Indian T20 League 2022: Match 66 - Kolkata vs Lucknow: Preview, Match Details, Pitch Conditions and Updates

The 66th match of the Indian T20 League 2022 shall see Kolkata take on Lucknow. It is safe to say that both sides have had contrasting fortunes in this edition so far. While Lucknow have been fantastic, the Shreyas Iyer-led side have been topsy-turvy, to say the least. Having said that, both teams have somehow exchanged their fortunes in their last few matches.

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Despite their inconsistent run in this season, the Kolkata-based franchise have finally managed to get a winning momentum. They won their last two games rather comfortably. With their upcoming encounter against Lucknow being their final game of the league stage, they will have to win by a huge margin to have some kind of chance of making it to the playoffs.

Due to the stiff competition by other teams, even a big win might not be enough for them to go to the top four. Nevertheless, all Kolkata can do is win this game as comprehensively as they can, and hope for the best. On the other hand, the KL Rahul-led side have lost their last two games. With the tournament approaching its business end, this isn't an ideal time for a losing streak.

However, Lucknow might still be able to qualify for the playoffs even If they do go on to lose this game. Yet, they wouldn't that to happen. Lucknow would want to win this game, and try to finish at the second spot of the points table. Besides, the last time Kolkata and Lucknow clashed, the two-time champions were humiliated by the Lucknow-based franchise.

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Pitch Conditions:

This game is set to take place at the Dr. DY Patil Academy in Mumbai. The pitch hasn't really been batting-friendly in the last few matches played over here. Not only has it assisted the spinners, but the pacers have got the new ball to swing as well. The skipper that wins the toss would want to bat first. This is mainly due to the fact that defending a score on this pitch has been relatively easier.

Probable Playing XIs:

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Kolkata:

After a comprehensive victory against Hyderabad, the Kolkata-based franchise wouldn't want to make any changes to their XI. However, Ajinkya Rahane getting ruled out of the tournament means that they will be forced to get Baba Indrajith into the XI.

Predicted Playing XI:

Venkatesh Iyer, Baba Indrajith, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nitish Rana, Sam Billings (wk), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Umesh Yadav, Tim Southee, Varun Chakravarthy

Lucknow:

Despite losing their previous game against Rajasthan, Lucknow aren't expected to make any changes to their XI. Besides, a few of their star players are due for a good game.

Predicted Playing XI:

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

Match Details:

Venue: Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai.

Date & Time: May 18, 7:30 PM IST

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