IPL 2023 - Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants, Preview, Expected XI & Fantasy XI

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Punjab Kings will take on Lucknow Super Giants in the 38th match of the Indian Premier League 2023 at Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali on Friday (April 28).

PREVIEW - PBKS vs LSG

In the previous encounter between the two teams in IPL 2023, Punjab emerged as the winner, beating Lucknow by two wickets.

Invited to bat, Lucknow Super Giants posted 159 for 8, with captain KL Rahul top-scoring with 74 off 56 balls. Punjab Kings chased down the target with three balls to spare. Sikandar Raza was the highest scorer for Punjab Kings with 57.

Both the Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants have registered four wins and suffered three defeats each in the seven games they have played this season. However, due to a better net run rate, LSG has a better net run-rate than Punjab, due to which they are placed above Punjab in the IPL 2023 points table.

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Punjab vs Lucknow: Match Details

• Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants, IPL 2023 Match 38
• Date & Time: Friday, April 28, 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali

PBKS vs LSG: Head-to-Head Record in the IPL

• Matches: 2 
• Punjab Kings - 1 
• Lucknow Super Giants wins - 1

Punjab Kings In IPL 2023

The absence of Punjab Kings’ captain, Shekhar Dhawan at the top order is hurting the team’s batting line-up. Despite missing the last 3 games due to an injury, Dhawan is the top-scorer for Punjab (233 runs). The PBKS camp would be hoping for him to be fit in time for the clash. Prabhsimran Singh has scored 159 runs in the season at an SR of 159, while Jitesh Sharma has 145 runs to his name this season.

Arshdeep Singh is leading wicket-taker for Punjab Kings. He has taken 13 wickets so far in the season in seven matches. Nathan Ellis has picked up seven wickets so far, while Sam Curran has six. 

Lucknow Super Giants In IPL 2023

Skipper KL Rahul is consistently scoring and is the highest run-scorer for this team but his strike-rate is an area of concern He has 262 runs scored in 7 matches at a SR of 113. Kyle Mayers (243) and Nicholas Pooran (171 runs at an SR of 186) have been good in their roles. 

Mark Wood, who has missed the last couple of matches due to illness is expected to be back for this game. With 11 wickets to his name, he is the leading bowler for LSG. Spinner Ravi Bishnoi has been in good form with 8 wickets, while Krunal Pandya and Avesh Khan have 6 wickets each.

Pitch Report

A good surface for batting with little assistance to pace bowlers with the new ball in the beginning.  

Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali - Ground Stats (IPL)

• Total IPL Matches - 59
• Team Batting First Won - 26
• Team Batting Second Won - 33
• Average First Innings Score - 166
• Average Second Innings Score - 156

Expected Playing XI

Punjab Kings: Artharva Taide, Prabhsimran Singh, Matt Short, Harpreet Singh, Sikandar Raza, Sam Curran, Jitesh Sharma, Shahrukh Khan, Harpreet Brar, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh 

Lucknow Super Giants: KL Rahul (c), Kyle Mayers, Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya, Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Avesh Khan, Yudhvir Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Mark Wood

Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants Dream 11 Team

Wicket-keeper = Nicholas Pooran
Batter - Harpreet Singh Bhatia, KL Rahul (C)
Allrounder - Marcus Stoinis, Matt Short, काइल मेयर्स, Sam Curran (VC), Sikandar Raza
Bowler - Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Harpreet Brar

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of our internal. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.