IPL 2023: PBKS vs LSG, Match Prediction and more details

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Punjab Kings will play host in the 38th match of the Indian Premier League 2023 to Lucknow Super Giants. The Punjab team has 4 wins in 7 games; similarly, their opponent LSG also has 4 wins in 7 games. PBKS is placed 6th in the points table while LSG are placed 4th in the table. In the return fixture, Punjab Kings came on top and won the match by 2 wickets. Here is all you need to know before the PBKS vs LSG clash.

Punjab Kings come into this game on the back of a terrific win against the five-time champions. Mumbai Indians. They have pretty much found their playing 11 and the impact with Liam Livingstone back into the team. The PBKS team will want their skipper Shikhar Dhawan to return to provide stability in the top order. Punjab have been winning away from their home but out of three games played at Mohali, they have only won one. They have lost their last two games at Mohali and would like to get a win against LSG at their home venue.

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Lucknow Super Giants come into the game after a disappointing loss at their home venue against the defending champions, Gujarat Titans. They will be hugely disappointed with the loss against GT, with the way they were positioned in the run chase going into the final six overs. LSG needed 31 runs in the last six overs. KL Rahul and Krunal Pandya were still at the crease and looked like they would finish the game easily. The think tank at LSG would have a lot of work to do before their match against PBKS.

PBKS vs LSG Match Details

Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants, Match 38, IPL 2023

Venue: 

Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali

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Date & Time: 

Friday, April 28, 7:30 PM 

PBKS vs LSG Pitch Report

The batsmen will be helped by Mohali’s surface to dominate. In the beginning, the Pacers might display their class, but later on, it will be a hitters’ game. The winning side should decide to choose to bowl first, and a total of anything over 180 will be an excellent score.

PBKS vs LSG Probable Playing XIs

Punjab Kings (PBKS):

Atharva Taide, Prabhsimran Singh, Matthew Short, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Shahrukh Khan, Harpreet Brar, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh

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Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):

KL Rahul (c), Kyle Mayers, Krunal Pandya, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Ayush Badoni, Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Amit Mishra, Naveen-ul-Haq

PBKS vs LSG Probable Best Performers

Probable best batter: 

Jitesh Sharma:

The PBKS wicketkeeper has impressed many experts and fans this season with his hitting prowess. Even though Jitesh Sharma is playing the role of finisher for PBKS he has been their best batter in the last few games. In 7 games he has struck close to 150 and will want to continue his hitting form in this game as well.

Probable best bowler:

Arshdeep Singh:

The left-arm pacer from Punjab has picked up 13 wickets in the seven games so far. In the last game against Mumbai Indians, Arshdeep Singh showed why he s one of the best death bowlers going around. In the last three overs, MI needed 40 runs in the last three overs. With a set Surya Kumar at the crease, the game was in the balance when Singh came on to bowl. Out of the three overs, Arshdeep bowled two overs and gave away just 11 runs. He even took three wickets including the wicket of Surya and broke the middle stump twice in the last over. 

Match Prediction: Punjab Kings to win the match

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

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