Tata IPL 2022 – PBKS vs LSG, match preview, predicted lineups

Lucknow Super Giants play Punjab Kings in a crucial encounter in Tata IPL 2022 as the season moves ahead. Both teams will be looking for a win here.

Date & Time : 29th April 2022, 7:30 PM IST

Venue : MCA Stadium, Pune

Lucknow Super Giants have been in good form of late and being being in the top half for the most of their campaign so far and they will look to continue in same way until we reach the playoffs.

LSG are currently fourth in the points table after 8 games with 10 points.

Lucknow’s top order hasn’t been a problem with them scoring runs and in all batting have not been a concern. Perhaps they could improve more on their bowling to be even more success. They need to play their brand of cricket.

LSG have so far won against, CSK, SRH, DC & MI (2). While they have lost to GT, RR & RCB.

On the other hand, Punjab Kings have been ok with their campaign thus far and must keep winning in order to be safe.

PBKS are currently seventh in the points table after 8 games with 8 points.

Punjab’s batsman have been getting the runs, so it is a strength. While bowling wise they too have good options. They just need to click together in all games.

PBKS have so far won against, RCB, CSK (2) & MI. They have lost to KKR, GT, SRH & DC.

It is the first meeting between the two sides in IPL history. A great occasion for fans to look forward to.

For the wicket, the batsman will get aid while the bowlers with excellent balls reaping rewards too.

Team news and possible lineups

There are no fresh injury concerns for both sides at the moment.

LSG XI : KL Rahul (C), De Kock (WK), K. Pandya, M. Pandey, Badoni, Hooda, Holder, Stoinis, Chameera, A. Khan/M. Khan, Bishnoi.

PBKS XI : M. Agarwal (C), S. Dhawan, Livingstone, Rajapaksa, J. Sharma (WK0, Bairstow, Rabada, R. Dhawan, A. Singh, R. Chahar, S. Sharma.

Prediction

I expect toss to be crucial deciding the outcome of this match.