LSG vs PBKS Match Prediction- Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match? IPL 2024, Match 11

The LSG vs PBKS IPL 2024 match will be played at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on March 30. The match starts at 7.30 pm IST and this is the very first home game for the Lucknow Super Giants this season. 

Currently, LSG finds themselves at the bottom of the points table after losing their campaign opener against Rajasthan Royal. Punjab Kings find themselves fifth on the table after two games. They won against DC and lost against RCB. 

Team Analysis

Lucknow Super Giants 

Lucknow Super Giants failed to chase 194 in their first game against Rajasthan Royals. Half-centuries by KL Rahul (58) and Nicholas Pooran (64) were not enough to see the team home. Barring these two batters the rest of them struggled against the Royals.

The batters are yet to hit their strides in the tournament. The bigger concern for LSG is winning matches at home. They won just three of their seven games at home last season. What kind of pitches will be prepared at the venue will be an interesting observation. 

Punjab Kings 

Punja Kings failed to defend 177 against RCB in their last game. Arsdeep Singh and Harshal Patel gave away 40 and 45 respectively. Rahul Chahar was used for just one over by Shikhar Dhawan, By the looks of it, PBKS are still trying to find their feet in the season. They are not yet sure of their playing combination. In Lucknow, which is considered to be a spinner-friendly track, they have one of their key spinners not bowling well.

How they address their concerns heading into this game will be a reflection of how the management will approach the game. The Punjab Kings have got into losing streaks in past IPL seasons that they need to avoid. 

Key Factors 

Pitch Conditions 

LSG won three out of their seven home matches last season. The pitch at the Ekana stadium has been historically a turning track. There was way more turn than normal for T20 games at the venue last season.

The kind of pitchers prepared this year will give a clear indication of the tactics of the home team at the venue. Given its history, a score of around 160-170 will be a winning score. The chasing team will need to bat very well to chase totals. 

Also Read: RR vs DC Match Prediction- Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match? IPL 2024, Match 9

Form and Fitness 

Form wise the batters and bowlers from both teams are still getting into their grooves. LSG have played just one match while the Kings have two. Both teams are still looking for their settled playing combination.

Fitness-wise, the ECB pulled out Mark Wood from this IPL season as they are monitoring his fitness for the T20 World Cup 2024. Shamarh Joseph was called in as a replacement. There are no major injury concerns in the PBKS camp as yet.

Score Prediction

Tactical Acumen

The Lucknow pitch given how it played last year is expected to be a spin-friendly track. There will be more in it for the spinners than the pacers. LSH have Ravi Bishnoi and Krunal Pandua as their two spinners while the Kings have Harpreet Brar and Rahul Chahar. The key for both Rahul and Dhawan is to use their overs wisely. 

Recent Venue Records (Ekana Stadium, Lucknow)

STATS – T20

Total matches 9

Matches won batting first 5

Matches won bowling first 4

Average 1st Inns scores 151

Average 2nd Inns scores 126

Highest total recorded 199/2 (20 Ov) by IND vs SL

Highest score chased 159/4 (20 Ov) by RSAW vs INDW

Lowest score defended 156/8 (20 Ov) by AFG vs WI

Total IPL matches played 7

Matches Won batting first 4

Matches won batting second 2

No Result Matches 1

Who Will Score Most Runs For PBKS: Shikhar Dhawan / Sam Curran 

Who Will Take Most Wickets For PBKS: Arshdeep Singh / Harshal Patel 

Who Will Score Most Runs For LSG: KL Rahul / Nicholas Pooran 

Who Will Take Most Wickets For PBKS: Ravi Bishnoi / Naveen-ul-Haq

LSG vs PBKS Match Prediction- Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match? IPL 2024, Match 11

This is the first home game for Lucknow Super Giants and hence they will have an advantage in the contest. The Punjab Kinfs interestingly, won the last game they played in Lucknow last year.

Conclusion 

The two teams have played three games so far in the IPL with LSG winning two and Punjab Kings one game so far. The two teams will play two more games this season.