LSG vs PBKS IPL 2023 Match Preview
(Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings)
Can Punjab Overcome Their Struggles and Set a Total ?
LSG - Lucknow Super Giants practiced under lights with a hip song choice by the DJ, which contrasted with the old world charm of Lucknow. Punjab Kings have a longer IPL history but LSG has caught up fast and already secured a Play-off spot. The game promises a red-soil pitch with plenty of runs and some advantage for the home team's stroke-makers, but their death bowling is a concern. KL Rahul's history with PBKS is also worth watching.
PBKS - Punjab Kings has faced difficulties in setting totals this season, but they are looking forward to playing on a good surface in Lucknow. The conditions would be similar to what they played on in Mohali, except for the shorter square boundaries. However, it would still require some adjustment compared to traveling to another venue.
Venue
The pitch in Lucknow has not been easy for batting. In the previous game, spinners took eight out of the 13 wickets, indicating their advantage. While dew might affect the match, both teams will prefer to bat first if they win the toss, as the pitch is expected to slow down as the game progresses
Favours : The pitch can be good for spinners.
Post TOSS
- The side winning the toss will opt to bat first.
Average 1st Inning score
Average 1st innings score : 163 runs.
Team News
SSuper Giants may consider replacing Kyle Mayers at the top of the order after his back-to-back failures, despite his early success. also they have made a like-for-like change, replacing medium-pace bowler Mayank Yadav with Arpit Guleria, who has been brought in due to an injury ruling Mayank out of the tournament.
Liam Livingstone and Shikhar Dhawan are doubtful to play due to injuries. Kings may rotate their seamers, with Kagiso Rabada potentially making way for Nathan Ellis.
Head to Head
Expected Playing XI (Batting order)
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Possible Playing 11
1 Quinton de Kock, 2 KL Rahul (C), 3 Deepak Hooda, 4 Krunal Pandya, 5 Marcus Stoinis, 6 Nicholas Pooran (Wk), 7 Ayush Badoni, 8 Jaydev Unadkat, 9 Mark Wood, 10 Ravi Bishnoi, 11 Avesh Khan
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Possible Playing 11
1 Prabhsimran Singh, 2 Shikhar Dhawan (C), 3 Matthew Short, 4 Bhanuka Rajapaksa, 5 Jitesh Sharma (Wk), 6 Sam Curran, 7 M Shahrukh Khan, 8 Harpreet Brar, 9 Rishi Dhawan, 10 Kagiso Rabada, 11 Arshdeep Singh.
Stats Fact
- Super Giants' innings of 193 for 6 in their first home game this season was the first time a team had scored over 190 in 16 T20s played in Lucknow.
- Shikhar Dhawan has a good record against Jaydev Unadkat in the IPL, scoring 70 runs off 44 balls against him with only one dismissal.
- This will only be the second time these teams have faced each other, with Super Giants winning by 20 runs in their previous meeting.
- The pitch used in the recent New Zealand game was criticized for being overfertilized, causing the holding grass to die and affecting the pitch's playability.
- PBKS have lost both of their games this season when trying to set a target.
- Deepak Hooda has an average of 18.72 against right-arm fast bowling since IPL 2019.
Selections for Fantasy cricket (Dream 11)
- Nicholas Pooran - He has scored 141 runs in four matches with a strike rate of 220.31 this season, amongst the best in the competition.
- Prabhsimran Singh - He has scored 83 runs in four matches with a strike rate in excess of 160. He is also capable of scoring big runs at the top of the order.
- Krunal Pandya - He scored 34 runs batting at No. 4 and starred with a three-wicket haul against SunRisers Hyderabad in the Lucknow Super Giants' last home game.
- Arshdeep Singh - He has picked up six wickets in three matches at the time of writing, impressing with the new ball in particular and consistently taking early wickets.
- KL Rahul - He has scored only 81 runs in four matches, blowing hot and cold this season. However, he is one of the best batters in the IPL with an average in excess of 35, and is a brilliant choice as captain or vice-captain for your LSG vs PBKS Dream11 prediction team. Recommended for - Captain
- Sam Curran - He has 49 runs and one wicket to his credit this season. While likely to play as a floater in the side with the bat, his bowling ability, especially his cutters, will be crucial against Lucknow. Recimmended for - Vice Captain
- Ravi Bishnoi - He has picked up six wickets in four matches, with four of them at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. He is a good differential pick for your LSG vs PBKS Dream11 prediction team.
Prediction for Match result
Lucknow Super Giants may win the match.
The upcoming IPL match between Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings promises to be an exciting contest, with both teams looking to secure a win. Lucknow's pitch has been challenging for batting in the past, with spinners expected to have an advantage, but both teams will prefer to bat first if they win the toss. The Super Giants may consider replacing Kyle Mayers at the top of the order, while Punjab Kings may rotate their seamers. Fantasy cricket selections for this match include Nicholas Pooran, Prabhsimran Singh, Krunal Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, KL Rahul, Sam Curran, and Ravi Bishnoi. With LSG having caught up fast and secured a playoff spot, and PBKS looking to set a good total on a good surface, this match promises to be an exciting encounter worth watching.