IPL 2022, PBKS vs LSG: Mayank Agarwal elects to field
Punjab Kings (PBKS) would lock horns with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the 42nd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Friday. PBKS have pocketed four wins and as many losses so far. Meanwhile, LSG have claimed five wins this season. The news from MCA Stadium in Pune is that PBKS skipper Mayank Agarwal has won the toss and will field first.
Pitch report, timing, and TV listing
The MCA Stadium in Pune will host this match-up. Three of the last seven matches have been won by the chasing side. The wicket has averaged a first innings total of close to 165 (last five matches). Both pacers and spinners have fared well. The match can be watched live on Star Sports Network (7:30 PM IST) or live-streamed on the Hotstar app.
Who are the key performers?
As per Cricketpedia, KL Rahul (LSG) has slammed 260 runs in the last five outings in IPL. All-rounder Krunal Pandya (LSG) has scored 112 runs and affected seven dismissals this season at 22.28. Shikhar Dhawan (PBKS) has amassed 210 runs in his last five matches at 52.50. Right-arm quick Kagiso Rabada (PBKS) has claimed nine wickets in seven matches this season. He averages 22.44.
No changes for Punjab
PBKS Playing XI: Mayank Agarwal (c), Shikhar Dhawan, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Rishi Dhawan, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Sandeep Sharma, Arshdeep Singh
Avesh Khan comes in for LSG
LSG Playing XI: Quinton de Kock (wk), KL Rahul (c), Deepak Hooda, Marcus Stoinis, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Jason Holder, Dushmantha Chameera, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Mohsin Khan
