The much-anticipated fourth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 kicks off on Sunday, March 24, 2-24 with an exciting clash between Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. The first of the double-header today will start at 3:30 PM IST.
Live Telecast In India:
Star Sports Network channels and Jio Cinema will broadcast all IPL 2024 matches in India
Live Streaming:
The Jio Cinema app and Hotstar website will live stream all matches for free.
Outside India:
Broadcast and streaming rights vary depending on your location. Here are some examples:
- US: Cricbuzz, Willow TV
- Canada: Cricbuzz, Willow TV
- UK: DAZN, Sky Sports
- (For other countries) You can search online for “[Country] IPL broadcast rights” to find out specific channels/streaming services.
Rajasthan Royals Aim for Strong Start
The Royals, led by the explosive Sanju Samson, will be keen to make a mark in this year’s IPL.
They will miss the services of crucial spinner Adam Zampa, but young talent Tanush Kotian has been drafted in as a replacement.
Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Shimron Hetmyer are some of their batting mainstays, while Jofra Archer’s absence due to injury is a blow to their bowling attack. However, they still boast a potent bowling lineup with Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Avesh Khan.
Lucknow Super Giants Look to Build on Last Season’s Promise
The Lucknow Super Giants, led by KL Rahul, had an impressive outing in their debut season last year. They will be hoping to continue that momentum in 2024. KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock form a formidable opening partnership, while Marcus Stoinis and Deepak Hooda add depth to their batting.
The bowling attack features the likes of Dushmantha Chameera, Ravi Bishnoi, and the exciting prospect of Shamar Joseph, who will be tested in the T20 format for the first time.
Head-to-Head Record
Rajasthan Royals hold a slight edge in the head-to-head record against Lucknow Super Giants, having won two out of their three encounters. However, Lucknow emerged victorious in their last meeting, which took place in Jaipur last year.
Match Prediction
This promises to be a close contest, with both teams boasting strong batting lineups. The spin bowling battle between Yuzvendra Chahal (RR) and Ravi Bishnoi (LSG) could be a key factor. Home advantage might give Rajasthan Royals a slight edge, but Lucknow Super Giants shouldn’t be underestimated.
