Match 20 - Prediction of the Game

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Rajasthan and Lucknow will get to meet each other in match number 20 of IPL 2022. The two heavyweights will meet at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Sunday evening. The two teams are in identical positions on the points table. While Lucknow have 3 wins out of 4 matches and are at third place, Rajasthan have 2 wins from their 3 matches.

Both teams look great on paper and before their power-packed encounter, here is a stat-based prediction of what could happen in this evening fixture of the doubleheader.

1. Toss Prediction

The Rajasthan Royals are to win a toss this season. They have lost all three tosses so far. On the other hand, Lucknow have won 2 out of the 4 tosses. So predicting Lucknow to win the toss in this fixture.

2. Win Possibility

Both teams haven't yet met each other as this is the first season of Lucknow in IPL. However, so far Lucknow have a better win percentage, having clinched 3 out of 4 matches, than Rajasthan who have 2 wins from 3 games. So predicting Lucknow to win this fixture.

3. Team of the Day

With a superior position at the points table and a strong squad at their disposal, the pick for the Team of the Day is Lucknow Super Giants.

4. Powerplay score

The average powerplay score at Wankhede Stadium in IPL 2022 has been 43.8. Both teams have some good quality top-order batters although Yashavsi Jaiswal hasn't quite fired. Predicting both teams to score over 40 inside the first six overs.

5. Average first innings and second innings score

The average first innings score is 148.75 at this venue in IPL 2022. In contrast, the average score batting second at this venue this IPL season is 152.

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