of 18 years are permitted to gamble. Winners know when to stop. National Responsible Gambling Programme: 0800 006 008. Warning: Gambling involves risk. By gambling on this website, you run the risk that you may lose.

Bet at betway

Marcus Stoinis

Best Super Giants Batter

@15/4 - 1 Unit

Deposit R3,000 Get R3,000

100% bonus up to R3,000

Your first deposit at 10bet should be of at least R50. 1Voucher excluded. Bet your deposit amount once on games or on sports bets with odds of at least 1.50. Get 100% up to R3,000 Bonus to bet on sports or games. New customers only. 18+ T&Cs and wagering requirements apply.

Bet at 10bet