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PBKS vs LSG Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report IPL 2023 Match 38 | PBKS vs LKN Dream11 Prediction Today | Mohali Pitch Report

How do Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) bounce back after losing the unloseable game against Gujarat Titans last weekend? KL Rahul, despite his questionable innings, could not put a finger on it. But, he and the team have had time to digest such a result, and need to bounce back in this crucial game against Punjab Kings (PBKS).

PBKS have been one of the surprise packets in IPL 2023, often holding their nerve to seal victories. Their last effort was a strong performance in Mumbai, and with Shikhar Dhawan expected to return, they have a great opportunity to move into the top four. Indeed, with Arshdeep Singh and co. in terrific form, they are very capable of doing so.

Both LSG and PBKS sit on eight points. The winner will enjoy a place in the top four, while the loser will be stuck in the mid-table logjam that is making this IPL a very exciting one. Crucial match.

Match Details

• Location: Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali.
• Time: 7:30pm (IST).
• Last match for both teams: LSG lost to GT by seven runs, PBKS beat MI by 13 runs.
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IPL 2023 Match 38: PBKS vs LSG Possible Playing XIs

Shikhar Dhawan and Kagiso Rabada are set to return for PBKS.

Punjab Kings (possible Impact Player substitute in bold italic): 1. Shikhar Dhawan (c), 2. Prabhsimran Singh, 3. Liam Livingstone (OS), 4. Harpreet Singh, 5. Jitesh Sharma (wk), 6. Sam Curran (OS), 7. Shahrukh Khan, 8. Harpreet Brar, 9. Kagiso Rabada (OS), 10. Rahul Chahar, 11. Arshdeep Singh, 12. Nathan Ellis/Sikandar Raza

LSG look quite settled. Mark Wood’s availability is still up in the air. Also, if LSG wish to play Quinton de Kock, he will return to a ground where he has two fifties in as many matches.

Lucknow Super Giants (possible Impact Player substitute in bold italic): 1. KL Rahul (c), 2. Kyle Mayers (OS), 3. Deepak Hooda, 4. Krunal Pandya, 5. Nicholas Pooran (wk) (OS), 6. Ayush Badoni, 7. Marcus Stoinis (OS), 8. Naveen ul Haq (OS), 9. Ravi Bishnoi, 10. Amit Mishra, 11. Avesh Khan, 12. K Gowtham

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Punjab Kings:

• Shikhar Dhawan is set to be a welcome return. The captain has struck 233 runs in four matches this season at an average of 116.50 and strike rate of 146.54.
• Liam Livingstone is yet to fire this season, but he can get going at any point. In IPL 2022, Livingstone smashed 437 runs at an average of 36.42 and strike rate of 182.08.
• Sam Curran won man of the match in the last game against MI. The all-rounder smashed 55 off 29 balls. Earlier this season, Curran took 3/31 against against LSG.
• Kagiso Rabada has dismissed KL Rahul twice in 34 balls in the IPL at a strike rate of 129.4. Rabada has also enjoyed success against Nicholas Pooran, dismissing him thrice in 32 balls in T20s (39 runs).
• Arshdeep Singh continues to amaze. He has taken the second-most wickets this season (13) at an economy of just 8.16. Five of these wickets have come between overs 16-20 at an average of 11.2 and economy of 9.88.
• Arshdeep has conceded just 17 off 18 balls against KL Rahul in the IPL. He has dismissed him once.

Lucknow Super Giants:

• Eyes are on KL Rahul. He has an excellent record in T20s at Mohali, with 503 runs at an average of 50.30 and strike rate of 145.80.
• Kyle Mayers is striking at 150.93 in IPL 2023. In the powerplay, Mayers has scored 150 runs at a strike rate rate of 136.4, at the strike rate bumps up to 182.4 in the middle overs.
• Marcus Stoinis has strong numbers against Punjab Kings. In seven innings, he has smashed 179 runs at an average of 44.75 and strike rate of 164.22.
• Since the start of 2021, Nicholas Pooran has a strike rate of 203.4 against left-arm seam in the IPL. His battle with Curran and Arshdeep promises to be fascinating.
• Ravi Bishnoi dismissed Sam Curran earlier this season, and this promises to be a key matchup with Bishnoi’s wrong’un. The legspinner has taken eight wickets at an economy of just 7.77 this season.

Other Stats and Facts

• Head-to-head: Matches 2, PBKS 1, LSG 1.
• Amit Mishra vs Shikhar Dhawan: 32 balls, 39 runs, three wickets.
• Krunal Pandya took 2/11 against PBKS last season.
• Kyle Mayers has struck at just 87.88 against left-arm seam this season. Expect PBKS to use Arshdeep Singh and Sam Curran extensively to him.
• PBKS’ openers have scored just 45 runs in six innings if you exclude the 90-run opening stand between Shikhar and Prabhsimran earlier this season.

Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali Pitch Report and Weather

The average first innings score is 172.67 at Mohali this season. The team batting first has won two of the three matches. Cloudy conditions are forecast, so dew may be limited. Is it time to bat first?

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IPL 2023 Match 38: PBKS vs LSG Dream11 Prediction Today Match 28 April 2023

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article as well as your own instincts to create your teams.

Option 1:

Option 2:

IPL 2023 Match 38: PBKS vs LSG Match Prediction – Who will win?

An exciting game awaits. PBKS’ consistency will come in question, so LSG start as favourites.

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