In the eleventh match of the IPL 2024 season, the spotlight shifts to the encounter between the Lucknow Super Giants and the Punjab Kings (LSG v PBKS) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Saturday, 30th March, at 7:30 PM. With both teams eyeing a crucial win, the stage is set for an exhilarating clash.
The Punjab Kings, led by Shikhar Dhawan, find themselves in the middle of the points table, having secured victory in one of their two matches so far. Their recent triumph has propelled them to the fifth spot, with two points to their credit and a net run rate of +0.025.
Conversely, the Lucknow Super Giants, led by Kl Rahul, are languishing at the bottom of the table after suffering a defeat in their solitary outing against Rajasthan Royals, where they fell short by 20 runs in a closely contested encounter. As the teams gear up to renew their rivalry, the stakes are high for both sides.
The history between these two teams adds an intriguing dimension to the upcoming showdown. Having clashed three times in previous IPL seasons, Lucknow Super Giants hold a slight edge with two victories to their name, while the Punjab Kings have emerged triumphant on one occasion. With bragging rights and crucial points on the line, fans can expect another captivating battle between these evenly matched opponents.
In terms of player composition, both teams boast formidable lineups. For the Punjab Kings, the batting prowess of Shikhar Dhawan and Jonny Bairstow, coupled with the all-round abilities of Marcus Stoinis and Sam Curran, provides a solid foundation.
Meanwhile, the bowling department is spearheaded by the likes of Kagiso Rabada and Ravi Bishnoi, who will be looking to stifle the opposition’s batting lineup.
On the other hand, the Lucknow Super Giants will rely heavily on their opener Nicholas Pooran and skipper Lokesh Rahul to deliver with the bat, supported by the explosive Deepak Hooda in the middle order.
With an array of talent at their disposal, including Liam Livingstone and Naveen ul Haq, the Super Giants will be aiming to bounce back from their previous defeat and make a statement against their opponents.
Cricketkeeda Sports Fantasy 11 for Game No.11 of IPL 2024 :-
Wicketkeeper – Lokesh Rahul (c), Nicholas Pooran
Batsmen – Shikhar Dhawan (vc), Jonny Bairstow, Deepak Hooda
All-rounders – Marcus Stoinis, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran
Bowlers – Kagiso Rabada, Naveen ul Haq, Ravi Bishnoi