LSG vs PBKS IPL 2024 Match: The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) face the Punjab Kings (PBKS) today in a highly anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match. The match will take place at the Ekana Sports City in Lucknow, India.
The Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings will both be seeking for a morale-boosting victory on Saturday at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, as both teams are coming off losses in the IPL 2024. Punjab Kings won their season opener against Delhi Capitals at their new home venue in Chandigarh last week, but then lost away to Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Meanwhile, Lucknow lost their match against Rajasthan Royals by 20 runs at the Sawai Mansingh.
Lucknow, who will play their first IPL 2024 match at home, will be looking to take advantage of familiar circumstances in order to earn a point and move up from last place in the points standings. However, LSG will need an all-round effort from the squad players to plot a comeback following a disappointing showing against Rajasthan, with just Krunal Pandya standing out among the bowlers and captain KL Rahul, who elected to play the wicketkeeper’s role with the T20 World Cup in mind, among the hitters.
Head-to-Head Record: LSG vs PBKS IPL 2024
LSG and PBKS have faced off three times in the IPL, with Lucknow holding a 2-1 lead. However, the Rahul-led side lost their lone home match against Punjab on April 15, 2023, when Sikandar Raza’s all-round performance enabled the visitors win by two wickets in the final over. Lucknow defeated Punjab by 20 runs in their first IPL 2022 match in Pune, and they won by 56 runs in their last meeting in Punjab in 2023.
LSG, the newcomers to the IPL, will be eager to create a mark in their first home match. They got their season off to a victorious start with a close victory over the Gujarat Titans in the first game. The skipper, KL Rahul, led from the front with a well-compiled fifty, while their bowling attack, which included Dushmantha Chameera and Ravi Bishnoi, demonstrated their potential.
Can PBKS rebound back from a close defeat?
PBKS, on the other side, will be seeking to rebound from a narrow setback to the Rajasthan Royals in their first match. Mayank Agarwal and Shikhar Dhawan started well at the top, but their middle order struggled under pressure.
Key Players to Watch: LSG vs PBKS IPL 2024
LSG: KL Rahul (Captain & Batsman), Ravi Bishnoi (Leg-spinner),Dushmantha Chameera (Fast Bowler)
PBKS: Mayank Agarwal (Batsman), Kagiso Rabada (Fast Bowler), Shikhar Dhawan (Batsman)
Lucknow Super Giants Predicted XI
KL Rahul (c & wk), Quinton de Kock, Devdutt Padikkal, Nicholas Pooran, Deepak Hooda, Marcus Stoinis, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Yash Thakur, Naveen ul-Haq Ravi Bishnoi.
Punjab Kings Predicted XI
Shikhar Dhawan, Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, Sam Curran, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Liam Livingstone, Harpreet Brar, Kagiso Rabada, Shashank Singh, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar.
Pitch and Conditions
The Ekana Sports City pitch is well-known for its bat-ball balance. However, dew may play a role later in the evening to help the spinners.
Match Predictions: LSG vs PBKS IPL 2024
Both clubs have strong batting lineups and balanced bowling attacks. It promises to be a competitive game, but being at home may give LSG a tiny advantage.
