Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) square off against each other in Match 38 of the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Friday, April 28 at Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali. The Kings beat the Super Giants by a margin of two wickets when both sides met earlier in the competition in the reverse fixture in Lucknow.
PBKS have made a decent start to their current season as they have played seven matches so far with four victories and three defeats. With eight points and a net run rate of -0.162, they are placed in the sixth position in the table. Notably, the Kings have played their last few games without their captain, Shikhar Dhawan, who is injured. All-rounder and big-money signing Sam Curran has donned the captaincy hat in the absence of their regular leader.
On the other hand, LSG has also made a similar start to their campaign with four wins and three losses in seven outings. They are placed in the fourth spot with eight points and an NRR of +0.547. (All standings till Match No. 36). Both teams will look to claim their fifth victory and move up in the table as they begin their second half of the season.
Meanwhile, here are some of the important stats and numbers ahead of Match No. 38 between Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League 2023:
Head-to-Head: The Kings and the Super Giants have met each other twice in the IPL with both teams winning a game each.
23 – Shikhar Dhawan (6477) needs 23 runs to complete 6500 runs in the IPL.
6 – Liam Livingstone (344) needs six fours to reach 350 fours in T20s.
3 – KL Rahul (597) requires three fours to get to 600 fours in T20 matches.
31 – Sam Curran (1969) requires 31 runs to reach the landmark of 2000 runs in T20s.
5 – Ravi Bishnoi (45) is five scalps away from reaching 50 wickets in the IPL.
1 – Amit Mishra (170) needs one scalp to surpass Lasith Malinga (170) and become the third-highest wicket-taker in the league.
4 – Curran (96) is four big hits away from completing 100 maximums in T20 cricket.
5 – Harpreet Brar (45) is five wickets away from reaching 50 wickets in all T20s.
68 – Jitesh Sharma (1932) needs 68 runs to reach 2000 runs in T20 cricket.
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