Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) is all set to play against Punjab Kings (PBKS) on home ground at Ekana Stadium, Lucknow. Both the teams will be looking forward to a thrilling contest and aiming for a win. LSG suffered a shocking defeat against Delhi Capitals in their first match of the season but they bounced back in the 2nd match by defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad.
LSG Vs PBKS: Weather Report
The weather conditions in Lucknow are expected to be hot and dry, the temperature can be around 33 degrees Celsius with moderate humidity.
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LSG Vs PBKS: Pitch Report
Lucknow’s pitch is known for low-scoring encounters as seen in the past few seasons. It often supports fast bowlers but this year the condition can be a little different. The match will be played on red-soil which provides better bounce and carry for the pacers. The average score of the team batting first can be around 170-175 runs which suggests that it can be a moderate scoring contest. The green patches can provide immense assistance to the fast bowlers.
Batters will need to spend sometime on the crease before playing the big shots. While seamers can take advantage of the early moment provided by the pitch with spinners playing their role in middle order.
LSG Vs PBKS: Toss Strategy
With conditions favouring early swing for the pacers and potential dew in the second half, the team that wins the toss is likely have a tough decision to make. It is highly beneficial if the toss winning captain opts to bowl first.
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Bowling first will help the team establish their dominance and stopping the other team from scoring big. It also becomes easy to chase as it has a fair success rate in Ekana Stadium. If dew settles in later, batting becomes easier in the second innings, making it challenging for spinners to grip the ball.
