LSG Playing XI vs GT: Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans – KL Rahul named Lucknow Super Giants’ first-ever Playing XI as the franchise begin their IPL journey against fellow newcomers Gujarat Titans at the Wankhede Stadium. In the absence of their star all-rounders, Rahul has opted for uncapped duo Ayush Badoni and Mohsin Khan, while both Quinton de Kock and Evin Lewis make the XI. Dushmantha Chameera meanwhile will spearhead the fast bowling attack with Mark Wood out of the IPL. Follow IPL 2022, LSG vs GT LIVE updates on Insidesport.in
LSG Playing XI vs GT: KL Rahul names 1st ever Lucknow Super Giants XI; De Kock, Lewis both feature in depleted line-up
Lucknow Super Giants (Playing XI): KL Rahul (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Evin Lewis, Manish Pandey, Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya, Mohsin Khan, Ayush Badoni, Dushmantha Chameera, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan.
KL Rahul had a huge headache
KL Rahul will begin a new chapter in his IPL career as Lucknow Supergiants skipper but will have a huge task on his hand with some key overseas stars missing in action for the season opener. Mark Wood’s injury had already dampened hopes with Andrew Tye coming as a replacement, while the likes of Quinton de Kock, Marcus Stoinis and Jason Holder are all unavailable for the Gujarat Titans clash.
LSG Playing XI vs GT: KL Rahul faces HUGE Test on Lucknow debut, as De Kock, Holder set to miss out opener – Follow IPL 2022 LIVE Updates
LSG Playing XI vs GT: Lucknow Super Giants Absentees:
- Quinton de Kock (quarantine)
- Marcus Stoinis (PAK vs AUS)
- Jason Holder (WI vs ENG)
- Kyle Mayers (WI vs ENG)
- Andrew Tye (In quarantine)
De Kock was part of the South African squad and should be in quarantine, while Jason Holder and Kyle Mayers part of the West Indies squad who clinched a series win over England. Marcus Stoinis is part of Australia’s limited-overs squad against Pakistan, meaning he will also miss out on the action.
LSG Playing XI vs GT:
1. KL Rahul
2. Evin Lewis
3. Manish Pandey
4. Manan Vohra
5. Krunal Pandya
6. Deepak Hooda
7. Krishnappa Gowtham
8. Ankit Rajpoot
9. Ravi Bishnoi
10. Avesh Khan
11. Dushmantha Chameera
LSG Playing XI vs GT: KL Rahul faces HUGE Test on Lucknow debut, as De Kock, Holder set to miss out opener – Follow IPL 2022 LIVE Updates
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LSG Playing XI vs GT: KL Rahul faces HUGE Test on Lucknow debut, as De Kock, Holder set to miss out opener – Follow IPL 2022 LIVE Updates
In De Kock’s absence, KL Rahul should take up the gloves, with West Indian left-hander Evin Lewis to fill in at the top of the order. Deepak Hooda, Manish Pandey and Krunal Pandya make up for a strong Indian core in the middle order.
Krishnappa Gowtham should make up for the absence of all-round services of Holder and Stoinis, while Krunal and retention pick Ravi Bishnoi will take up spin bowling duties alongside him. Rs 10 Crore pick Avesh Khan should lead the attack alongside Sri Lanka quick Dushmantha Chameera, while Ankit Rajpoot should get a nod in on a pacy Wankhede track.
LSG Full SQuad: Retained: Retained: KL Rahul, Marcus Stoinis, Ravi Bishnoi, Auction Picks: Quinton de Kock, Deepak Hooda, Manish Pandey, Krunal Pandya, Jason Holder, Mark Wood, Avesh Khan, Ankit Rajput, K Gowtham, Dushmanta Chameera, Shahbaz Nadeem, Manan Vohra, Mohsin Khan, Ayush Badoni, Karan Sharma, Evin Lewis, Mayank Yadav, Kyle Mayers.
LSG Playing XI vs GT: KL Rahul faces HUGE Test on Lucknow debut, as De Kock, Holder set to miss out opener – Follow IPL 2022 LIVE Updates
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