LSG VS PBKS: IPL 2023 21st Pre-match Predictions

Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings will take on each other in the 21st match of TATA Indian Premier League 2023. While Punjab Kings have just suffered their first loss of the tournament, Lucknow Super Giants are soaring high with confidence after their twin wins. Both teams would like to continue their form and get the two valuable points.

Basic information about the match:

  • Teams: Lucknow Super Giants VS Punjab Kings 
  • Date: 15-Apr-23
  • Time: 7:30 PM
  • Match: 21
  • Venue: Lucknow

LSG Players List and Roles

Lucknow Super Giants is a franchise cricket team based in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
PlayerRole
KL Rahul (c)Batter
Marcus StoinisAll-Rounder
Ravi BishnoiBowler
Quinton De KockBatter/Wicket-keeper
Deepak HoodaAll-Rounder
Krunal PandyaAll-Rounder
Avesh KhanBowler
Mark WoodBowler
K GowthamAll-Rounder
Manan VohraBatter
Mohsin KhanBowler
Ayush BadoniAll-Rounder
Kyle MayersAll-Rounder
Karan SharmaAll-Rounder
Mayank YadavBowler
Nicholas PooranWicket-keeper
Jaydev UnadkatBowler
Yash ThakurBowler
Romario ShepherdAll-Rounder
Daniel SamsAll-Rounder
Amit MishraBowler
Prerak MankadAll-Rounder
Swapnil SinghBowler
Naveen ul HaqBowler
Yudhvir CharakAll-Rounder

PBKS Players List and Role

Punjab Kings (PBKS) is a franchise cricket team based in Mohali, Punjab, that plays in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
PlayerRole
Arshdeep SinghBowler
Shikhar Dhawan (c)Batter
Kagiso RabadaBowler
Matthew ShortAll-Rounder
Shahrukh KhanAll-Rounder
Harpreet BrarBatter
Prabhsimran SinghBatter/Wicket-keeper
Jitesh SharmaBatter/Wicket-keeper
Rahul ChaharBowler
Liam LivingstoneAll-Rounder
Gurnoor SinghAll-Rounder
Rishi DhawanAll-Rounder
Baltej DhandaAll-Rounder
Nathan EllisBowler
Atharva TaideAll-Rounder
Bhanuka RajapaksaBatter
Sam CurranAll-Rounder
Sikandar RazaAll-Rounder
Harpreet BhatiaBatter
Vidwath KaverappaBowler
Mohit RatheAll-Rounder
Shivam SinghAll-Rounder
Arshdeep SinghBowler
Shikhar Dhawan (c)Batter
Kagiso RabadaBowler

First Face-Off

PBKS vs LSG: Here are all the stats you need to know as Punjab Kings takes on Lucknow Super Giants

Lucknow Super Giants made their debut in the 2022 edition of the IPL and had a stellar run to reach the playoffs as well. They faced the Punjab Kings in the 42nd match of that edition on 29th April 2022 and emerged victorious by 20 runs while defending a target of just 153 runs, thanks to the amazing performances by Krunal Pandya and Dushmantha Chameera. 

Previous IPL Results

Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings have met each other only once in the history of TATA IPL in the match mentioned above. Lucknow Super Giants won that game.  

Previous Results

DateTournamentWinnerMargin
29 April 20222022 IPLLucknow Super Giants20 runs

Pre-match Analysis

IPL 2023: Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings- Betting Odds, Match Prediction, Win Possibility, and More

Punjab Kings will have their heads up after a close but deserved victory against Rajasthan Royals but a loss against the Sunrisers and would like to regain their winning momentum in this match. With their star players in form and giving out valuable performances, it will be beneficial for them. On the other hand, Lucknow Super Giants will be soaring with confidence and would like to continue what they are doing – winning. Their players, barring captain KL Rahul are in amazing form.   

Probable Best Batter of the Match

Nicolas Pooran showed in the last game of Lucknow Super Giants why he is regarded as one of the most dangerous finishers in T20 cricket. He struck every ball that came his way and showed his power and skills to help the Lucknow Super Giants win a game out of nowhere. This is the reason why he may be the best batter in the match between the Lucknow Super Giants and the Punjab Kings.

Probable Best Bowler of the Match

Arshdeep Singh has been a stand-out bowler for Punjab Kings for a few seasons now and he has also been in good form in this edition as well. He would look to continue the same and ensure that he turns out to be the best bowler of the match between Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings. 

Match Details

Lucknow Super Giants will be up against the Punjab Kings in the 21st Match of TATA Indian Premier League 2023 from the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow on 15th April 2023. For the viewers, the match will be telecast live at 7:30 pm on Star Sports network on television and Jio Cinema on your mobile handset. 

Pitch Report

Black soil surfaces, which aid pacers more and are hence considered pace-friendly, are used at Ekana Cricket Stadium. Spinners are also anticipated to contribute in the middle overs. In this place, dew will be an issue in night matches. As bowlers struggle to hold the ball, the second inning’s bowling will be particularly difficult. In this Ekana Cricket Stadium, it is safe to predict that the side that wins the toss will choose to chase.

Today’s Match Prediction: Final Thoughts

While one team would try to gain some momentum back, and the other one to continue, it will be interesting to see how things pan out. Both the teams look strong and that is why it seems that we are in for a treat. The home advantage might play for the Lucknow Super Giants and that is why they will start as the favourites of this match.