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The Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants face off in the Indian Premier League 2023 match number 38 at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali. The Kings, led by KL Rahul, will be looking to cement their position in the top half of the table, while the Super Giants, led by Shikhar Dhawan, will be aiming to bounce back after a disappointing start to the season.
Match Preview
The Punjab Kings have had a solid start to their IPL campaign this season. They have won four out of their seven matches and are currently placed third in the points table. The team has been heavily reliant on their top-order, especially their skipper KL Rahul, who has been in terrific form with the bat. Mayank Agarwal has also played some crucial innings at the top of the order and has provided good support to Rahul.
The Kings' middle-order, however, has been a concern. The likes of Chris Gayle and Nicholas Pooran have struggled to find form, and the team will be hoping for them to fire in the upcoming matches. In the bowling department, Mohammed Shami and Arshdeep Singh have been impressive with the new ball, while Harpreet Brar has been a revelation with his left-arm spin.
The Lucknow Super Giants, on the other hand, have had a disappointing start to their IPL campaign. They have managed to win only two out of their seven matches and are currently placed seventh in the points table. The team has been heavily reliant on their skipper Shikhar Dhawan, who has been in terrific form with the bat. The likes of Rishabh Pant and Prithvi Shaw have failed to make an impact with the bat, and the team will be hoping for them to find form in the upcoming matches.
In the bowling department, the Super Giants have been heavily reliant on their overseas players, Tim Southee and Imran Tahir. The team will be hoping for their Indian bowlers to step up and support the overseas players.
Head-to-Head Record
The Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants have faced each other six times in the IPL, with the Kings winning three and the Super Giants winning three. In their last encounter, which took place in IPL 2022, the Kings won by 14 runs.
Venue and Pitch Report
The match will be played at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali, which has traditionally been a high-scoring venue. The pitch is expected to be a belter, with the batsmen expected to enjoy batting on it. The team winning the toss is likely to bat first and put up a big score on the board.
Key Players to Watch Out For
KL Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan are the key players to watch out for in this match. Both the skippers have been in terrific form with the bat, and a lot will depend on how they perform in this match. Mayank Agarwal, Mohammed Shami, and Harpreet Brar will be the other players to watch out for from the Punjab Kings. For the Lucknow Super Giants, Rishabh Pant, Prithvi Shaw, Tim Southee, and Imran Tahir will be the key players.
Prediction
The Punjab Kings will start as favorites in this match. They have a strong batting line-up and a decent bowling attack, which should be enough to overcome the struggling Lucknow Super Giants.
