LSG, PBKS Search for Momentum in Critical Phase

Punjab Kings Struggle to Find Consistency

Punjab Kings (PBKS) have a patchy home record and a 2-2 split in Mullanpur, which hasn't changed the narrative. They now shift base to Dharamshala, where they have only five wins in 13 matches, including four defeats since 2023. With three games lined up at the HPCA Stadium, PBKS will be eager to set the record straight.

Lucknow Super Giants Struggle to Find Rhythm

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have hit a rough patch, slipping to three defeats in their last four matches. They need to string together as many wins as possible to stay in the hunt for a playoff berth.

Key Players to Watch

• PBKS Top Three: The top three have shown consistency through this phase, giving them a much-needed sense of stability.
• LSG Middle Order: The middle order hasn't quite measured up, and Rishabh Pant's struggles have only added to the problem.
• Arshdeep Singh: Has a favourable match-up against Aiden Markram and has also accounted for Mitchell Marsh twice in three IPL innings.
• Digvesh Rathi: Has shown versatility across phases and has an economy rate of 6.42 in the middle overs.

Probable XIs

PBKS: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Suryansh Shedge, Xavier Bartlett, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh

LSG: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), David Miller, Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav

Match Details

• When: Sunday, May 4 at 7:30 PM IST
• Where: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala
• What to Expect: Three of the four IPL matches played in Dharamshala since 2023 have been won by the team batting first.