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Lucknow Super Giants will face a tough test in the Indian Premier League as they take on Punjab Kings in New Chandigarh on Sunday, April 19.
PBKS vs LSG match preview
Punjab Kings are in red-hot form and are the only side yet to lose a match this season. Led by Shreyas Iyer, last season’s runners-up have been clinical in all departments so far.
In the batting, Prabhsimran Singh has been phenomenal, scoring match-winning runs at the top. He has been well supported by the skipper himself at number four, and that has made things easier for the side.
The bowling department has also looked equally strong. Arshdeep Singh has found great rhythm and has been backed well by Vijaykumar Vyshak and the experienced Marco Jansen.
Lucknow Super Giants, on the other hand, have had a mixed season so far. They are coming into this game after two back-to-back losses and will be desperate to bounce back against a strong Punjab side.
Their explosive batting lineup has not really clicked till now. The openers have struggled and that has hurt them. On top of that, Rishabh Pant’s elbow injury in the previous match has raised doubts about his availability, adding another headache for the team.
The bowling has looked decent. Mohammed Shami and Prince Yadav have done well, but overall the team still looks short on confidence.
PBKS vs LSG head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 6
- Lucknow Super Giants won: 3
- Punjab Kings won: 3
PBKS vs LSG key players
Prabhsimran Singh – Prabhsimran has scored 211 runs in four innings with an average of over 70. The kind of form he is in, his knock could decide the result of the match.
Mitchell Marsh – The Australian all-rounder had a great last season but has not been consistent this year. If LSG want to bounce back, they will need a strong start from him.
Arshdeep Singh – Arshdeep delivered a match-winning spell in the previous game against the Mumbai Indians. He picked up three wickets and conceded runs at an economy of under 6. His yorkers and control will be key again.
Prince Yadav – Prince Yadav has been one of the biggest positives for LSG this season. With nine wickets in five games, his pace and ability to swing the ball early can trouble the opposition.
PBKS vs LSG predicted playing XI
Lucknow Super Giants: Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Ayush Badoni, Nicholas Pooran (c & wk), Himmat Singh, Abdul Samad, Mukul Choudhary, Mohammed Shami, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Prince Yadav
Impact Player: George Linde
Punjab Kings: Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (c), Cooper Connolly, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
Impact Player: Nehal Wadhera
PBKS vs LSG match prediction
Punjab Kings look like clear favourites at this point with the kind of form they are in. They have momentum on their side and also the home advantage.
LSG do have some big T20 names in their lineup. If they click together, they can turn things around quickly.
But looking at the balance and current form, Punjab Kings have the edge in this contest.
Prediction: Punjab Kings to win the match.
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