IPL 2022 PBKS vs LSG preview: Lucknow look to strengthen their position in top-half of points table

IPL 2022: Having won their previous matches, Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) would look to register a win when they take on each other on Friday at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune.

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Mayank Agarwal-led Punjab Kings have won 4 out of 7 matches in IPL 2022 and are currently placed 6th on the points table. Captain Mayank has been struggling to get his form but Shikhar Dhawan has been in good touch and scoring runs freely. Liam Livingstone has been consistently performing well with the bat. Jitesh Sharma and Shahrukh Khan have been doing good but the Kings haven't been unable to convert good starts into a big score. Arshdeep Singh and Kagiso Rabada have been bowling brilliantly in the death overs and the team is coming to the game after defending 188 vs Chennai Super Kings.

After scoring a century against Mumbai Indians, LSG’s captain KL Rahul would look to continue his form against his former side Punjab Kings. KL Rahul-led team has power hitters like Manish Pandey, Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda and Ayush Badoni who have been winning matches for the team consistently. The team has many all-rounders but the highlight has been Krunal Pandya who has looked impressive throughout the tournament. With Mohsin Khan, Dushmantha Chameera and spin bowler Ravi Bishnoi, the bowling unit has been playing its role perfectly. Having won 5 out of 8 matches, LSG is currently placed 4th in the points table.

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PBKS vs LSG Head-to-Head Record

This is the first meeting between these two teams.

PBKS vs LSG Playing XI prediction

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Playing XI (probable):

KL Rahul (C), Quinton de Kock (WK), Deepak Hooda, Manish Pandey Ayush Badoni, Marcus Stoinis, Jason Holder, Krunal Pandya, Mohsin Khan, Dushmantha Chameera, Ravi Bishnoi.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) Playing XI (probable):

Mayank Agarwal (C), Shikhar Dhawan, Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Kagiso Rabada, Rishi Dhawan, Rahul Chahar, Sandeep Sharma, Arshdeep Singh

PBKS vs LSG Match timings

PBKS vs LSG live match will begin at 7:30 pm IST while the toss will take place 30 minutes before the scheduled start of play.

PBKS vs LSG Match Live Telecast details:
The Match will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3, and Star Sports 3 HD.

The online streaming of the IPL 2022 match will be available on Hotstar.
PBKS vs LSG live Streaming match will begin at 7:30 pm IST while the toss will take place 30 minutes before the scheduled start of play.

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