Lucknow Super Giants will be up against Punjab Kings in the 11th match of the 2024 Indian Premier League. Get our latest expert LSG vs PBKS match betting tips, predictions and picks below. You can start betting on the IPL 2024 by opening your account with 1xbet here.
Lucknow vs Punjab Match Information
- Venue: Ekana International Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
- Date: Saturday, March 30
- Time: 7.30 pm local (2 pm GMT, 10 am EDT)
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They have played just one game but based on their net run-rate, Lucknow Super Giants are currently at the bottom of the table without a win (Mumbai Indians have played and lost two so far).
Lucknow had an overall struggle in their opener against Rajasthan Royals, having conceded 193/4 and then scoring just 173/6 in response.
While Nicholas Pooran kept Lucknow in a bit of a hunt in that encounter, the game looked to have gone far beyond them when they lost four wickets for 60 by the eighth over.
On the other hand, Punjab have played two and won and lost one apiece. Their defeat to RCB in their previous game came in a match where they fought well but during most parts of the Bangalore chase it looked like they were behind the eight-ball.
While one might argue it was the genius of one man – Virat Kohli – that sealed the deal for PBKS, it must be quickly added that their own batting and bowling stumbled at various points during the encounter.
What Have The Two Teams Done So Far?
Lucknow’s only game in the tournament resulted in a defeat having entered the tournament on the back of successive playoffs in their first two appearances in 2022 and 2023.
On the other hand, Punjab kick-started their campaign with a resounding win against Delhi Capitals but were pegged back by the might of RCB. They are now fifth on the IPL points table.
Interesting LSG vs PBKS Stats
- LSG vs PBKS Head-to-head: There have been three previous matches between these two sides and Lucknow leads 2-1. Their only previous game at the Ekana Cricket Stadium came in the 2023 edition and Sikandar Raza’s 57 had helped Punjab trump Lucknow in a close match.
- These two teams have featured in one of the highest scoring matches in the IPL of all time. That came in the 2023 edition when Lucknow piled up 257/5 in their 20 overs before restricting Punjab to 201. Marcus Stoinis smashed a 40-ball 72 and then bagged a wicket to win the MoM award.
Possible Playing XIs/XIIs
Lucknow Super Giants
Rahul, de Kock, Paddikal, Badoni, Hooda, Pooran, Stoinis, Krunal, Bishnoi, Naveen/Shamar (if fit), Mohsin.
Punjab Kings
Dhawan, Bairstow, Prabhsimran, Livingstone, Curran, Jitesh, Shashank, Harpreet, Harshal, Kagiso, R Chahar.
LSG vs PBKS Predictions with Latest Odds*
- Prediction 1: Lucknow Super Giants to win: 10/11 (sign up with 1xbet)
- Prediction 2: Lucknow first six overs – Under 50.5: 7/103:
- Prediction 3: Quinton de Kock Over 28.5 runs: 4/5
*odds correct at the time of writing.
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