In what promises to be an electrifying encounter, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will clash with the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 11th match of the IPL 2024 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. This fixture marks LSG's inaugural home game, adding an extra layer of excitement for the fans.

Both teams are reeling from defeats in their previous outings. LSG suffered a setback against RR in Jaipur, falling short by 20 runs despite being well-positioned for a victory. Similarly, PBKS faced a narrow defeat against RCB, failing to contain the opposition's late onslaught led by Dinesh Karthik and Mahipal Lomror.

Match Details

LSG vs PBKS - Head to Head Stats

Currently languishing at the bottom of the points table, LSG is eager to turn their fortunes around. Despite a competitive performance against RR, their net run rate took a hit, illustrating the fine margins in cricket's shortest format. PBKS, occupying the fifth position, have shown glimpses of brilliance but are yet to find consistency.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Probable Playing XI

KL Rahul (c)
Quinton de Kock
Devdutt Padikkal
Nicholas Pooran
Deepak Hooda
Marcus Stoinis
Krunal Pandya
Ravi Bishnoi
Naveen-ul-Haq
Mohsin Khan
Yash Thakur

Punjab Kings (PBKS) Probable Playing XI

Shikhar Dhawan (C)
Jonny Bairstow
Sam Curran
Jitesh Sharma (wk)
Liam Livingstone
Shashank Singh
Harpreet Brar
Harshal Patel
Kagiso Rabada
Arshdeep Singh
Rahul Chahar

The return to Lucknow presents its own challenges, with the pitch known for its sluggish nature, favoring spinners. LSG boasts quality spin options in Krunal Pandya and Ravi Bishnoi, but may opt for an off-spinner like K Gowtham considering PBKS's left-handed batters and the pitch conditions.

The Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium has proven to be a battleground for both bat and ball, offering balanced contests despite its bowler-friendly nature. The evening dew adds another dimension, leveling the playing field and making spinners pivotal in determining the outcome.

Fantasy Picks

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) : Nicholas Pooran, KL Rahul, Mohsin Khan

Punjab Kings (PBKS) : Harpreet Brar, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran

With LSG yet to open their account and PBKS aiming to build momentum, Saturday's encounter promises fireworks and intense competition. As both teams look to assert their dominance, cricket fans can expect a gripping spectacle at Lucknow's cricketing cathedral.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Full Squad

KL Rahul (c), Ayush Badoni, Quinton de Kock (wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Nicholas Pooran (vc), Ashton Turner, Krishnappa Gowtham, Deepak Hooda, Arshin Kulkarni, Prerak Mankad, Kyle Mayers, Krunal Pandya, Marcus Stoinis, David Willey, Arshad Khan, Shamar Joseph, Amit Mishra, Mohsin Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq, Ravi Bishnoi, Shivam Mavi, Manimaran Siddharth, Mayank Yadav, Yash Thakur, Yudhvir Singh, Shamar Joseph

Punjab Kings (PBKS) Full Squad

Shikhar Dhawan (c), Matthew Short, Prabhsimran Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Sikandar Raza, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Atharva Taide, Arshdeep Singh, Nathan Ellis, Sam Curran, Kagiso Rabada, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Bhatia, Vidwath Kaverappa, Shivam Singh, Harshal Patel, Chris Woakes, Ashutosh Sharma, Vishwanath Pratap Singh, Shashank Singh, Tanay Thyagarajann, Prince Choudhary, Rilee Rossouw.