The Punjab Kings (PBKS) will be eyeing a crucial win today as they face the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in a high-stakes encounter. With both teams still in contention for the playoffs, this match at Dharamsala is set to be a pressure-packed battle. PBKS need a victory to push themselves into the top four, while LSG, currently sixth on the points table, will also be desperate to stay in the race.
Pitch Report
The surface at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala is known for offering good bounce and carry, making it ideal for batters. Spinners have not had much impact here so far, and another high-scoring match could be on the cards.
Head-to-Head Record
In the five IPL matches played between the two sides, LSG hold a slight edge with three wins, while PBKS have won twice.
Top 3 Fantasy Picks
Shreyas Iyer (PBKS)
The PBKS captain has led from the front with the bat this season, producing four outstanding innings: 97*, 52*, 82, and a composed 72 in the last game. Iyer’s consistency and ability to anchor as well as accelerate make him a top pick.
Ayush Badoni (LSG)
The young batter has emerged as a steady performer for LSG this season. With a string of solid contributions in the last five matches, including a maiden IPL half-century against the Rajasthan Royals (RR), Badoni has shown he can handle pressure and finish games.
Yuzvendra Chahal (PBKS)
The experienced leg-spinner was on fire in the last match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), picking up 4/32 in a match-winning spell. While Dharamsala hasn’t favoured spinners much, Chahal’s clever variations and control can still make a difference, especially in the middle overs.
Fantasy XI
Shreyas Iyer (C), Rishabh Pant (WK), Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Nicholas Pooran, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Ayush Badoni, Shardul Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Aiden Markram (VC).
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