Punjab on a high after Mumbai win
- Lucknow lost to Gujarat in their last game
- Punjab beat Mumbai in their last match
Punjab Kings will hope to regroup with the expected return of Shikhar Dhawan on their home surface, but have a quality Lucknow side to fend off. Punjab Kings have odds of 1.87 to beat Lucknow Super Giants.
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Lucknow, meanwhile, have had a frustrating season so far with losses with winning positions. Their morale would have been hit after the loss to Gujarat last match. Lucknow Super Giants to have odds of 1.90 to Punjab Kings.
Head-to-head record, PBKS v LSG
The head-to-head record is 1-1 with both teams winning one match apiece in 2022 when Lucknow played their inaugural season.
Toss prediction
As Mohali is known to be a batting-friendly pitch, the team winning the toss is likely to choose to bat first and set a challenging target.
Win probability
Based on the current form and past performances, both teams seem to be evenly matched. However, Punjab Kings have a slight edge as they have a better record at home. Therefore, their win probability is around 55%, while Lucknow Super Giants have a 45% chance of winning.
Average score
The average score at the PCA stadium in Mohali is around 170-180 runs. However, with the presence of big hitters in both teams, we can expect a higher score of around 190-200 runs in this match.
Pitch and conditions
The pitch at the PCA stadium is known to be batting-friendly and is expected to remain so throughout the match. The ball is likely to come onto the bat nicely, making it easier for the batsmen to hit boundaries. The spinners may also get some assistance later in the match as the pitch starts to wear off. Overall, it should be an exciting match for the batsmen.
Players to keep an eye on…
PBKS Predicted playing XI:
Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Atharva Taide/Shikhar Dhawan, Matthew Short, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Harpreet Singh, Shahrukh Khan, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh
LSG Predicted playing XI:
KL Rahul (c), Kyle Mayers, Deepak Hooda, Marcus Stoinis, Krunal Pandya, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Ayush Badoni, Avesh Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq, Amit Mishra, Ravi Bishnoi
KL Rahul: The pressure is on KL Rahul after a questionable knock last match where he spent too much time at the crease only for Lucknow to fall behind in the run-chase. Back to his former home venue, expect Rahul to shine.
Arshdeep Singh: This is a batting paradise, but Arshdeep has been impressive with the ball and could have a good game with the new ball against this Lucknow side.
IPL 2023, Match 38 predictions
Based on all of the above factors, we predict that Punjab Kings will win the match.
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PBKS v LSG Betting tips
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Liam Livingstone is back and has settled in now. The England batter would enjoy the conditions in Mohali and can be backed to go big. Back Livingstone at 4.68 to be PBKS’ top batter!
