KOL vs LKN Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 68, IPL 2023

Published at :May 19, 2023 at 9:54 PM

Modified at :May 20, 2023 at 4:21 AM

Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for the 68th match of the IPL 2023 between KOL and LKN to be played in Kolkata.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KOL) and Lucknow Super Giants (LKN) square off in their bid to qualify for the IPL 2023 playoffs on 20th May at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

It's a must-win game for KOL. With 12 points, a win here will take them to 14 points but will still not confirm a spot in the playoffs as they will have to bank upon a few results to go in their favour. While on the other hand, a win here for LKN will definitely book a spot for them in the playoffs.

Both teams are coming into this game with a winning momentum and will hope to end the league stage with a win. Both teams will meet each other for the first time in IPL 2023. It will be interesting to see which team gets the better of the other team in an all-crucial game for both sides.

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KOL vs LKN: Match details:

Match – Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants, IPL 2023, Match 68

Match date – 20th May 2023

Start time – 7:30 PM IST

Venue – Eden Gardens, Kolkata

KOL vs LKN: Head-to-head record: KOL (0) – LKN (2)

KOL are yet to win a game against LKN and they will hope to open their account in this game itself.

KOL vs LKN: Weather Report:

The temperature is expected to hover between 27°C and 38°C on the match day with 56%-79% humidity.

KOL vs LKN: Pitch Report:

The pitch at Eden Gardens in Kolkata tends to slow down as the game progresses. The batters need to make full use of the powerplay as the ball will come nicely onto the bat, while the spinners will play a major role in the middle overs. The average first innings score at this venue is 160-180.

KOL vs LKN: Probable XIs:

Kolkata Knight Riders: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Jason Roy, Venkatesh Iyer, Nitish Rana, Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, Shardul Thakur, Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana

Lucknow Super Giants: Quinton de Kock, Kyle Mayers, Prerak Mankad, Krunal Pandya, Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Krishnappa Gowtham, Ravi Bishnoi, Amit Mishra, Yash Thakur, Yudhvir Singh

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 KOL vs LKN Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: Quinton de Kock, Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Batters: Jason Roy, Venkatesh Iyer, Prerak Mankad, Kyle Mayers

All-rounders: Krunal Pandya, Andre Russell

Bowlers: Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Yash Thakur

Captain first choice: Quinton de Kock || Captain second choice: Jason Roy

Vice-captain first choice: Andre Russell || Vice-captain second choice: Venkatesh Iyer

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 KOL vs LKN Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: Quinton de Kock, Nicholas Pooran

Batters: Jason Roy, Nitish Rana, Prerak Mankad, Kyle Mayers

All-rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Andre Russell

Bowlers: Varun Chakaravarthy, Mohsin Khan, Amit Mishra

Captain first choice: Quinton de Kock || Captain second choice: Andre Russell

Vice-captain first choice: Nicholas Pooran || Vice-captain second choice: Mohsin Khan

KOL vs LKN: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win

It will be a thriller of a battle as both teams look for a spot in the playoffs. Given the home advantage in favour of KOL, it is expected that they will triumph over LKN.