Jammu, March 26 -- Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and KL Rahul parted ways despite two playoff finishes in 2022 and 2023, and their split may trace back to a crushing defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) last May. That night, Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma dismantled a modest 165-run target in just 9.4 overs, exposing LSG's vulnerabilities.

Now, ahead of their clash in Hyderabad, LSG enter with a revamped squad, aided by a timely mega auction. However, injuries continue to plague their bowling lineup. Only Ravi Bishnoi and Ayush Badoni remain from last year's encounter, while the attack relies on a mix of two pacers and four spinners. Their performance against Delhi Capitals showed promise but lacked consistency-something they can't aff...