Lucknow Super Giants will be all set to lock horns against Punjab Kings in this crucial TATA IPL encounter. Welcome to the LKN vs PBKS Dream11 team prediction today and match preview.
Lucknow Super Giants have seemed to regain their momentum with 2 wins in their last 3 games which can keep them motivated to find a consistent form necessary to stay in top contention.
Punjab Kings on the other hand have lost their last 2 games after starting off with 2 wins which should allow them to retain a stronger momentum at this early stage of the season.
Probable Winner, Match Tips, and Match Prediction
Lucknow Super Giants should win this match by a very close margin.
Match Odds
LKN- 1.86 PBKS- 2.14
Pitch Report and Toss
The pitch is beneficial for spin bowlers. The winners of the toss should bowl first.
Weather
The weather forecasts a warm humid day.
Probable Playing 11
Lucknow Super Giants
N.Pooran (wk), KL Rahul, D.Hooda, A.Badoni, M.Stoinis, K.Pandya, K.Mayers, A.Mishra, A.Khan, M.Wood, R.Bishnoi
Punjab Kings
P.Singh (wk), J.Sharma, S.Dhawan, S.Khan, S.Curran, M.Short, A.Singh, N.Ellis, R.Chahar, K.Rabada
Match Details
TATA IPL
Match: Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings
Date and Time: 15th April – 07:30 pm IST
Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, India
Telecast: Star Sports Network, Jio Cinema App and Website
LKN vs PBKS Dream11 Team Prediction Today, TATA IPL, Fantasy Cricket Picks, Match Preview
Wicket-Keeper
Nicholas Pooran (8.5 Cr) has been a crucial finisher with brilliant batting performances that earned him 62 runs at a strike rate of 326.32 to earn the fastest fifty.
Batsman
KL Rahul (9.0 Cr) is not having the best of seasons with a gradual drop in form which should allow him to focus on building slow momentum which can be regained in this match.
Ayush Badoni (7.0 Cr) was able to score 30 runs at a strike rate of 125 in the last match which could highlight his ability to maintain a consistent batting form with an increased game time.
Shikhar Dhawan (9.0 Cr) presented a teaser of the action in the opening stages that can be expected from him this season but was not at his best in the last match which can keep him focused on regaining his form.
All-rounders
Krunal Pandya (8.0 Cr) was brilliant against SRH after scoring 34 runs at a strike rate of 147.83 along with 3 wickets at an economy rate of 4.50 which highlights the potential he can bring to this match.
Sam Curran (8.5 Cr) added a decent 22 runs along with 1 wicket in the last match but holds immense potential that could help enhance his performance in this important fixture.
Matthew Short (6.5 Cr) played an important innings in the last match that earned him 36 runs at a strike rate of 150 along with 1 catch on the field that could keep him focused on showcasing his potential in this contest.
Bowlers
Mark Wood (8.5 Cr) was not at his best in the last match as he was able to find 1 wicket with brilliant overall potential that should keep him motivated to give his all in this match making him our prime choice for this encounter.
Ravi Bishnoi (8.0 Cr) did not find a wicket in the last match which could allow him to bring his best foot forward coming into this important fixture and can be regained during this contest.
Arshdeep Singh (8.5 Cr) was able to add 1 wicket to his already impressive potential taking his total to 7 wickets in the last 4 matches added with his decent batting abilities which can play an important role.
Nathan Ellis (7.0 Cr) has amazing potential but lacks consistency which earned him 4 wickets in his last 2 matches of the series and can improve with an increase in his game time.
Dream11 Team Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain
M.Wood will be our captain because of his potential to make the most of this surface with consistent wickets.
A.Singh will be our vice-captain because of his ability to break partnerships that could affect his performance.
DREAM 11 TEAM
Pooran, KL Rahul, Badoni, Dhawan, Pandya, Curran, Short, Wood (C), Bishnoi, Singh (VC), Ellis
Dream11 Team Disclaimer
The veracity of our selections and team is based on earnest analysis of the league, matches, and playing 11s. We implore you to forage your team by your own accord with these facets helping spur your decision making.