The Punjab Kings won 4 of their 8 matches in IPL2022. They are now in 6th position in the points table. Punjab won their last match and defended a 187-target against CSK. Shikhar Dhawan scored 88 runs, Rabada took 2 wickets and conceded 23 runs in his 4 overs.
Punjab Kings skipper Mayank Agarwal is struggling to score and has scored only 136 runs this season. Shikhar isn’t scoring consistently, and they aren’t getting good opening partnerships. Banuka Rajapaksa was picked again after the middle-order batsmen failed, and he scored 42 in the last match. Punjab lost more wickets in the middle overs. Arshdeep bowled well in this IPL, especially in the death overs. He has a 7.33 economy rate in the slog overs (16–20), the best economy rate of any fast bowler, with a minimum of 5 overs bowled. He isn’t getting wickets, and that’s a concern for the Punjab team. Rabada and Rahul Chahar are getting crucial wickets.
The Lucknow Super Giants won five of their eight IPL 2022 games. They are now 4th in the points table. Lucknow won their most recent match against the Mumbai Indians. KL Rahul scored his second century against Mumbai in IPL2022.
Kl Rahul is 2nd in the orange cap race as he scored 368 runs in 8 innings. Quinton De Kock and Deepak struggle to play well in the first few matches. Manish Pandey is the biggest concern for them. The Lucknow middle order isn’t contributing much, except for a few cameos, and they don’t have the right replacement for him. Lucknow bowling in death overs is the main concern, too; however, they bowled well in death against MI in the last match. Avesh Khan and Jason Holder bowled well this season. Ravi Bishnoi took only 6 wickets in 8 matches, and he has a good economy rate, which is less than 8.
PBKS vs LSG: Probable Playing XIs
No changes are expected in the Punjab King’s lineup. In the last match, they made 3 changes. Avesh Khan missed the last match with an injury, and he may come in place of Mohsin Khan. That is the only change expected for the Lucknow Super Giant
Playing XI For PBKS:
Mayank Agarwal(c), Shikhar Dhawan, Bhanuka Rajapaksa(✈️), Jonny Bairstow(✈️), Liam Livingstone(✈️), Jitesh Sharma(w), Rishi Dhawan, Kagiso Rabada(✈️), Rahul Chahar, Sandeep Sharma, Arshdeep Singh
Playing XI For LSG:
Quinton de Kock(w)(✈️), KL Rahul(c), Manish Pandey, Krunal Pandya, Deepak Hooda, Ayush Badoni, Marcus Stoinis(✈️), Jason Holder(✈️), Avesh Khan, Dushmantha Chameera(✈️), Ravi Bishnoi
PBKS vs LSG: Pitch Report
Five matches were won by the batting first team at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune, while four matches were won by the bowling first team. The average 1st and 2nd innings scores at this venue are 172 and 171, respectively, in IPL2022. Runs will be scored on this surface, and runs can be defended.
PBKS vs LSG: Fantasy Tips
Kl Rahul is an obvious pick in your fantasy team. He would be a good choice for captain or vice captain.
Shikhar Dhawan batted well in the last game and scored 88 not out against CSK. He and Bhanuka Rajapaksa built a good partnership. Deepak Hooda is struggling after scoring runs in his first few matches, but he can come into form.
All rounders can contribute with both the bat and ball in a fantasy team. Jason Holder and Krunal Pandya performed with the ball and were the 2nd and 3rd leading wicket-takers for LSG.
Avesh Khan and Rahul Chahar are the leading wicket-takers for their respective teams. Kagiso Rabada and Ravi Bishnoi can take crucial wickets.
Fantasy Picks
- Wicketkeeper: KL Rahul
- Batters: Shikhar Dhawan, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Deepak Hooda
- All-Rounders: Jason Holder, Liam Livingstone, Krunal Pandya
- Bowlers: Avesh Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Ravi Bishnoi
- Captain: Kl Rahul
- Vice Captain: Liam Livingstone