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PBKS vs LSG Match Preview
On Friday, the 42nd match of the IPL 2022 will be played between the Punjab Kings and the Lucknow Super Giants. PBKS is sixth in the points table with four wins and an equal number of losses in eight matches. In the previous match, they defeated Chennai Super Kings by 11 runs after scoring 187 runs in 20 overs.
Lucknow are fourth in the points table, having won 5 of their 8 matches. They defeated the Mumbai Indians by 36 runs after scoring 168 runs for the loss of six wickets. Both teams will be looking for a win in order to move up the points table.
PBKS vs LSG Match Details
Venue: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
Date & Time: 29th April at 7:30 PM IST and Local Time
PBKS vs LSG Pitch Report
Throughout the tournament, the venue has provided a lot to both the batters and the bowlers, and the same could happen in this match. Teams have found it easier to defend a total here than at other venues, so it won’t be surprising if the team winning the toss chooses to bat.
PBKS vs LSG Weather Report
The weather is clear. There is no possibility of rainfall interrupting the match.
PBKS vs LSG Injury Updates
No Injury updates.
PBKS vs LSG Probable Playing 11
PBKS Probable Playing 11
Mayank Agarwal (c), Shikhar Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Jonny Bairstow, Kagiso Rabada, Rishi Dhawan, Arshdeep Singh, Rahul Chahar, Sandeep Sharma
LSG Probable Playing 11
KL Rahul (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Krunal Pandya, Manish Pandey, Ayush Badoni, Deepak Hooda, Jason Holder, Marcus Stoinis, Dushmantha Chameera, Avesh Khan/Mohsin Khan, Ravi Bishnoi
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PBKS vs LSG Must Picks
Lokesh Rahul has led the LSG team from the front. In the tournament, he has two centuries and one half-century. Rahul has 368 runs in 8 matches at a strike rate of 147.79 and an average of 61.33.
Liam Livingstone has only taken two wickets, but he has been an important part of PBKS’ batting unit. He has 245 runs in 8 matches at a strike rate of 187.02 and an average of 30.62. He has three half-centuries.
Jason Holder has maintained his reputation as one of the game’s best all-rounders. Holder has taken 9 wickets in 6 matches at a strike rate of 16, an average of 23.22, an economy of 8.70, and a strike rate of 23.22.
Shikhar Dhawan was named player of the match in the previous game against CSK. He batted 88 times off 59 pitches, contributing to the team’s 187-run total. Dhawan is PBKS’s current leading run-scorer and would be expected to provide the team with a fiery start once more.
Bhanuka Rajapaksa returned to the PBKS starting lineup after missing a few games against CSK. He was given the number three batting spot and seized the opportunity with both hands. Rajapaksa scored 42 runs off 32 balls and contributed 110 runs for the second wicket with Shikhar Dhawan.
PBKS vs LSG Player Stats
Lokesh Rahul | 368 runs | 569 points |
Quinton de Kock | 225 runs | 368 points |
Shikhar Dhawan | 302 runs | 440 points |
Liam Livingstone | 245 runs | 446 points |
Rahul Chahar | 10 wickets | 378 points |
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Who will win today’s match?
LSG