IPL 2025: Predicting LSG’s playing XI for their clash against PBKS

The ‘number two’ Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will take on the ‘number four’ Punjab Kings in the 13th game of the ongoing Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025). The game will be played at the BRSABV Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Tuesday, April 1. It will be a crucial game for both teams to better their positions in the tournament standings. 

Rishabh Pant-led Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are coming off a 5-wicket win against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the last game following a narrow 1-wicket loss against Delhi Capitals in their campaign opener. A win in this game will help them move to the spot, with a better net run rate, surpassing the current table toppers Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). 

Having said that, here we’ll have a look at the predicted playing XI of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for their upcoming clash against Punjab Kings (PBKS). 

Openers 

The LSG management is expected to go with the unchanged opening pair of Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram. However, the duo failed to get a good start in the last game against the Sunrisers Hyderabad but they are capable of making a strong comeback in the next game against Punjab Kings. 

Mitchell Marsh played a crucial half-century knock in the last game, scoring 52 runs off just 31 balls, with seven fours and two sixes, with an amazing strike rate of 167.74. His knock played a vital role in helping LSG chase down the target in just 16.1 overs, scoring 193 runs for the loss of 5 wickets. 

Middle-Order 

The middle order of the Lucknow Super Giants will start with the star in-form number three batter Nicholas Pooran. He played a blistering and match-winning knock of 70 runs off just 26 balls, smashing six fours and six sixes, with a sensational strike rate of 269.23. His knock was a vital cog in the wheel in LSG’s successful run chase. 

Pooran will be followed by skipper and wicketkeeper-batter, Rishabh Pant at number four, who is still waiting for a ‘click into his form’ with one important knock. Later in the middle order, young batter Ayush Badoni and veteran batter David Miller will be there to bat at number five and number six. 

All-Rounder

Speaking of an all-round option for LSG in the game against PBKS, they might include batting all-rounder Abdul Samad in the playing XI. He could be a crucial asset with the bat for his side while batting in the lower middle order. 

Besides that, Abdul Samad might also contribute with a few important bowlers in the middle overs. He can play a vital role in restricting the opponent batters with his leg-spin at the spin-friendly track of Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. 

Bowlers

The bowling attack of the Lucknow Super Giants is expected to include the three out-and-out medium pacers, Shardul Thakur, Prince Yadav, and Avesh Khan. Shardul Thakur is currently the leading wicket-taker for his side in the tournament, with 6 wickets in just two innings. He claimed an amazing four-wicket haul in the last game against SRH and won the ‘Player of the Match award. 

Prince Yadav and Avesh Khan also claimed a wicket each in the previous game against SRH; this pace trio will be accompanied by the specialist spinner Ravi Bishnoi, who also scalped a wicket in the last game. So, the LSG bowling attack looks quite intact for their clash against Punjab Kings. 

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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