India, May 9 -- After three straight defeats, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will be aiming for a victory on their home turf. The local team is set to face a spirited Royal Challengers Bengaluru, led by Rajat Patidar, at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Friday.

Rishabh Pant-led LSG has suffered defeats in their last two matches in Lucknow against Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals.

With Virat Kohli, the highest run-scorer in the IPL, expected to play, the local stadium is set to be filled with fans sporting No. 18 jerseys in support of the Team India star batsman. Even before the match, jersey vendors have begun arriving at the stadium during practice sessions.

Ravi Sonkar, a street vendor in Aminabad...