Lucknow Super Giants will be all set to lock horns against Punjab Kings in this crucial TATA IPL encounter. Welcome to the PBKS vs LKN Dream11 team prediction today and match preview.
Punjab Kings come here after winning their last match against CSK with a brilliant show of fighting spirit that would be on display for this match as building momentum with a winning rate could be their aim.
Lucknow Super Giants on the other hand have won 5 of their last 8 matches in their debut season with a solid batting performance which is decently backed up with their bowling efforts.
Probable Winner, Betting Tips, and Match Prediction
Lucknow Super Giants should win this match by a very close margin.
Betting Odds
PBKS- 1.94 LKN- 1.84
Pitch Report and Toss
The pitch has a strong batting surface. The winners of the toss should bat first.
Weather
The weather forecasts a warm humid day.
Probable Playing 11
Punjab Kings
J.Sharma (wk), J.Bairstow, B.Rajapaksa, S.Dhawan, M.Agarwal, R.Dhawan, L.Livingstone, S.Sharma, R.Chahar, A.Singh, K.Rabada
Lucknow Super Giants
KL Rahul (wk), Q.de Kock, M.Pandey, M.Stoinis, D.Hooda, A.Badoni, J.Holder, K.Pandya, A.Khan, R.Bishnoi, D.Chameera
Match Details
TATA IPL
Match: Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants
Date and Time: 29th April – 7:30 pm IST
Venue: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune, India
Telecast: Star Sports Network, Disney+Hotstar
PBKS vs LKN Dream11 Team Prediction Today, TATA IPL, Fantasy Cricket Picks, Match Preview
Wicket-Keeper
KL Rahul (10.5 Cr) was able to add another 103 runs at a strike rate of 166.13 to look comfortable with his current form to take his total to 368 runs in the last 8 matches which makes him our prime choice.
Quinton de Kock (9.5 Cr) has the potential but lacks the consistency which is absent in the last 2 matches but can be regained considering his previous seasons which should allow him to get on track during this match.
Batsman
Shikhar Dhawan (9.5 Cr) was amazing in the last match after adding 88 runs at a strike rate of 149.15 which helped him maintain his side in strong contention.
Bhanuka Rajapaksa (8.5 Cr) was right alongside Dhawan to create an impressive partnership with 42 runs at a strike rate of 131.25 that came after a 4-match gap that was impressive.
Marcus Stoinis (8.5 Cr) can work as the finisher in such important games with amazing composure and determination added with his bowling efforts which makes him a vital player for this match.
All-rounders
Liam Livingstone (9.5 Cr) made a quick 19 runs at a strike rate of 271.43 which helped the team gain a necessary edge that was well backed with a decent over which should improve his contributions.
Jason Holder (9.0 Cr) leans more towards his bowling capabilities that have earned him 9 wickets in the last 6 matches with brilliant improvements in the recent games that makes him a player to keep an eye on.
Krunal Pandya (8.5 Cr) has been consistent throughout the series with an amazing show of all-round talent in the last match that earned him 3 wickets against his former team which can keep him confident making him our prime choice for this encounter.
Bowlers
Kagiso Rabada (9.0 Cr) bowled some sizzling depth overs in the last match that also earned him 2 wickets at an economy rate of 5.75 which should bring out a similar performance in this contest.
Avesh Khan (9.0 Cr) was rested in the last match after failing to make any significant contributions in his last match which should allow him to bounce back with a similar momentum coming back into the lineup.
Ravi Bishnoi (8.5 Cr) was quick to bounce back with 1 wicket and an economy rate of 9.33 that should be taken up a notch as he was in their last match against his former side PBKS.
Dream11 Team Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain
KL Rahul will be our captain because of his current batting form which can break out a stronger performance.
K.Pandya will be our vice-captain because of his ability to create batting and bowling opportunities.
DREAM 11 TEAM
De Kock, KL Rahul (C), Dhawan, Rajapaksa, Stoinis, Livingstone, Holder, Pandya (VC), Khan, Rabada, Bishnoi
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.
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