Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will square off against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 11th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Saturday, March 30. Under the leadership of KL Rahul, LSG will aim to bounce back after suffering a 20-run defeat against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur in their IPL 2024 opener. Having yet to open their account, the Super Giants are languishing at the bottom of the IPL 2024 standings.
On the other hand, Punjab Kings will look to return to winning ways after they lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by four wickets at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Earlier, the Shikhar Dhawan-led PBKS started their IPL 2024 campaign with a four-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in Mullanpur.
With one win and one loss, PBKS are currently placed fifth in the IPL 2024 standings with two points on the board.
Ahead of a crucial IPL 2024 clash, we look at the predicted XIs of both sides.
LSG Predicted XI
Quinton de Kock
LSG will hope that their star opening batter Quinton de Kock can return to form after he was dismissed cheaply against RR in their opening game. Since his IPL debut in 2013, the South African batter has amassed 2,911 runs in 97 IPL matches at an average of 31.99 and a strike rate of 134.09.
KL Rahul (captain/wicketkeeper)
LSG captain KL Rahul slammed his 34th IPL fifty against the Royals in Jaipur. Chasing 194, Rahul scored a brilliant 44-ball 58 to keep his side in the hunt. His knock included four fours and two sixes. The wicketkeeper-batter will aim to continue his scintillating form against PBKS.
Devdutt Padikkal
Devdutt Padikkal had a forgettable outing on his LSG
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