IPL 2023: LSG vs PBKS Today Match Prediction – KL Rahulvs Lucknow Supergiants Shikhar DhawanPunjab Kings in the 21st match of IPL 2023. After starting the campaign with two wins, Punjab have lost both of their next two matches. Meanwhile, Lucknow have three wins from four matches and have looked like a trendsetter in the tournament so far. Let us see how the two can fare against each other at the Ekana Cricket Stadium.
Livingstone unlikely to play for PBKS
PBKS fans will be waiting for Liam Livingstone to first come to India and then get a game for him. But he missed the first four matches as he awaits fitness clearance from the ECB and was rested in the last match.
PBKS captain Shikhar Dhawan on Thursday said that Livingstone pulled his muscle while practicing and would be good to go in 2-3 days. PBKS still have a lot of firepower but would like to bat better than they did in the last two games. In bowling, Arshdeep has been the torch-bearer and others should also contribute.
De Kock likely to come
quinton de kock Also missed all four games for LSG. He was on national duties but was with the team in the last two matches. LSG are likely to bring him in for Kyle Mayers, who hasn’t scored much in the last two games after that stellar start.
Lucknow have won both their games at home this season and would like to add one more match. They are making Ekana Stadium their fort.
pitch and weather report
The pitch at the Ekana Cricket Stadium is a bowling friendly surface as life will be difficult for the batsmen. The average first innings score at the venue is 118 and the previous game was a low-scoring affair.
Cloudy conditions and no rain are expected at the venue. The temperature is expected to be around 31 degrees and we will get to see the full match.
Best Batsman: Shikhar Dhawan – PBKS captain Dhawan is the leading run-scorer in the tournament and will look to continue his touch. He struggles against leg-spinners but would like to turn that around.
Best Bowler: Ravi Bishnoi – LSG bowler Bishnoi has had some good moments with the ball. He has taken 6 wickets in 4 matches and can trouble Dhawan.
Match Winner Prediction: Lucknow Super Giants