Lucknow Super Giants, who have lost their last two games, are struggling big time to win just one match and get into the Playoffs. If they lose even this one, they would then be dependent upon the net run rate and thus they cannot risk losing here.
On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders also need to win to stay alive in this league as victory would mean that if Bangalore and Delhi also lose their last games, then it would all come down to net run rate and thus, Kolkata could still be in fray for a place in the