Sunday Indian Premier League predictions: Lucknow can start strongly

Best bets, predictions and analysis for Rajasthan Royals v Lucknow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders v Delhi Capitals.

Where to watch

Rajasthan Royals v Lucknow Super Giants
Sky Sports Cricket, 3pm

Kolkata Knight Riders v Delhi Capitals
Sky Sports Cricket, 11am

Best bet

Lucknow Super Giants to have higher opening partnership v Rajasthan Royals
1pt 4-5 bet365

Match preview

Lucknow Super Giants are making a great impression in their first Indian Premier League campaign and defeating a much-improved Rajasthan Royals team would go a long way to boosting their title credentials.

Key to their strong start of three wins in four matches have been the performances of their opening batsmen.

KL Rahul, who struck 626 runs for Punjab Kings last year, and the ever-reliable Quinton de Kock make for a power-packed top two and have started the season strongly.

In their first four matches they have struck a combined 281 runs for Lucknow, managing three half-centuries between them.

The Super Giants therefore look a value bet at 4-5 to have the highest opening partnership in their clash with Rajasthan, who will be after more from Jos Buttler's opening partner Yashasvi Jaiswal.

In the earlier match, Kolkata Knight Riders look a useful side and can be backed to post their fourth IPL triumph of the competition with a victory over Delhi Capitals.

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