The Punjab Kings will take on the Lucknow Super Giants in match no. 42 of the Indian Premier League 2022. The PBKS vs LKN match will be played at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune on Friday, April 29, 2022.
Punjab Kings have had a very average start to the tournament. The Mayank Agarwal led team has won 4 games out of 8 games and are currently sitting in the sixth position on the league table. The Lucknow Super Giants have had a similar start as well. They have 5 wins and 3 losses so far and are two points ahead of Punjab.
Match Details
| Match | PBKS vs LKN, Match 42, Indian Premier League |
| Date | Friday, April 29, 2022 |
| Time | 7:30 PM |
| Venue | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune |
| Where To Watch | Star sports and Disney+ Hotstar |
PBKS vs LKN: MCA Stadium, Pune Pitch Report
The surface at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune tends to be a good wicket for batting. However, the spinners are known to play their part as the game progresses and can get it to grip off the surface.
Weather Forecast
The weather forecast is perfect for the PBKS vs LKN match. There is little to no probability of rain, with the temperature expected to be around 41 – 25 degrees celsius.
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PBKS vs LKN: Head to Head
This is the first encounter between the Punjab Kings and the Lucknow Super Giants.
PBKS vs LKNÂ Dream 11 Top Pick
Shikhar Dhawan
Opener Shikhar Dhawan has scored a total of 302 runs in his 8 innings in the tournament so far at a healthy average of 43.14. Lucknow will hope to get his wicket early before he turns explosive for Punjab.
Rahul Chahar
Rahul Chahar is another Punjab player who has contributed well to the team’s success in the eight matches he has played. The Legbreak Googly bowler has already picked up 10 wickets in the tournament. He should be a good pick for the Dream11 squads.
KL Rahul
The right-handed batsman, KL Rahul from the Lucknow Super Giants has been in some seriously good form lately. The Lucknow skipper has scored 368 runs in this tournament so far and is turning out to be among the top points contributors once again.
Avesh Khan
Avesh Khan is another Lucknow Super Giants player who has contributed well to the team’s success. The Right arm Fast medium bowler has picked up 11 wickets in 7 innings and should be a favourite for Dream11 teams.
Dream 11 Fantasy Team 1 For PBKS vs LKN
- Wicketkeepers:Â L Rahul, Quinton de Kock
- Batters:Â Shikhar Dhawan, Deepak Hooda, Mayank Agarwal, Ayush Badoni
- All-rounders:Â Liam Livingstone, Krunal Pandya
- Bowlers:Â Rahul Chahar, Avesh Khan, Kagiso Rabada
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain:Â Shikhar Dhawan
- Vice-Captain:Â Krunal Pandya
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Dream 11 Fantasy Team 2 For PBKS vs LKN
Wicketkeepers:Â L Rahul, Quinton de Kock
Batters:Â Shikhar Dhawan, Deepak Hooda, Mayank Agarwal
All-rounders:Â Liam Livingstone, Krunal Pandya, Odean Smith
Bowlers:Â Rahul Chahar, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain:Â L Rahul
- Vice-Captain:Â Liam Livingstone
PBKS vs LKN Probable XI
Punjab Kings:Â Mayank Agarwal (c), Shikhar Dhawan, Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Rishi Dhawan, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Sandeep Sharma, Arshdeep Singh
Lucknow Super Giants:Â Quinton de Kock (wk), KL Rahul (c), Manish Pandey, Krunal Pandya, Deepak Hooda, Ayush Badoni, Marcus Stoinis, Jason Holder, Dushmantha Chameera, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan
Match Prediction: Who Will Win?
Looking at the current form and team combination, the Lucknow Super Giants should be expected to win the match as they look to move towards the top half of the table. However, it will be no surprise if the Punjab Kings can record the win in the PBKS vs LKN match.
Disclaimer: The team is built upon the author’s understanding, analysis, and instincts. You can choose your team by considering the points above and making your own decision accordingly.
