Punjab Kings will face Lucknow Super Giants in an important match on Sunday at 7:30 pm in Dharamsala. Currently, Punjab Kings (PBKS) are in 4th place with 13 points from 10 games, while Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) sit in 6th with 12 points from the same number of matches. This game is key for both teams as they fight for a playoff spot.
PBKS has been led by their captain, Shreyas Iyer, who is doing a great job. Their openers, Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh, are starting the innings strongly. However, there are concerns about the middle order. Players like Shashank Singh and Josh Inglis haven’t scored much recently, and Glenn Maxwell’s injury means he’s out for the rest of the tournament. The bowling for PBKS has been good, with Arshdeep Singh and Marco Jansen doing well. Yuzvendra Chahal is also confident after taking a hat-trick in the last game. But they still need to find a solid third fast bowler from players like Azmatullah Omarzai, Xavier Bartlett, and Vyshak Vijaykumar.
On the other hand, LSG has struggled this season with 5 wins and 5 losses. They rely heavily on big players like Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, and Nicholas Pooran, but Marsh and Pooran have not been in great form lately. Ayush Badoni and Abdul Samad have helped lower down the order, but Rishabh Pant and David Miller need to step up their game. Their bowlers have also been inconsistent, with Avesh Khan and Akash Deep giving away too many runs. Shardul Thakur has been dropped after a poor performance, and they hope that newcomer Mayank Yadav and mystery spinner Digvesh Rathi will make a difference.
Pitch Report for PBKS vs LSG
The match will be the first at the HPCA Stadium this IPL season. The pitch usually helps the batsmen with good bounce and pace, making it great for hitting. Fast bowlers may get some swing, but spinners might have a tough time gripping the ball.
Weather Report for Dharamsala
There might be rain in Dharamsala on Sunday from 2 pm to 4 pm, with a 70% chance of rain. This could affect the pitch. However, the weather is expected to improve in the evening with only a 5% chance of rain. The temperature will be between 18 to 20 degrees Celsius.
Where to Watch PBKS vs LSG Live
You can watch the match live on JioHotstar and on the Star Sports Network. The toss will be at 7 pm and the game will start at 7:30 pm.
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