KL Rahul vs RCB: Royal Challengers Bangalore will take on Lucknow Super Giants in their second home encounter of the Indian Premier League. To note, both teams are coming to the match with contrasting results. While LSG defeated SRH in their previous game, the home side had to suffer a defeat against KKR recently. Ahead of their game against Lucknow, the warning bells will surely be ringing as opposition skipper KL Rahul loves to play against the Red Army. Follow IPL 2023 LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN.
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To note, Rahul has an impressive record against RCB. The right-handed batter has scored 610 runs in 13 matches, facing 413 balls. The right-handed batter plays at an impressive strike rate of 147.7. He has smashed 35 sixes and 45 fours against his previous franchise. Throughout his career spanning 109 matches, Rahul has accumulated 3,889 runs with an average of 45.75.
The former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri opined that Rahul will be a key factor for Lucknow if they want to win their upcoming match against RCB. Shastri stated that LSG’s captain will aim to play a big innings with a rapid approach. “I think he (KL Rahul) will aim to play a big innings but with a rapid approach. With the presence of Kyle Mayers, Stoinis and de Kock yet to come, LSG have a powerful batting line-up. So KL Rahul can take chances (for the big hits at the start),” said Shastri.