Both Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings enter this contest at the Ekana Stadium after suffering setbacks in their previous matches, especially making this an important game for Punjab Kings, as their qualification hopes are hanging by a thread, while the Lucknow Super Giants are already eliminated from the play-offs race.
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LSG were outplayed by the Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur despite a promising effort with the bat. Their top order, led by Mitchell Marsh and Josh Inglis, laid a solid platform, but Lucknow could not accelerate enough towards the end. Vaibhav Suryavanshi produced a match-winning innings of 93 while chasing for RR. LSG’s bowlers failed to contain the scoring rate, especially during the middle overs, as RR completed the chase with seven wickets in hand.
Punjab Kings also head into the match on the back of a defeat after losing to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Dharamsala. PBKS bowlers had another tough outing as RCB piled up a huge total of 222. Chasing a challenging target, Punjab tried to stay in the contest through a useful knock from Shashank Singh, but the required rate kept climbing and wickets at crucial moments derailed the chase.
Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings Match Details
| Tournament | Indian Premier League 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings, Match 68 |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium |
| City | Lucknow |
| Match Start Time | 7:30 PM IST, 23rd May 2026 |
| Scorecard | LSG vs PBKS IPL Scorecard |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
LSG vs PBKS Dream11 Team Today Stats

| Player | Team | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Marsh | LSG | 96 runs |
| Mohsin Khan | LSG | 1 wicket |
| Shashank Singh | PBKS | 56 runs |
| Harpreet Brar | PBKS | 2 wickets |
LSG vs PBKS Toss Prediction
The Punjab Kings skipper, Shreyas Iyer, will most likely end up making the correct call at the toss and opt to bowl first, as per our LSG vs PBKS Dream11 team prediction.
LSG vs PBKS Playing 11 (Probable)

| Lucknow Super Giants Playing 11 | Punjab Kings Playing 11 |
|---|---|
| Mitchell Marsh | Prabhsimran Singh (wk) |
| Josh Inglis | Priyansh Arya |
| Nicholas Pooran | Cooper Connolly |
| Rishabh Pant (c/wk) | Shreyas Iyer (c) |
| Abdul Samad | Suryansh Shedge |
| Ayush Badoni | Azmatullah Omarzai |
| Shahbaz Ahmed | Shashank Singh |
| Mohsin Khan | Harpreet Brar |
| Mayank Yadav | Lockie Ferguson |
| Prince Yadav | Arshdeep Singh |
| Akash Singh | Yuzvendra Chahal |
| Impact Player: Digvesh Rathi | Impact Player: Marcus Stoinis |
Record of Chasing Teams at Ekana Cricket Stadium
Ekana Stadium is among the biggest cricket stadiums in India, and has produced closely fought matches in IPL 2026, showing a even contest between bat and ball. Teams batting second have enjoyed a slight advantage with three wins, while sides defending totals have won twice. One of the matches at the venue also went down to a super over.
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Average | 60% |
LSG vs PBKS Top Run Scorers & Leading Wicket Takers
- Mitch Marsh is coming off back-to-back impressive knocks and has smashed 563 runs in 13 matches, while Cooper Connolly is the standout batter for the Punjab Kings with 473 runs in 12 innings.
| Top Run Scorers | Mitchell Marsh and Cooper Connolly |
|---|---|
| Highest Wicket Takers | Prince Yadav and Arshdeep Singh |
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LSG vs PBKS Captain & Vice Captain Choices
| Captain | Mitchell Marsh and Cooper Connolly |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Josh Inglis and Shreyas Iyer |
Top Picks for LSG vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Priyansh Arya | PBKS | Batsman |
| Prabhsimran Singh | PBKS | Batsman |
Budget Picks for LSG vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Mohsin Khan | LSG | Bowler |
| Prince Yadav | LSG | Bowler |
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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
- Keepers: P Singh, R Pant, J Inglis
- Batter: M Marsh(c), S Iyer(vc), P Arya
- All-rounders: C Connolly
- Bowlers: A Singh, P Yadav, M Khan, Y Chahal
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Best Dream11 Team Today
- Keepers: P Singh, J Inglis(vc), N Pooran
- Batters: M Marsh, S Iyer
- All-rounder: C Connolly(c), A Omarzai, M Stoinis
- Bowlers: A Singh, M Khan, M Yadav
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Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for the LSG vs PBKS match based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
LSG vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 68) Indian Premier League 2026 Players to Avoid
According to our LSG vs PBKS Dream11 prediction today match, both Akshat Raghuvanshi and Himmat Singh might not feature for the Lucknow Super Giants, as the franchise can look to give a chance to other players from the bench.
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| Akshat Raghuwanshi | 6.0 |
| Himmat Singh | 7.0 |
LSG vs PBKS Weather & Pitch Report at Ekana Cricket Stadium
The pitch at Ekana Cricket Stadium has mostly been balanced but slightly helpful for bowlers in IPL 2026. Unlike many high-scoring venues this season, the Ekana surface has supported spinners and fast bowlers who use slower balls and variations effectively, with the average first innings score being somewhere around 150-155.
| Temperature | 38°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Clear |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Spinners |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 155 runs |
LSG vs PBKS H2H Records
In IPL meetings between Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings, the rivalry has been closely contested. The two teams have gone head-to-head seven times so far, with Punjab Kings holding a slight advantage in LSG vs PBKS H2H after winning four matches, while Lucknow Super Giants have come out on top three times.
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | 4 |
| Punjab Kings (PBKS) | 3 |
| No Result | 0 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.
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