IPL 2023: Match 38 PBKS vs LSG Preview, Playing XI, Live Streaming Details & Updates

LSG will be looking to bounce back with a victory against PBKS after a horrendous batting display against GT.

Published - 27 Apr 2023, 15:11 IST | Updated - 27 Apr 2023, 15:11 IST

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Punjab Kings (PBKS) will tussle against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the 38th match of the ongoing IPL 2023 at the PCA Stadium in Mohali on Friday, April 28. The home side are coming into the game on the back of a morale-boosting victory against five-time champions Mumbai Indians in their own backyard.

It was an inspired batting performance, led by stand-in skipper Sam Curran's blistering half-century and Jitesh Sharma's explosive cameo, that saw them post a daunting total despite a shaky start to the innings. The bowlers then did the rest, nullifying the Mumbai batters in a high-scoring affair.

Meanwhile, It was a stark contrast for KL Rahul's Lucknow Super Giants in their previous encounter against Gujarat Titans as they completely lost the plot in the final overs of the match to make a mess of a straightforward run chase. It was a no-show from the LSG middle order as they surrendered meekly against the shrewd Gujarat Titans' bowling attack.

Pitch and Conditions

The previous match at this venue saw a hard-fought contest between bat and ball. While the surface is Mohali has traditionally assisted the new ball bowlers, the batters have the luxury of trusting the pace and bounce at the venue. The team winning the toss would be inclined to bat first in Mohali.

Probable Playing XI for PBKS vs LSG

Punjab Kings

Sam Curran's side showed tremendous character in their previous encounter as they were under the pump in the initial stages of the match. The lower middle order fired on all cylinders, while Arshdeep Singh displayed immense maturity with the ball, especially in the death overs.

PBKS Probable XI: Atharva Taide, Prabhsimran Singh, Matthew Short, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Shahrukh Khan, Harpreet Brar, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh

Lucknow Super Giants

The Lucknow-based franchise will be really hurt after their inexplicable loss against the defending champions. LSG were in total command for the majority of the game only to fail at the last hurdle. Skipper KL Rahul has copped severe criticism after his sluggish display and will be looking for a much better batting performance this time around.

LSG Predicted XI: KL Rahul (c), Quinton de Kock, Krunal Pandya, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Ayush Badoni, Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Yudhvir Singh, Naveen-ul-Haq