Mumbai: Lucknow Super Giants who are at the third position in the points table will clash with number four Royal Challengers Bangalore in the ongoing Indian Premier League at the D.Y.Patil Stadium on Tuesday.
Royal Challengers Bangalore will be back after winning the game by 16 runs against Delhi Capitals. Dinesh Karthik once again proved his metal with an unbeaten 66 runs off 34 deliveries. His consistent performance throughout this year’s edition has made him one of the most crucial aspects of the team.
Virat Kohli was dismissed in the last game by a runout at 12 runs. Kohli continues the battle with his form as he would be acing to score some runs in the game.
Skipper KL Rahul ceased the day for Mumbai Indians in the last game by scoring an unbeaten 103 runs in 60 deliveries. Lucknow Super Giants won the match by 18 runs. In a tactical move, Manish Pandey was added to the squad in the last game and he played a crucial knock of 38 runs building a much-needed partnership.
Avesh Khan continues his top-form even in the last game by bagging three wickets in his spell. Marcus Stoinis also joined the squad and secured one wicket in two overs he bowled.
The competition in the game will be intense as both the teams will be looking forward to moving up on the points table by winning today’s contest.