Today's match

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)

DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai

KEY MATCH-UP

Andre Russell (KKR) vs

KL Rahul (LSG)

KKR need to win to keep their slim hopes of making it to the playoffs alive and much will depend on the star all-rounder Russell. The West Indian singlehandedly guided them to victory against Sunrisers in their last match contributing with both bat and ball. Lucknow skipper Rahul on the other hand will want to get to 18 points and seal their play-off berth which they have failed to do after their second straight loss. For that to happen, Rahul, the second highest scorer in this IPL so far, has to get them off the blocks.