The TATA IPL 2023 will be the second season for the Lucknow Super Giants. The Lucknow Super Giants had a great first season. They managed to make the playoffs in their first season. It was a splendid inning by Rajat Patidar that blew away all their effort and put it in vain. With that being said, the team will be looking to come back strong. Here is a quick preview of the men from Lucknow and how the team stands:
Strengths of the Lucknow Super Giants:
Their multi-faceted players are their biggest strength. They have always relied on all-rounders. The list is a pretty big one this time too. They have Marcus Stoinis, Krunal Pandya, Deepak Hooda, Daniel Sams, and Krishnappa Gowtham. Marcus is currently one of the top finisher/all-rounder types of players on the planet. They can easily play with 6 to 7 bowling options in TATA IPL 2023.
Weakness of the Lucknow Super Giants:
The Indian batters look like a point of concern. They have Hooda and KL Rahul as their top batters but their other Indian batters are not in their prime. Krunal Pandya, Manan Vohra, Krishnappa Gowtham, and Ayush Badoni do not give you the kind of reliance a more known player would give. They could have picked Manish Pandey back for a lower price. As they will have to mix and match at the number 3 position to see which combination works for them in TATA IPL 2023.
Opportunities for the Lucknow Super Giants in TATA IPL 2023:
There is a big opportunity for the batter who gets the number 3 position. A domestic Indian has to play in the middle order to provide the balance. But who will it be? Manan Vohra has previously played in the top order so it can be him. Ayush Badoni gave a good sample size of performances last year so it can be him as well. Whosoever gets the opportunity must be backed for at least 7 games and he must make the most of the given chances. Another opportunity for Ravi Bishnoi to lead the spin attack of the LSG team in TATA IPL 2023.
Threats for the Lucknow Super Giants in TATA IPL 2023:
There are no evident threats but the form of Nicholas Pooran. He is one of the biggest “hit and a miss” kind of commodities in the IPL. He was bought by the Punjab Kings for 11 Crores and his TATA IPL 2021 was miserable. He switched to the Sunrisers for the same value and had a mediocre season. The Lucknow Super Giants got him for 16 Crores in TATA IPL 2023 Auction but it is about time that he delivers. Another threat is the Indian bowling backup. There is a word around that says, Yash Thakur is the pace sensation to look out for.
Squad of the Lucknow Super Giants in TATA IPL 2023:
KL Rahul (c), Ayush Badoni, Karan Sharma, Manan Vohra, Quinton de Kock, Marcus Stoinis, Krishnappa Gowtham, Deepak Hooda, Kyle Mayers, Krunal Pandya, Avesh Khan, Mohsin Khan, Mark Wood, Mayank Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Nicholas Pooran, Jaydev Unadkat, Yash Thakur, Romario Shepherd, Daniel Sams, Amit Mishra, Prerak Mankad, Swapnil Singh, Naveen-ul-Haq, Yudhvir Charak.
Expected Playing XI:
KL Rahul(C), Quinton De Kock(WK), Ayush Badoni, Nicholas Pooran, Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya, Marcus Stoinis, Krishnappa Gowtham, Ravi Bishnoi, Mark Wood, Mohsin Khan.
Schedule of the Lucknow Super Giants:
The schedule for the TATA IPL 2023 is yet to be released. Hence the official schedule for the Lucknow Super Giants is also yet to be released.
Predictions for the Lucknow Super Giants in TATA IPL 2023:
The prediction for the Lucknow Super Giants in TATA IPL 2023 is that the team will make it to the playoffs. They can even reach the final. The team has the much-required balance with loopholes that can be dealt with. The best batter for them will be their consistent skipper KL Rahul and the best bowler will be Ravi Bishnoi.
X-Factor Players:
Ravi Bishnoi and Marcus Stoinis are X-Factor Players. Marcus can win games single-handedly. One must not forget that innings he played for the Melbourne Stars in the game where Maxwell scored a 154. He scored 75 of 30 in that match. On his day, Marcus Stoinis can go beast mode. Ravi Bishnoi has to shoulder the responsibility of the spin department. His action is similar to Rashid Khan’s. The arm’s rotation is super fast; hence, he is tough to pick. Both players will have an immense impact on the tournament.
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