Lucknow Super Giants will challenge Punjab Kings in the sixty-eighth match of IPL 2026 at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, on 23rd May at 7:30 PM IST.
Get the best LSG vs PBKS Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 68th match of the IPL 2026. Expert analysis and more.
Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings Match Info
Match 
| LSG vs PBKS, Match 68 |
| Series | IPL |
| Date | Saturday, May 23, 2026 |
| Time | 07:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| Live streaming | Jio Hotstar |
| TV | Star Sports Network |
| Live Score App | Get it on Google Play → |
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Quick Fantasy Verdict – LSG vs PBKS
- Mitchell Marsh is the safest small-league captain because he has scored 563 runs in 13 matches and is LSG’s strongest batting pick.
- Prabhsimran Singh is the best grand-league captain because he attacks in the powerplay and has scored 441 runs at a strike rate of 172.94.
- Josh Inglis is a must-pick wicketkeeper after scoring 194 runs in 4 matches at a strike rate above 195.
- Shreyas Iyer is a safe vice-captain option because he has scored 397 runs with five half-centuries.
- Arshdeep Singh, Mohsin Khan, and Prince Yadav are important bowling picks because Ekana can reward pacers.
- Marcus Stoinis and Mohsin Khan are good punt picks for grand leagues.
- Avoid Nehal Wadhera and Mukul Choudhary unless they are confirmed in the final XI.
Best Combination: 4 WK, 3 BAT, 2 AR, 2 BOWL
Hot Picks for LSG vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Prabhsimran Singh – Punjab opener Prabhsimran attacks relentlessly during powerplays, scoring 441 runs at a blistering strike rate of 172.94 this season. |
Mitchell Marsh – Marsh dominates the Lucknow Super Giants batting charts with 563 runs in 13 matches, including a destructive century against Bengaluru. |
Top Picks:
Josh Inglis – Inglis transformed Lucknow’s middle-order tempo rapidly, smashing 194 runs in four games while striking above 195 this campaign. |
Shreyas Iyer – Iyer stabilizes Punjab’s middle order brilliantly, accumulating 397 runs alongside five composed half-centuries across 13 important tournament appearances. |
Budget Picks:
Marcus Stoinis – Stoinis strengthens Punjab with aggressive finishing ability, contributing 216 runs and useful breakthroughs in pressure-filled moments this season. |
Mohsin Khan – Left-arm pacer Mohsin terrorizes batters with sharp seam movement, collecting 11 wickets and a sensational five-wicket haul against Kolkata. |
LSG vs PBKS IPL 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Mitchell Marsh & Prabhsimran Singh |
Vice-Captain | Shreyas Iyer & Josh Inglis |
LSG vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Nicholas Pooran, Josh Inglis, Rishabh Pant, Prabhsimran Singh
- Batsmen – Mitchell Marsh ©, Shreyas Iyer (vc), Priyansh Arya
- All-rounders – Azmatullah Omarzai, Cooper Connolly
- Bowlers – Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav
LSG vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Nicholas Pooran, Josh Inglis (vc), Prabhsimran Singh ©
- Batsmen – Mitchell Marsh, Shreyas Iyer, Priyansh Arya
- All-rounders – Marcus Stoinis, Cooper Connolly
- Bowlers – Arshdeep Singh, Mohsin Khan, Prince Yadav
LSG vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today Match 68 IPL 2026 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Nehal Wadhera | 7.0 credits | NA |
Mukul Choudhary | 7.5 credits | NA |
LSG vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today Match 68 IPL 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Mitchell Marsh |
GL Captaincy Choice | Prabhsimran Singh |
Punt Picks | Mohsin Khan and Marcus Stoinis |
Dream11 Combination | 4-3-2-2 |
Toss Impact – LSG vs PBKS
- Toss strategy: Bat first, because chasing teams have a poor record here with only 45% wins.
- If LSG bat first: Pick Mitchell Marsh, Josh Inglis, Nicholas Pooran, and add PBKS bowlers like Arshdeep Singh and Chahal.
- If LSG bowl first: Mohsin Khan, Prince Yadav, and Mayank Yadav gain value.
- If PBKS bat first: Prioritize Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer, and Marcus Stoinis.
- If PBKS bowl first: Arshdeep Singh, Lockie Ferguson, and Chahal/Vyshak become stronger fantasy picks.
LSG vs PBKS Match Preview:
Lucknow Super Giants will face Punjab Kings in the 68th match of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 7:30 PM IST. This important clash arrives at a crucial stage of the tournament, with both teams entering the contest under completely different circumstances. Lucknow Super Giants have already slipped out of the playoff race after a difficult campaign, while Punjab Kings still remain in contention and need a victory to strengthen their qualification hopes.
Lucknow Super Giants head into this fixture after suffering a disappointing seven-wicket defeat against Rajasthan Royals. Batting first, they produced a powerful total of 220/5, thanks to a brilliant innings from Mitchell Marsh, who scored 96 runs off 57 balls, while Josh Inglis added a rapid 60 from just 29 deliveries. Despite dominating with the bat, Lucknow failed to defend the target as their bowling attack struggled badly under pressure and allowed Rajasthan to complete the chase with five balls remaining.
On the other hand, Punjab Kings arrive in Lucknow eager to recover from a difficult run of form. After beginning the season strongly with five victories in their opening six matches, the Kings have now lost five consecutive games.
In their previous encounter against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Punjab fell short by 23 runs while chasing a challenging target. Although Cooper Connolly played a fighting knock of 37, and Suryansh Shedge contributed 35, the team lost early wickets and could not recover completely. Earlier this season, Punjab dominated Lucknow with a commanding 54-run victory, powered by Priyansh Arya’s explosive 93-run innings. Therefore, Punjab Kings will look to use their spin strength effectively on the Ekana surface and collect two valuable points.
LSG vs PBKS Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
Lucknow Super Giants | 3 |
Punjab Kings | 4 |
LSG vs PBKS Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 35°C |
Weather Forecast | Clear Sky |
Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
Best Suited To | Pace |
Average 1st innings score | 171 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Poor |
Winning % | 45% |
LSG vs PBKS Playing 11s (Predicted):
Lucknow Super Giants Playing 11:
- Mitchell Marsh
- Josh Inglis
- Nicholas Pooran
- Rishabh Pant (c & wk)
- Abdul Samad
- Ayush Badoni
- Shahbaz Ahmed
- Mohsin Khan
- Mayank Yadav
- Akash Singh
- Prince Yadav
Punjab Kings Playing 11:
- Priyansh Arya
- Prabhsimran Singh (wk)
- Cooper Connolly
- Shreyas Iyer ©
- Suryansh Shedge
- Marcus Stoinis
- Shashank Singh
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Harpreet Brar
- Lockie Ferguson
- Arshdeep Singh
LSG vs PBKS Impact Player
| Team | If Batting First | If Bowling First | Fantasy Impact |
| LSG | Digvesh Rathi can come in while defending | Abdul Samad / Ayush Badoni can strengthen the chase | LSG bowling Impact helps if they defend; batting Impact is useful only if top order fails |
| PBKS | Yuzvendra Chahal / Vijaykumar Vyshak can come in while defending | Shashank Singh / extra batter can help the chase | PBKS bowling Impact can be valuable at Ekana; batting Impact depends on chase pressure |
LSG vs PBKS Match Winner Prediction:
- Predicted Winner: Lucknow Super Giants
- Win Probability: LSG 52% – PBKS 48%
- Expected Score: 170–190
- Best Batter: Mitchell Marsh / Prabhsimran Singh
- Best Bowler: Mohsin Khan / Arshdeep Singh
- Toss Tip: Bat first; chasing has been difficult at Ekana.
