Skipper Rishabh Pant, under investigation after two spectacular performances, will be determined to knock a match in front of the house crowd. LSG’s batting lineup has been explosive, Nicholas Gorn and Mitchell Marsh stepped into their last game against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Meanwhile, all -rounder Shardul Thakur impressed with four wickets, strengthening the team’s bowling attack.
The slow nature of a single pitch means that the spinners will have to play the role. LSG stacking its lineup with three spin options, relying too much on Ravi Bishnoi. On the other hand, Punjab Kings, will see his spin Spearhead Yuzvendra Chahal to make an impact, was expected to contribute with Glenn Maxwell with the ball.
A major talk point will fight between the two most expensive players of the IPL- Pat (Rs 27 crore) and Shreyas Iyer (Rs 26.75 crore). While Pant has so far struggled, Iyer performed his class with 97* who won the match with 42 balls against Gujarat Titans. Punjab Kings will be confident as their captain and take advantage of any weaknesses in the LSG lineup.
Both teams claimed shelling in both batting and bowling, fans may expect a thrilling encounter. The LSG will be desperate to convert its home ground into a fort, while PBK will be eager to build as its initial season. Can the pants silence his critics with a captain’s knock, or will Iyer continue his major run? Everyone will be eyeing Lucknow as both these teams fought for the important IPL points.
Teams:
Punjab King’s squad: Priyash Arya, Prabhasimran Singh (W), Shreyas Iyer (C), Azmatullah Omarjai, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Suryash Shej, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal Dubey, Vishnu Vinod, Yash Thakur, Aron Hardi, Kuldeep Sen, Harnur Singh, Harnur Singh, Harnur Singh, Avinash, Xavier Bartlet, Lockie Ferguson, Josh Englandis
Lucknow Super Giants Squad: Aiden Marcram, Nicholas Gadan, Rishabh Pant (W/C), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Digwesh Singh Rathi, Prince Yadav, Michel Marsell Marseman, Moneymaran Siddha, Aajam, Aajkam, Akash Maharaj, Juyal, RS Hangkar, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Akash Hagkar, Yuvraj Chaudhary Joseph, Arshin Kulkarni
