LSG vs SRH LIVE: Quinton de Kock, the South African wicket-keeper batsman, has returned to the Lucknow Super Giants squad after his national duty. With his arrival, the team management is in a big selection dilemma ahead of their match against the Sunrisers Hyderabad. LSG has some tough decisions to make regarding their starting lineup. De Kock is a proven match-winner and a crucial player for LSG, and his inclusion in the playing XI is inevitable. However, a team can field only four foreign players, which means that one foreign player has to sit out to make room for de Kock. Follow Indian Premier League 2023 Live Updates with Insidesport.IN
LSG vs SRH: Selection Dilemma For KL Rahul’s LSG
The Lucknow-based franchise is uncertain about their starting lineup for the match against SRH. One of the main questions is whether they should drop Kyle Mayers, who has been in superlative form in the previous two games. Mayers have smashed back-to-back fifties and played crucial in their victory over Delhi Capitals.
Another option for the team is to replace de Kock with Nicholas Pooran as both are left-handed wicketkeeper batters. But Pooran has also been in good form in recent games and could be a valuable addition to the squad. He played a blazing inning of 32 runs off 18 balls against the Chennai Super Kings, while chasing a mammoth target of 217 runs.
England’s fast bowler Mark Wood is the third foreigner in the playing XI and is unlikely to be dropped. He has cemented his place with his incredible performance in the very first game against Delhi Capitals. He scalped 5 wickets in 4 overs and conceded just 14 runs. In the second game against CSK, he scalped 3 crucial wickets.
LSG Might Drop Marcus Stoinis
Alternatively, the team management might consider dropping Marcus Stoinis to make room for de Kock. Stoinis has struggled with his form lately and has not been able to make a significant impact on the team’s performance.
However, the team management has to make their decision carefully, as dropping Stoinis could backfire if de Kock fails to deliver in the upcoming match. It is a tricky situation, and the team management will need to weigh the pros and cons of each option.
Lucknow Super Giants have a tough decision to make ahead of their match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. With the return of Quinton de Kock to the squad, they have to choose between dropping Kyle Mayers, Nicholas Pooran, or Marcus Stoinis. However, this selection dilemma is a good problem to have for the team as they have an abundance of talent at their disposal.
The match between LSG and SRH promises to be an exciting one. Fans are eagerly waiting to see how LSG will fare against their opponents. LSG vs SRH will be played on April 7, at Lucknow’s home ground Ekana Cricket Stadium.
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