{"id":49315,"date":"2026-04-19T10:33:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T05:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/?p=49315"},"modified":"2026-04-19T10:33:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T05:03:00","slug":"ipl-2026-pbks-vs-lsg-playing-xi-pitch-report-toss-time-and-head-to-head-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/cricket\/ipl\/ipl-2026-pbks-vs-lsg-playing-xi-pitch-report-toss-time-and-head-to-head-today\/","title":{"rendered":"IPL 2026 PBKS vs LSG: Playing XI, Pitch Report, Toss Time and Head to Head Today"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s the second game of the double-header, with\u00a0Punjab Kings<\/span><\/span>\u00a0taking on\u00a0Lucknow Super Giants<\/span><\/span> in Mullanpur.<\/p>\n

Arshdeep Singh<\/span><\/span> has strong numbers against Aiden Markram<\/span><\/span> and Mitchell Marsh<\/span><\/span>, making early wickets likely. With Lucknow Super Giants<\/span><\/span> struggling against spin, Punjab Kings<\/span><\/span> may turn to Harpreet Brar<\/span><\/span> or Cooper Connolly<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n

PBKS Probable XI: <\/b>Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Priyansh Arya, Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (c), Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal<\/p>\n

Impact subs: <\/b>Nehal Wadhera, Vishnu Vinod, Suryansh Shedge, Yash Thakur, Harpreet Brar<\/p>\n

Injuries\/Unavailabilities: <\/b>All players are fit and available for selection<\/p>\n

<\/b>Watch Live Streaming:<\/b> Fans can watch the PBKS vs LSG match live on the app and website of JioHotstar.<\/p>\n

Toss Time:<\/b> 7:00 PM<\/p>\n

Pitch report: <\/b>A cloudy day is expected, with temperatures easing in the evening. Totals of 162 and 219 have been chased here, but early control in the Powerplay remains crucial.<\/p>\n

Head to head: <\/b>Punjab Kings<\/span><\/span> and Lucknow Super Giants<\/span><\/span> are level at 3-3. PBKS won both meetings last season. This will be their first clash in New Chandigarh.<\/p>\n

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Lucknow Super Giants<\/span><\/span> could push Rishabh Pant<\/span><\/span> to open to avoid early exposure for Mitchell Marsh<\/span><\/span> and Aiden Markram<\/span><\/span>. Tom Moody<\/span><\/span> said Abdul Samad<\/span><\/span> is no longer a youngster and should deliver more after six IPL seasons. Himmat Singh<\/span><\/span> may replace Abdul Samad<\/span><\/span> after a poor run.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

LSG Probable XI: <\/strong>Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Himmat Singh, Mukul Choudhary, Mohammed Shami, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Rathi<\/p>\n

Impact subs: <\/b>Mayank Yadav, George Linde<\/p>\n

Injuries\/Unavailabilities:<\/b>Rishabh Pant<\/span><\/span> retired hurt with an elbow blow but trained with a brace, suggesting no major concern. Tom Moody<\/span><\/span> confirmed Mohsin Khan<\/span><\/span> and Mayank Yadav<\/span><\/span> are fit; no update on Josh Inglis<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n

PBKS in control, LSG search for answers<\/strong><\/p>\n

Punjab Kings have carried their strong run into this season. They have chased down 210, 220 and 196 without much trouble, showing clarity and depth. Shreyas Iyer has led well and anchored chases, while Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh have set the tone early. Arshdeep Singh has also found form with the ball.<\/p>\n

Lucknow Super Giants remain inconsistent. Their batting has underperformed, with Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram and Nicholas Pooran yet to deliver big scores. Mukul Choudhary and Ayush Badoni have been steady, while Prince Yadav has stood out with the ball.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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