Punjab Kings will host Lucknow Super Giants in the reverse fixture to be played at PCA Stadium, Mohali on 28 April at 7.30 PM in the IPL 2023. It promises to be an exciting encounter as both teams would win the match and move up in the points table.
The last time these two teams met in the 2023 edition of IPL, Punjab Kings stunned Lucknow Super Giants by 2 wickets. The pitch at PCA Stadium, Mohali is likely full of runs and makes life tough for the bowling team.
The bowlers need to vary their pace and not allow batters to score runs freely. Both teams have good-quality bowlers that can change the course of the game.
Here we look at the 3 Players Who Can Pick the Most Wickets Between LSG and PBKS
- Arshdeep Singh
Arshdeep Singh produced a match-winning spell against Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai in the high-scoring affair.
It was a superb bowling effort by Arshdeep picking 4 wickets giving away just 28 runs in his 4 overs. He nailed the yorkers at the end getting wickets of Tilak Verma and Nehal Wadhera. Singh also dismissed the dangerous Suryakumar Yadav.
Arshdeep Singh made the difference at the end and helped Punjab Kings register 13 runs win. He will be key for Punjab Kings in today’s match against Lucknow Super Giants to provide early breakthroughs and then do the job at the death overs.
- Ravi Bishnoi
The right-arm leg spinner Ravi Bishnoi has been a consistent performer for Lucknow Super Giants in this year’s IPL so far. He was smashed by Hardik Pandya in the previous match against Gujarat Titans in his final over.
Bishnoi grabbed a total of 8 wickets from 7 matches and troubled the opponent batters with his variations. The leg spinner would play a key role to pick wickets and keep the momentum down of the Punjab Kings batters.
His ability different deliveries makes him a tough bowler to face. Lucknow Super Giants would be hoping that Ravi Bishnoi comes with a match-winning performance and gain momentum for KL.
- Kagiso Rabada
Kagiso Rabada might make a comeback into the playing XI missing due to an injury. He will play a key role to provide early wickets of explosive LSG openers and damage the control in the first six overs.
He has featured in 2 matches so far and grabbed 3 wickets at an economy of 8.75 runs per over. His inclusion for Punjab Kings in today’s match will augur well on his home ground and restrict the opponents to a chasable total.
The South African pacer will look to create an impact and help Punjab Kings win the match with his aggressive bowling.
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