The 63^rd match of the Indian T20 League 2022 is scheduled to be played between Lucknow and Rajasthan at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday. Lucknow are already qualified for the playoffs as they have secured 16 points in 12 matches. They have two games remaining and would be wanting to win both of them.

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On the other hand, Rajasthan need at least one win out of their remaining two matches to seal a playoff berth. They are currently sitting at number three on the table with 7 wins in 12 matches. There’s no denying the fact that one can expect a cracker of a contest on Sunday.

Team News:

Lucknow:

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Lucknow have more or less qualified for the playoffs but would be aiming for the top two positions. KL Rahul and Co. are coming off a defeat and would be looking to get back to winning ways. In pursuit of a 144-run total against Gujarat in their last match, Lucknow were bundled out for just 82 runs on the board. It will be interesting to see how they bounce back on Sunday.

Players to watch out for:

1. KL Rahul

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The captain got out off Shami for just 8 runs in the last match. However, he is in top-class form with the bat. He is currently the second-highest run-scorer in the competition. In 12 matches, he has 459 runs to his name at an average of 45.90.

2. Mohsin Khan

Mohsin Khan has been a revelation for Lucknow since his arrival in the playing XI. He has proved to be a big asset for the team. Batters are finding it hard to play him aggressively in the power play. He swings the balls and also extracts a lot of bounce from the surface. In just 6 matches, he has managed to pick 10 wickets at 10.90.

3. Avesh Khan

Avesh Khan has been equally brilliant with the ball. He has been bowling well in all phases of the game and returned with impressive figures of 2 for 26 in 4 overs in the last match. Currently, he is the highest wicket-taker for the team. Khan has 16 wickets in 10 matches for Lucknow this season.

Probable Playing XI:

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

Rajasthan:

Rajasthan wouldn’t be too happy with how they played the last game and would be desperate to win the final two matches. Jos Buttler is due for a big knock, while the likes of Sanju Samson, Rassie van der Dussen ought to dish out impactful performance with the bat.

Players to watch out for

1. Jos Buttler

Jos Buttler has had an outstanding season with the bat in the Indian T20 League 2022. He is currently the highest run-scorer in the competition with 625 runs in 12 matches. However, the English cricketer hasn’t scored a big knock in his last few knocks. He is expected to play a match-winning knock on Sunday.

2. Sanju Samson

Sanju Samson’s form this season hasn’t inspired a lot of confidence. He showed a lot of promise in the last season and failed to replicate those performances this year. However, there is no doubt about his potential and one could bet on him to play a superlative knock on Sunday.

3. Yuzvendra Chahal

With the ball, Yuzvendra Chahal continues to be their biggest bet. He has been nothing short of sensational this season. In every game, he has look for wickets and also got them on most of the occasions. Chahal is currently the joint highest wicket-taker this season and his four-over spell is going to be crucial to the team’s fortune this season.

Probable Playing XI:

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

Match Details:

Indian T20 League 2022 Match 63, Lucknow vs Rajasthan

Date: 15th May, 2022

Time: 7:30 PM IST

Venue: Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai

Live Streaming: Star Sports Network for Television and Disney + Hotstar app live streaming

Pitch Report:

Due to short dimensions on one side of the ground and good grass covering on both sides of the pitch, the pitch here at Brabourne Stadium has been a batting paradise for the team. Once again, on Sunday, you can expect a high scoring game. Spinners and the pacers who have got good bit of variations can make things hard for the batters. Both teams should look to bowl first upon winning the toss.