IPL 2023: 3 surprise Dream11 fantasy team picks for KKR vs LSG match
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will square off against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) tonight in IPL 2023 at the Eden Gardens. The Lucknow-based franchise will aim to book their place in the playoffs with a victory over the Knight Riders tonight.
LSG have earned 15 points from 13 matches so far in the league stage of the tournament. Krunal Pandya's men are coming off a win against the Mumbai Indians in their last match. Even the Kolkata Knight Riders defeated the Chennai Super Kings in their previous game.
KKR have an outside chance of finishing in the top 4 of the points table. They need a big win tonight and hope a few other results go their way so that they can attain the fourth spot in the final standings.
Tonight's clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants promises to be an entertaining one. Before the Dream11 teams are locked in for this contest, here's a look at the three players who could prove to be surprise picks in this game.
#1 Jason Roy, Kolkata Knight Riders
Jason Roy has struggled to score big in his last four knocks for the Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2023. The England opener has gotten off to good starts, but he has lost his wicket before touching 40 in all four innings.
Roy has a ton of talent and can turn the game upside down if he gets going. Despite his failure to score big in recent matches, it would be wrong to leave Roy out of the fantasy team for tonight's IPL 2023 clash between the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Lucknow Super Giants.
#2 Quinton de Kock, Lucknow Super Giants
Another overseas opening batter to feature on this list is Lucknow Super Giants' opener Quinton de Kock. The left-handed batter started IPL 2023 brilliantly with a half-century against the Gujarat Titans.
However, he has not touched the 30-run mark in his last two knocks. Some Dream11 users would be hesitant to pick him in their teams because of his recent performances, but they should not forget that de Kock smacked a ton in the previous meeting between LSG and KKR.
If he finds his touch, de Kock can record another big score for the Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2023.
#3 Deepak Hooda, Lucknow Super Giants
Deepak Hooda has had one of his worst IPL seasons this season. Despite receiving so much backing from the Lucknow Super Giants team management, the Indian all-rounder has failed to fire in IPL 2023.
LSG used Hooda as an opener in their last game against the Mumbai Indians. Although Hooda could not make much of a difference at the top of the order, he may receive another chance to prove himself tonight.
Hooda is an experienced player who is likely to return to form soon. He may not be a popular pick in fantasy cricket contests tonight. Hence, if he gets going, he could prove to be a differential.