The Rajasthan Royals (RR) versus Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) game today will be a fiery clash as both the teams are in the top section of the points table in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023.
Both the teams had qualified for the playoffs in the last edition of the IPL and they would be looking to go one step ahead and win the trophy in this edition.
The fantasy users who will be trying their luck in this game need to sort out their captain and vice-captain for this game. Both these players will give them 2x and 1.5x points respectively. Therefore, these two selections become extremely important.
In this article, we take a look at the top 3 vice-captain picks for this RR vs LSG game in IPL 2023:
1. Sanju Samson (Rajasthan Royals)
One of the most compact middle-order batters presently in the T20 format, Sanju Samson can be a good option for a vice-captain in your fantasy team for today’s RR vs LSG game. He scored 60 runs in Rajasthan’s previous game and looks in fine touch.
He is also the skipper and wicket-keeper of Rajasthan. So, all the catches and stumpings he does, will result in you winning more fantasy points.
2. Yuzvendra Chahal (Rajasthan Royals)
It is fair to say that Yuzvendra Chahal loves playing against Lucknow. In IPL 2022, the wily leg-spinner took 5 wickets and had also won the Purple Cap in that edition. He has gotten off to a good start in IPL 2023 and has so far bagged 11 wickets in 5 games.
If Chahal can get going, he is sure to pick a lot of wickets in this game versus Lucknow Super Giants. He has a stupendous average of 14.27 in the IPL and is a sure-shot player in your fantasy team ahead of this game.
3. KL Rahul (Lucknow Super Giants)
One of the most consistent performers in IPL, KL Rahul has been a pivot around which the whole Lucknow team revolves around. In the previous game against Punjab Kings (PBKS), KL Rahul fired on all cylinders and looked in imperious form.
The skipper of Lucknow Super Giants scoring 74 runs in 56 balls. His sublime innings was laced with 8 fours and 1 six. He will surely be one of the key assets in the team of Lucknow and his presence is sure to send shivers down the spines of the opposition bowlers.
Also read: RR vs LSG Today Match Prediction, Match 26, IPL 2023, 19th April 2023
