Preview
It is the 11th game of the Indian Premier League 2024 season as the Saturday fixture will feature just one game. Lucknow Super Giants will play their first game of the season at the Ekana Stadium. KL Rahul and his side will lock horns with Punjab Kings who have lost their last game against RCB.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) started their IPL 2024 campaign with a loss to Rajasthan Royals by 20 runs. KL Rahul and Justin Langer will be looking iron the flaws which plagued them in the last game. Lucknow Super Giants will want to win their first game of the season against their passionate home fans.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper Shikhar Dhawan will want to bounce back with a win on Saturday. It was a heartbreaking loss for PBKS against Royal Challengers Bengaluru as Dinesh Karthik played a match winning knock.
Match Details
Match – Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings, Match 11
Venue – Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Date and Time – 30th March 2024, 19:30 IST
Live TV and OTT Details – Star Sports India (TV) and Jio Cinema (WEB and OTT)
Pitch Report
The Ekana Stadium pitch is known to be a low scoring where the bowlers have good success. Spinners and fast bowlers with variations will enjoy the conditions with the ball in hand. Dew could play a role so the captain winning the toss will want to bowl first and make use of better conditions while chasing.
LSG vs PBKS Probable Playing XIs
Lucknow Super Giants:
Quinton De Kock, KL Rahul, D Padikkal, A Badoni, N Pooran, M Stoinis, K Pandya, R Bishnoi, M Khan, N Haq, and Y Thakur
Punjab Kings:
S Dhawan, J Bairstow, S Curran, L Livingstone, J Sharma, S Singh, H Brar, H Patel, K Rabada, R Chahar, and A. Singh
Top Players for LSG vs PBKS Dream 11 Match
Top Players – Lucknow Super Giants
Nicolas Pooran – West Indies star Nicolas Pooran has been in tremendous form with in the T20 format. The left-handed batter scored an amazing unbeaten 64 runs in the opening game against Rajasthan Royals. LSG fans will want Nicolas Pooran to be in good form to post their 1st win of IPL 2024.
KL Rahul – LSG skipper KL Rahul showed no signs of rust as he began the IPL 2024 in fine style. The 31-year-old scored 58 runs from 44 balls while chasing the huge total set by the Royals. KL Rahul has always been in a consistent performer in the IPL and he needs to fire with the bat to help his side this season.
Top Players – Punjab Kings
Sam Curran – Star England all-rounder Sam Curran has found his form and done well in the IPL 2024 season so far. The 25-year-old has begun the season well with the bat and put on key runs on the board for his side.
Shikhar Dhawan – Veteran batter Shikhar Dhawan has given Punjab Kings great starts with the bat so far. The left-handed batter has been looking good with the bat so in both games in IPL 2024. With the unpredictable batting line-up of PBKS the responsibility of scoring runs falls on the shoulders of Shikhar Dhawan.
LSG vs PBKS Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket
Naveen Ul Haq – Afghanistan pacer Naveen Ul Haq picked 2 wickets in the last game for 41 runs from his 4 overs. KL Rahul will want his ace bowler to come good again as he has good record in Lucknow.
Harpreet Brar – Punjab Kings spinner Harpreet Brar has been the bowler on show for his side. The left-arm spinner was good with the ball in the game against RCB to raise hopes of a win. The surface in Lucknow will be favorable for the 28-year-old and Harpreet Brar will want to continue his good form.
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for LSG vs PBKS Dream11 Fantasy Cricket
KL Rahul (C), Q De Kock, N. Pooran, S Dhawan, S Curran, M Stoinis (VC), L Livingstone, K Rabada, A. Singh, N Haq, and H Brar
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for LSG vs PBKS Dream11 Fantasy Cricket
KL Rahul, Q De Kock, N Pooran, J Sharma, S Dhawan, S Curran (C), M Stoinis (VC), K Rabada, R Bishnoi, N Haq, and H Brar
LSG vs PBKS Risky Captaincy Choices
Quinton De Kock – South African star Quinton De Kock didn’t have a great start to IPL 2024 season. The left-handed batter could manage only four runs before he was out to Trent Boult. The veteran star hasn’t been in the greatest forms in recent times with the bat and picking him as the captain can be unsafe.
Jonny Bairstow – The PBKS opener is known to be one of the most dangerous batters in the world. Jonny Bairstow is brutal against the pacer and uses his feet well against the spinners.
Player you should avoid
Krunal Pandya – The 33-year-old hasn’t bowled well but couldn’t pick any wickets against the Royals. With the bat Krunal Pandya could only score two runs as he came very late to bat. His form coming into the IPL hasn’t been great and he knows he has to do well to keep his place in the team.
Harshal Patel – Punjab Kings paid a lot of money to acquire the services of Harshal Patel. The pacer sadly seems out of form with the ball as he has been dominated by the batters. His once famous slower deliveries which troubled the batters is also nowhere to be seen.