Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals Prediction: Rajasthan to make a giant stride towards playoffs qualification

These two teams who are currently situated in second and third position in the IPL table go head to head in game 63 of the Indian Premier League. Who will become the second team among them to go into the playoffs when both are coming into the game after embarrassing defeats in the previous games.

Lucknow Super Giants

LSG has had an impressive debut season. Currently, in the second spot, they are one win away from booking their place in the playoffs. They will be looking to do the same in this game. They have a balanced side and have plenty of all-rounders to go along with the specialist batters and bowlers on their side. When the last time these two games met, Rajasthan came on top so Lucknow will also be looking to right their wrongs along with booking their place in the playoffs.

Lucknow Super Giants Predicted Lineup

Quinton de Kock (wk), KL Rahul (c), Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya, Ayush Badoni, Marcus Stoinis, Jason Holder, Karan Sharma/Ravi Bishnoi, Dushmantha Chameera, Avesh Khan, Mohsin Khan

Rajasthan Royals

Rajasthan is in a tricky position at the moment. If they lose in this game, they will have to win the last game against CSK and then need help from others to qualify for the playoffs if they manage to win the game, they will inch closer to the playoffs and will release their stress for the last game. The opening partnership is an issue and it's not like in the initial half of the season. The absence of Simron will also be a cause of worry as he has single-handedly won a lot of games for the men in pink. They will be dependent on Dussen to fill his shoes.

Rajasthan Royals Predicted Lineup

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Rassie van der Dussen, Riyan Parag, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Sen

Expert betting tips

Brabourne has been known for its batsman-friendly pitch. The wicket is playing very well and the shorter side will need extra protection and tactics. The team batting second will have an advantage. We are expecting the Royals to do well in the game. As Sanju Samson has lost the majority of tosses this season, we are expecting the same going into the game.

Prediction

• RR to win for 2.04;
• Total over 334.5 for 1.9;
• Team 1 Wins The Toss for 1.91