The 42nd match of the Tata IPL 2022 will be between Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants (PBKS VS LSG) on 29th April at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune. The game will start at 7:30 PM IST and can be viewed on Star Sports Network. Punjab Kings is currently placed at the sixth position on the points table and Lucknow Super Giants is currently placed at the fourth spot on the points table. Let’s have a look at the match Preview, prediction, and Fantasy XI.
PBKS vs LSG: Match Preview
Punjab Kings
Punjab Kings played eight matches in this season of the Tata IPL and had their last match against Chennai Super Kings and won by 11 runs. Shikhar Dhawan and Bhanuka Rajapaksa smacked 88 runs and 42 runs respectively for Punjab Kings in that game.
Lucknow Super Giants
Lucknow Super Giants played their last game against Mumbai Indians where they defeated MI by 36 runs. KL Rahul scored a magnificent 103 runs while Krunal Pandya picked up 3 wickets for Lucknow Super Giants in that game.
PBKS vs LSG: Match Prediction
Both sides won their previous game and they have had some good games. PBKS won against CSK on account of an excellent death bowling exhibition from players like Arshdeep Singh and Rishi Dhawan. the Lucknow Super Giants played an interesting game in their previous game against the Mumbai Indians. LSG led by KL Rahul is currently placed at the fourth position in the points table with ten points. Both the teams have an equal chance of winning and probably, it’s going to be a nail-biting one.
PBKS vs LSG: Playing XI
Shikhar Dhawan from Punjab Kings stacked 305 runs in this tournament so far and can play a great knock here as well.
Liam Livingstone from Punjab Kings smashed 245 runs and took 2 wickets in this tournament so far and will be among the top fantasy picks for this game as well.
Arshdeep Singh from Punjab Kings has taken 3 wickets in this tournament so far.
KL Rahul from Lucknow Super Giants hammered 368 runs in this tournament so far and can play a great game here as well.
Quinton de Kock from Lucknow Super Giants scored 225 runs in this tournament so far and hopefully, he will be playing a good game in his next.
Bhanuka Rajapaksa made 42 runs off 32 deliveries and added 110 runs for the second wicket along with Shikhar Dhawan.
Jason Holder has taken 9 wickets in 6 matches at an average of 23.22, an economy of 8.70, and a strike rate of 16. He’ll be a good pick.
Kagiso Rabada has picked 9 wickets in 7 matches at an average of 22.44, an economy of 8.08, and a strike rate of 16.6.
Rahul Chahar has taken 10 wickets in 8 matches at an average of 22.40, an economy of 7.59, and a strike rate of 17.7. he’ll be a good pick here.
Krunal Pandya from Lucknow Super Giants picked 7 wickets in 8 matches and piled up 118 runs. he’s definitely a good pick.
Ravi Bishnoi picked 6 wickets in 8 matches and will be a decent pick for the game.
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