IPL 2023: Predicting 3 Most Run Scorers in Today's LSG vs RCB Match

The stage is getting ready at BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow on 1 May 2023. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will lock horns with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the ongoing IPL. In the reverse fixture, LSG defeated RCB at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru in a high-scoring thriller.

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Speaking of forms, LSG are in the third spot with 10 points in eight games while RCB are in the fifth position with eight points in eight games. RCB are coming off after a defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). While LSG are coming off after a thumping win over Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Mohali. 

Also Read: LSG vs RCB, IPL 2023: Head to Head Record, Stats, and Pitch History at BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

Here are the possible three most run scorers in the LSG vs RCB clash in IPL 2023

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1. Marcus Stoinis

Marcus Stoinis' IPL Records and Stats

This star all-rounder shocked everyone with his power-hitting skills in the last game against PBKS at Mohali. Marcus Stoinis smashed 72 runs off 40 balls, including six fours and five sixes. In the tournament, he has scored 216 runs so far in eight games, at an average of 30.85 and a strike rate of 155.39.

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Stoinis has scored two fifties so far. So, LSG fans will hope for another top knock against RCB at the home ground. This star Aussie all-rounder has shown his power-hitting game while batting in the middle order. Against RCB, he smashed 65 runs off 30 balls, including six fours and five sixes in that high-scoring thriller.   

2. Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli's IPL Records and Stats

The former RCB skipper has been enjoying a good IPL season so far with the bat. Virat Kohli has scored 333 runs in eight games, at an average of 47.57. He is currently in the fourth spot in the race for Orange Cap. Kohli has also notched up five fifties. In the last game against KKR, he scored 54 runs off 37 balls.

Kohli has shown great consistency so far in the tournament. But, still, some fans and former cricketers have criticised him over his strike rate of 142.30. So, he will look to score big at a better pace against LSG in this clash. In the reverse fixture against them, Kohli scored 61 runs off 44 balls.                 

3. Nicholas Pooran

Nicholas Pooran's IPL Records and Stats

This batter had an unforgettable game at Bengaluru in the reverse fixture. He scored 62 runs off 19 balls, including four fours and seven sixes. Nicholas Pooran notched up fifty in that clash off just 15 balls and it is still the fastest fifty this year. His knock helped LSG to chase down 213 runs in 20 overs.

In IPL 2023, Pooran has scored 216 runs in eight games, at an average of 30.85 and a strike rate of 194.59. In the last game against PBKS, he scored 45 runs off 19 balls, including seven fours and one six. So, again, Nicholas Pooran is expected to score a big run in front of the home crowd against RCB.