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The 11th match of IPL 2024 will feature Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) facing off against Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Saturday, March 30. This match marks LSG's inaugural home game at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Both teams are coming off losses in their previous away matches.
In their opening match against RR in Jaipur, LSG suffered a defeat despite being in a promising position to clinch victory. They ultimately lost to RR by a margin of 20 runs. Similarly, PBKS found themselves in a favorable position to secure a win against RCB at their home ground, especially during the crucial death overs. However, a brilliant display by Dinesh Karthik and Mahipal Lomror ensured RCB emerged victorious by four wickets.
The upcoming match will take place at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. This new stadium has proven to be advantageous for bowlers, although the evolving strategies of modern batters have resulted in balanced contests. During evening matches, the presence of dew could potentially influence the game, creating a level playing field. Spinners are expected to be crucial in determining the outcome and success of their respective teams.
On Saturday evening, the temperature in Lucknow is expected to decrease to 30°C. Humidity levels will rise, reaching up to 50%, while the average wind speed will be approximately 11 km/h.
KL Rahul (c & wk), Quinton de Kock, Devdutt Padikkal, Ayush Badoni, Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Krunal Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq, Yash Thakur
Shikhar Dhawan (c), Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, Sam Curran, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Liam Livingstone, Arshdeep Singh, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar
The match between Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings is scheduled for 7:30 PM IST on Friday, March 30.
Lucknow Super Giants entered the IPL scene in 2022 and have faced Punjab Kings thrice to date. Out of these encounters, LSG emerged victorious in the first two matches, while PBKS claimed victory in the third encounter.
The pitch conditions in Lucknow are expected to favour LSG due to their strong bowling lineup adept at exploiting such conditions. Additionally, considering the trend in IPL 2024 where home teams have been consistently victorious, we anticipate LSG to capitalize on this momentum and secure a win on Saturday.