LSG vs PBKS Live Score, IPL 2024: Lucknow Super Giants score season’s 1st win, beat Punjab Kings by 21 runs

Lucknow Super Giants secure their first victory of the season, defeating Punjab Kings by a margin of 21 runs.

Naveen ul-Haq is tasked with bowling the final over, and Livingstone is relentlessly attacking the PBK bowler.

At one point, Punjab was in complete control of the game. Then young Mayank Yadav, who is making his IPL debut today, removed Bairstow. From there on, Punjab has lost wickets at regular intervals. This has slowed down Punjab’s chase. While current run rate is 8.47. The asking race hovers somewhere around 19 runs per over!

Jonny Bairstow compiled a resilient innings, accumulating 42 runs from 29 deliveries. His performance included three boundaries and three maximums. Currently, Prabhsimran Singh has joined Shikhar Dhawan in the middle.

With a remarkable sixer, Shikhar Dhawan reached his half-century milestone after facing 30 deliveries. Thus far, the bowlers from Lucknow Super Giants have struggled to dismiss the Punjab Kings openers, failing to break their formidable first-wicket partnership.

Both Shikhar Dhawan and Jonny Bairstow are exhibiting exceptional timing in their batting display. Thus far, the PBKS openers have collectively struck seven boundaries and three maximums at the Ekana Cricket Stadium.

Punjab Kings have initiated their innings with a brisk start, maintaining a current run rate that surpasses the required run rate.

Shikhar Dhawan and Bairstow have opened for PBKS. Punjab Kings are tasked with reaching a target of 200 runs to secure victory in this match. The sluggish nature of the pitch is expected to pose a significant challenge for the visiting team during their chase.

Lucknow Super Giants put up an impressive total of 199 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their allocated 20 overs of batting.

Arshdeep Singh secures a crucial breakthrough by dismissing Quinton de Kock. This wicket proves to be exceptionally significant as it disrupts the partnership that was forming between Quinton de Kock and Marcus Stoinis.

Quinton de Kock reached his half-century milestone after facing 34 deliveries, showcasing a commendable display of batting prowess.

At a crucial juncture when Marcus Stoinis posed a threat, a superb delivery from Rahul Chahar dismissed the LSG batsman. With the hosts yet to reach a century, they find themselves three wickets down.

Sam Curran has got rid of Devdutt Padikkal, who made just 9 runs from five balls. Though he smashed two quick boundaries but his early departure means de Kock will have to stay in order to get some decent score on the board.

KL Rahul, who was playing as an impact sub today, played some nifty shots including a huge six. But in the end, Arshdeep Singh got him.

Nicholas Pooran, the stand-in captain for LSG, announces that KL Rahul will serve as the impact substitute today due to his recent return from injury.

Prabhsimran Singh, Rilee Roussouw, Tanay Thagarajan, Vidwath Kaverappa, Harpreet Bhatia

Ashton Turner, Naveen-ul-Haq, Amit Mishra, Deepak Hooda, K Gowtham

Lucknow’s opening pair comprises Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul, with Sam Curran entrusted with bowling the first over.

Quinton de Kock, Devdutt Padikkal, KL Rahul, Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan, Mayank Yadav, M Siddharth

Shikhar Dhawan (capt), Jonny Bairstow, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shashank Singh, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh

Pooran makes debut as LSG captain, Lucknow opts to bat first.

Lucknow Super Giants’ performance at their home ground, Ekana Stadium, since their induction into the league in 2022, has been inconsistent. Out of the seven games played at home thus far, they’ve secured victory in only three matches, with an equal number of losses, and one ending in no result. Notably, in their last four completed games at the venue, they suffered defeats in three encounters. Analyzing these statistics, Punjab Kings may harbor a sense of confidence heading into the highly anticipated showdown.

At the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, the sluggish pitch conditions dictate that chasing will present a formidable challenge. Therefore, opting to bat first and setting a competitive total is deemed advantageous, given the difficulty of chasing on such a surface. Should a team find itself batting second, it’s crucial to maintain a steady run rate, as opportunities to make up lost ground may be scarce. Key match-ups to watch in this fixture include Ravi Bishnoi versus Liam Livingstone and Arshdeep Singh against KL Rahul.

To date, the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium has witnessed a limited number of encounters, with only seven matches held on its grounds. Among these, one match concluded with no result, while an impressive four matches culminated in victories for the team batting first. Notably, the highest successful chase recorded stands at a modest 159 runs, indicative of the challenges faced by chasing teams. With an average total of a mere 152 runs, the stadium poses significant difficulties for both batting sides, underscoring the demanding nature of its playing conditions.

The Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow has a storied history of offering a challenging pitch, known for its dual-paced and sluggish nature. It’s not uncommon for matches here to yield modest totals. As the stadium gears up to host its inaugural IPL 2024 match this Saturday, players can anticipate a tough batting battle. Expectations are low for high scores or rapid run rates on this ground.