IPL 2024: LSG vs PBKS Match Prediction, Playing XI, Match Details And Pitch Report
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are set to clash with Punjab Kings (PBKS) in what promises to be an exhilarating encounter in the 11th match of the Indian Premier League 2024. The showdown is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 30, at the iconic Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, a venue renowned for its electrifying atmosphere and nail-biting contests.
LSG has had a rather lukewarm start to their IPL campaign, having played just one match thus far. Their journey commenced with a trip to Jaipur to lock horns with Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Despite a valiant effort from skipper KL Rahul and Nicholas Pooran , who both notched up impressive half-centuries, LSG fell short of the target set by the Royals, ultimately succumbing to a 20-run defeat.
On the flip side, PBKS kicked off their IPL 2024 campaign with a bang, clinching a thrilling four-wicket victory against Delhi Capitals at their newly adopted home ground in Chandigarh. Bolstered by a stellar bowling performance, PBKS successfully restricted Capitals to a modest total of 174/9 before chasing down the target with relative ease, courtesy of a fine batting display led by Sam Curran .
However, PBKS hit a stumbling block in their subsequent encounter against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Despite putting up a competitive total of 176/6 on the board, PBKS failed to contain the formidable batting lineup of RCB, eventually succumbing to a narrow defeat in the final over of the match.
As both teams gear up to face each other in the upcoming fixture, they will be eager to shrug off their recent setbacks and regain momentum in the tournament.
Match Details:
- LSG vs PBKS , IPL 2024
- Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
- Date & Time: Saturday, March 30, 7:30 PM (IST)
- Live Broadcast and Streaming: Star Sports Channels, Jio Cinema App and Website
Pitch Report:
The Ekana Cricket Stadium has been known to offer varied surfaces, catering to the strengths of both batsmen and bowlers. While some pitches have been batting paradises, enabling batsmen to flourish, others have favored the spinners, with low bounce making run-chases a daunting task. With the departure of former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir, the pitch conditions may witness a shift towards a more batsman-friendly track, providing an ideal platform for the likes of Nicholas Pooran, KL Rahul, and Marcus Stoinis to showcase their prowess with the willow.
Probable Playing XI:
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):
KL Rahul (c & wk), Quinton De Kock, Devdutt Padikkal, Nicholas Pooran, Krunal Pandya, Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq, Yash Thakur,
Punjab Kings (PBKS):
Shikhar Dhawan (c), Jonny Bairstow, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shashank Singh, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh