IPL 2024 Match 11, LSG Vs PBKS | Playing 11 Prediction, Cricket Tips, Preview & Live Streaming

LSG will look to open their account against PBKS (IPLT20.com)

As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 heats up, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are gearing up to lock horns with Punjab Kings in a much-anticipated Match 11 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Saturday, March 30.

Coming off the back of defeats, both teams will be eager to turn the tide and notch up a victory that could be crucial in setting the tone for their respective campaigns.

LSG vs PBKS: Team Previews

*Ratings are given out of 10

Lucknow Super Giants

The Super Giants, who stumbled in their opener against the Rajasthan Royals, will be itching to make amends. Despite a valiant effort, LSG fell short by 20 runs, after allowing Rajasthan to amass a formidable 193/4.

The pace battery, comprising Mohsin Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq, and Yash Thakur, failed to find their rhythm, proving costly for the side. Ravi Bishnoi, too, couldn't weave his spin magic, leaving the team in a bind.

The onus now lies on the bowlers to pull up their socks and deliver a disciplined performance against the robust batting lineup of the Punjab Kings.

LSG skipper, KL Rahul, is also under the scanner to lead from the front and inject aggression into the team's approach. The middle order, which didn't fire in the last outing, is expected to rise to the occasion and bolster the batting lineup.

Punjab Kings

On the other hand, Punjab Kings, after a promising start against Delhi Capitals, found themselves on the back foot following a loss to Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Despite getting off to starts, the PBKS batters couldn't convert them into match-winning performances, ending up with 176/6. Jonny Bairstow, in particular, is under the microscope to rediscover his mojo and anchor the innings.

The bowling department, sans Kagiso Rabada, failed to hit their marks, especially in the death overs, proving to be the Achilles' heel for the Kings.

Rahul Chahar, the linchpin of the spin attack, is also expected to up his game as PBKS eyes their second win of the tournament.

LSG vs PBKS: Match Details & Live Streaming

LSG vs PBKS: Ekana Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch at Ekana Cricket Stadium has a reputation for favouring teams that bat first, a trend highlighted by the outcomes of the seven IPL matches played here. With teams batting first clinching victories in four of these encounters, while two were won by sides chasing, and one match concluding without a result, the stats speak volumes. Fast bowlers find early assistance with the new ball. Yet, the ability to vary pace could turn out to be a crucial tactic. As the game progresses, the surface tends to slow down, bringing spinners into the equation more prominently in the latter half of the match.

LSG vs PBKS: Probable Playing XIs

Lucknow Super Giants: Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul (c & wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Nicholas Pooran, Krunal Pandya, Marcus Stoinis, Ayush Badoni, Naveen-Ul-Haq, Ravi Bishnoi, Yash Thakur, Mohsin Khan

Impact Players: Amit Mishra, Mayank Yadav, Deepak Hooda, Prerak Mankad, Krishnappa Gowtham

Punjab Kings: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Jonny Bairstow, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shashank Singh, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh

Impact Players: Rilee Rossouw, Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Vidhwath Kaverappa, T Thyagarajan, Prabhsimran Singh

LSG vs PBKS: Fantoss Fantasy Tips

LSG vs PBKS: Winner Prediction

Considering how home teams have dominated in IPL 2024 so far, Lucknow Super Giants are the favourites to win the LSG vs PBKS clash.

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