Punjab skipper Shikhar Dhawan tipped his hat to the 21-year-old Mayank Yadav, hailing the Delhi pacer’s remarkable consistency with raw pace during his IPL debut for Lucknow at the Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Stadium on Saturday.

On the other hand, Lucknow’s bowling mentor and cricketing legend Morne Morkel expressed elation witnessing his protege shine brightly in his maiden appearance in the lucrative league. Mayank’s impactful bowling performance played a pivotal role in steering Lucknow to a triumphant defense of their total of 199 runs, marking a successful start to their campaign in the IPL 2024 season.

Mayank Yadav pushes the game to next level

Mayank Yadav, who remained with Lucknow despite missing the entirety of the previous season due to injury, vindicated the team’s decision with a debut performance that will be etched in IPL history. The young fast bowler disrupted Punjab’s chase following a solid start provided by Shikhar Dhawan and Jonny Bairstow, who forged a 102-run partnership.

Mayank’s sheer pace troubled Bairstow in the 12th over, leading to the breakthrough that dismantled the opening stand, and he followed it up by dismissing Prabhsimran Singh and Jitesh Sharma.

During his spell, Mayank recorded the fastest delivery of IPL 2024 at 155.8 kph in his second over, setting social media abuzz. Remarkably, his slowest delivery of the match clocked at 139 kph. While he conceded 10 runs in his initial over, where Dhawan and Bairstow struck a boundary each, Mayank quickly adjusted his lengths and line. He concluded with impressive figures of 3 wickets for 28 runs in his allotted four overs.

Pooran expresses his excitement for the bowling duo

Nicholas Pooran, when asked about the potential partnership between Shamar Joseph and Mayank, expressed enthusiasm and left the door open for the possibility during the tournament. Mayank’s lightning-fast delivery, clocked at 155.8 kmph during the match at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, garnered praise from cricketing legend Brett Lee on Twitter. Lee hailed Mayank as India’s fastest bowler at present, even ahead of Hyderabad’s Umran Malik.

Pooran said, “Mayank Yadav does not know how to bowl slowly in the nets. I have faced him once in the nets. Kyle Mayers was telling me in training ‘he’s quick, he’s quick’. I am just happy that the management was able to give him an opportunity today. And I mean, he is going to be the talk of the town for the next couple of weeks.”

Shamar Joseph had previously made a significant impact during West Indies’ Test tour of Australia, notably in both matches where his remarkable performance led to a memorable victory for the West Indies on Australian soil.

“Everything is possible (Shamar Joseph and Mayank Yadav playing together). It depends on KL and the bosses. It will be wonderful. We have a really young bowling group, tonight was successful and there are a lot of learnings that we will take away from this game and there will be games where we will be put under pressure.

“In smaller venues, a lot of top edges will happen and there are the best batters in the world who will hit you for runs. As a group, we need to stay together and encourage the young fast bowlers. We need to comfort them, show them love and not criticise them when things go wrong for them,” he added.

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In light of LSG’s youthful bowling contingent, Pooran cautioned fans and pundits to handle praise and criticism with care. He emphasized that Mayank’s performance, likely to be a topic of discussion in the coming weeks, should not be criticized on unfortunate or off days. With this victory, LSG now sit in 5th place on the league table, having accumulated 2 points.

The clash between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) in IPL 2024 Match 11 has set the stage for a thrilling encounter, with both teams showcasing their prowess on the field. But Lucknow Super Giants make a stunning comeback win to defeat Punjab Kings by 21 runs at Ekana Cricket Stadium on Saturday.

The dominance of Shikhar Dhawan and Jonny Bairstow

Shikhar Dhawan and Jonny Bairstow were the architects of the Punjab Kings’ innings, unleashing an array of boundaries and sixes to bolster their team’s total. However, their partnership faced a setback when IPL debutant Mayank Yadav intervened, inducing a crucial wicket.

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Shikhar Dhawan (70 off 49) and Jonny Bairstow crafted a brisk 42 off just 29 deliveries. But debutant Mayank Yadav broke the parternship of 102 runs for the first wicket and clinched three crucial wickets to break the backbone of Punjab’s strong start. Prabhsimran Singh as an impact substitute scored 19 runs off a mere 7 balls, embellished with two sixes and a boundary.

Mayank, making an impressive debut, bagged the wicket of wicketkeeper-batsman Jitesh Sharma (7 off 9) in a similar manner to Bairstow’s departure. Shashank Singh (8 off 6) and Livingstone’s spirited effort, accumulating 27 runs off just 16 deliveries laced with two sixes and an equal number of boundaries, PBKS ultimately fell short by 21 runs.

Most 50-plus scores in a losing cause in the IPL
28 – Virat Kohli
25 – David Warner
19 – Shikhar Dhawan
18 – KL Rahul

Mayank Yadav’s Impact on the Match

Mayank Yadav’s entry into the bowling attack proved pivotal for Lucknow Super Giants, as he orchestrated Bairstow’s dismissal, which provided a breakthrough for his team. This intervention altered the course of the match, injecting a sense of momentum into LSG’s campaign. He finished his spell of 4 overs with a figure of 3/27 with an impressive economy of 6.8.

Lucknow Super Giants Batting Performance

Lucknow Super Giants endured a tumultuous journey in their innings, witnessing a flurry of wickets at regular intervals. From the early departures of KL Rahul and Devdutt Padikkal to the dismissals of Marcus Stoinis, Quinton de Kock, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, and Ravi Bishnoi, LSG faced formidable challenges.

Impressive Innings by LSG Batsmen

Despite the setbacks, Lucknow Super Giants rallied, thanks to stellar performances by Quinton de Kock, Krunal Pandya, and Nicholas Pooran. Quinton de Kock (54), Krunal Pandya (43*) and Nicholas Pooran (42). Their combined efforts propelled LSG to a commanding total of 199/8 in 20 overs, showcasing resilience and determination in adverse conditions.

The first wicket to fall tonight was KL Rahul, who went for 15 off nine deliveries in the fourth over. Followed by Devdutt Padikkal (six-ball 9), Marcus Stoinis gone for 19; Quinton de Kock gone for 54; Nicholas Pooran gone for 42. Ayush Badoni gone for 8. Ravi Bishnoi gone for duck. Mohsin Khan run out for two runs – Harshal Patel is turning out to be quite the finisher.

Toss Decision and Captaincy Change

In a strategic move, Nicholas Pooran, the stand-in skipper for Lucknow Super Giants, won the toss and elected to bat first against Punjab Kings. This decision was accompanied by a significant change in leadership, with Pooran assuming captaincy duties in place of KL Rahul.

IPL Points Table 2024

Introducing Mayank Yadav, the emerging right-arm fast-medium bowler hailing from India in IPL 2024. At just 21 years old, Mayank is already making waves in the cricketing world with his raw talent and promising performances.

Impressive Performance on IPL Debut

Mayank Yadav’s eagerly awaited Indian Premier League debut finally came to fruition when he represented the Lucknow Super Giants against the Punjab Kings. The stage was set for the young bowler to showcase his skills and make a lasting impression.

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On his IPL debut, Mayank wasted no time in announcing his arrival with authority. Clocking speeds of up to 150kmph in his first over against seasoned campaigners like Shikhar Dhawan and Jonny Bairstow, he left spectators and pundits alike in awe of his talent.

Mayank Yadav has single-handedly turned this match on its head. He bagged the wicket of set batter Jonny Bairstow in his second over and break the partnership of 102 runs between Shikhar Dhawan & Jonny Bairstow for the first wicket. In his 4 overs of the spell, Mayank conceded 27 runs and picked up 3 important wickets.

Contract with Lucknow Franchise

The year 2023 heralded a new chapter in Mayank’s cricketing journey as he secured a coveted contract with the Lucknow franchise for the Indian T20 League. This opportunity served as a testament to his talent and potential to shine on the grand stage.

LSG acquired the promising pacer for a cheap sum of ₹20 lakhs during the 2022 mega auction. Being part of the uncapped player lot, the franchise did not have to rival any other bids from other franchises and bagged him for his base price.

LSG had to rope in a replacement to stack up their back-up options, and eventually settled on Arpit Guleria, a fellow domestic pacer, for his base price of ₹20 lakhs.

Debut in List A Cricket

In 2021, Mayank marked his List A debut for Delhi against Haryana, where he left an immediate impact by scalping three crucial wickets. This early success hinted at his potential to thrive in the professional cricketing arena.

First-Class Debut and Domestic Success

Mayank’s tryst with first-class cricket materialized in the Ranji Trophy, symbolizing a significant milestone in his burgeoning career. With consistent performances in the domestic circuit, he earned accolades and garnered attention from franchise scouts.

Mayank Yadav’s claim to fame so far remains his stellar display for the North Zone in the 2023 Deodhar Trophy. The pacer was the joint second-highest wicket-taker of the tournament with 12 wickets at an average of 17.57, which included a four-fer against East Zone.

LSG vs PBKS Match Preview

LSG will face PBKS in the 11th match of the IPL 2024. On March 30, the match will take place at Lucknow’s Ekana Stadium and will begin at 7:30 pm IST. Only Sanju Samson’s brilliance helped the team post such a high score. KL Rahul started his tournament well, scoring 58 runs. Nicholas Pooran also got in some good runs, scoring 64. PBKS, on the other hand, beat DC but lost to RCB. There are some concerns for the Punjab Kings. Dhawan has performed well, but Bairstow has not. Liam Livingstone has also performed below expectations thus far.

LSG vs PBKS Match Details

Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings – 11th Match

Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium – Lucknow

Date & Time: 30th March 2024 at 07:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Jio Cinema

LSG vs PBKS Venue Stats

LSG vs PBKS Pitch Report

The average score batting first on this pitch is 165, but given the batting talent on display. We expect this surface to produce totals of around 190 in this match.

LSG vs PBKS Weather Report

Clear skies are expected throughout the game, with temperatures dropping slightly from 32 degrees to 28 degrees by the end of the game. Throughout the contest, humidity levels will not exceed 35%.

LSG vs PBKS Last Five Matches

LSG vs PBKS Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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LSG vs PBKS Probable Playing XIs:

Punjab Kings Probable Playing XIs

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

Lucknow Super Giants Probable Playing XIs

KL Rahul (c & wk), Quinton de Kock, Devdutt Padikkal, Ayush Badoni, Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Krunal Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq, Yash Thakur/Amit Mishra

Topmost Picks for LSG vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Punjab Kings

• Shikhar Dhawan – Dhawan is the most important player in the PBKS lineup. If PBKS have to win the tournament,  Dhawan will have to be at the peak of his prowess.
• Kagiso Rabada – Rabada has been a consistent performer for PBKS. He has been mighty consistent but unfortunately, he has not got much support from the other end.

Top Picks – Lucknow Super Giants

• KL Rahul – KL Rahul has been one of the most consistent performers in IPL. Year after year, KL Rahul has piled on runs for his team. He got his IPL 2024 campaign off to a great start as he scored a brilliant 58 against RR.
• Ravi Bishnoi – Bishnoi was taken for plenty against RR, but the conditions in Lucknow will help him get into the groove.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for LSG vs PBKS Dream11 Team:

KL Rahul(C), Nicholas Pooran, Shikhar Dhawan(VC), Quinton de Kock, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Marcus Stoinis, Harshal Patel, Naveen-ul-Haq, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for LSG vs PBKS Dream11 Team:

KL Rahul, Nicholas Pooran(VC), Shikhar Dhawan, Jonny Bairstow, Sam Curran(C), Liam Livingstone, Marcus Stoinis, Krunal Pandya, Naveen-ul-Haq, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Sam Curran, KL Rahul

Vice-captain – Nicholas Pooran, Shikhar Dhawan

Wicketkeeper – KL Rahul

LSG vs PBKS Probable Winners:

LSG will begin the match as favorites. On paper, they appear to be the better side. They have more quality batting, and the presence of three quality spinners makes them appear better prepared for the sluggish conditions. They will have the advantage of being at home, as well as the support of the crowd. The team has played the majority of its cricket in Lucknow, so LSG are clear favourites to win. Considering the team combination, Lucknow Super Giants is expected to win this match.

LSG vs PBKS Match Preview

On Saturday evening, the Lucknow Super Giants will face the Punjab Kings in Match 21 of the 2023 Indian Premier League. So far in the tournament, the Super Giants have only lost one game and have six points. Punjab Kings have now lost their last two games. So far this season, Lucknow Super Giants have only lost to Chennai Super Kings, and they will be confident of winning again in this match. Punjab Kings have been defeated in their last two games, but they should not be underestimated. They have strong batters and bowlers, and we anticipate that they will be competitive in this match.

LSG vs PBKS Match Details

Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings – 21th Match

Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium – Lucknow

Date & Time: 15th April 2023 at 07:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Jio Cinema

LSG vs PBKS Venue Stats

LSG vs PBKS Pitch Report

Bowlers have had more fun on this pitch than on some of the other surfaces in this year’s competition. Any score above 175 will be difficult to overcome in the second inning.

LSG vs PBKS Weather Report

Humidity will not be an issue in this game, as the level will be no higher than 30% by the end of the game. Throughout the game, the temperature will be in the mid-30s.

LSG vs PBKS Last Five Matches

LSG vs PBKS Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

LSG vs PBKS Probable Playing XIs:

Lucknow Super Giants Probable Playing XIs

Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul (c), Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya, Kyle Mayers, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Ayush Badoni, Jaydev Unadkat, Mark Wood, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan

Punjab Kings Probable Playing XIs

Prabhsimran Singh, Shikhar Dhawan (c), Matthew Short, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Sam Curran, Shahrukh Khan, Harpreet Brar, Rishi Dhawan, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh

Topmost Picks for LSG vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Lucknow Super Giants

• KL Rahul – The skipper has not been at his best as yet in this tournament but we expect him to start producing some big scores for Lucknow Super Giants over the coming games.
• Mark Wood – The right-arm fast bowler is yet to go wicketless in the IPL 2023 and also produced a maiden in the 13th over of the last match to Glenn Maxwell and Faf du Plessis.

Top Picks – Punjab Kings

• Shikhar Dhawan – After successive scores of 86 not out and 99 not out, the captain made his first single-figure score of the competition on Thursday. He will be keen to bounce back with a big score in this match.
• Kagiso Rabada – The South African pace bowler became the quickest bowler to reach 100 IPL wickets when he dismissed Wriddhiman Saha against Gujarat Titans.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for LSG vs PBKS Dream11 Team:

Nicholas Pooran, Prabhsimran Singh, KL Rahul, Shikhar Dhawan, Matthew Short, Kyle Mayers(C), Sam Curran(VC), Kagiso Rabada, Mark Wood, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for LSG vs PBKS Dream11 Team:

Nicholas Pooran, Jitesh Sharma, KL Rahul(VC), Shikhar Dhawan(C), Matthew Short, Krunal Pandya, Kyle Mayers, Sam Curran, Kagiso Rabada, Mark Wood, Arshdeep Singh

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Kyle Mayers, Shikhar Dhawan

Vice-captain – Sam Curran, KL Rahul

Wicketkeeper – Nicholas Pooran

LSG vs PBKS Probable Winners:

With Punjab Kings losing all their matches and Lucknow Super Giants beaten in their last two games, this fixture is incredibly important for both teams. Punjab Kings came within one ball of beating Mumbai Indians but they have been unable to score runs at a quick enough rate throughout their team. We think that Lucknow Super Giants have the batting firepower to win and are backing them to get the victory in this game. Considering the team combination, Lucknow Super Giants is expected to win this match.

The Punjab Kings did enough to make a fight out of a low score, but could not cross the line as they now stand with two defeats. Lucknow though are coming in after a really tight win against the Royal Challengers and will be very confident with how their batting line-up has been turning out for them.

LSG vs PBKS Match Details

Date: April 15th, 2023

Time:  7:30 PM IST

Venue: Lucknow

LSG vs PBKS Weather Report

The temperatures are rising in Lucknow with a warm evening very likely.

LSG vs PBKS Pitch Report

Lucknow has used their home advantage well, playing around with the nature of their tracks. A two paced, slowish track though could be expected for the upcoming game with batting first being a better option.

LSG vs PBKS Head-to-Head

LSG vs PBKS Predicted Playing XII

PBKS Playing XI

Shikhar Dhawan, Prabhsimran Singh, Matthew Short, Jitesh Sharma, Sikandar Raza, Shah Rukh Khan, Sam Curran, Rishi Dhawan, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Sharma

LSG Playing XI

KL Rahul, Kyle Mayers, Quinton De Kock, Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya, Nicholas Pooran/ Marcus Stoinis, Ayush Badoni/Avesh Khan, Krishnappa Gowtham, Mark Wood, Yash Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi

LSG vs PBKS Key Players

Shikhar Dhawan

Despite questions over his strike rate, Shikhar Dhawan has shown the value of his role as an anchor as he single-handedly kept Punjab alive with one of the greatest knocks in the IPL. He remains very consistent, and that could help keep Punjab solid from one end.

Kyle Mayers

With his explosive hitting and medium pace up front, Kyle Mayers has made himself a tough candidate to leave out. He gives the Lucknow management a happy headache with Quinton De Kock coming back, leaving Lucknow wondering who to leave out.

LSG’s Top Five Batters This Season

PBKS’s Top Five Batters This Season

LSG’s Top Five Bowlers This Season

PBKS’s Top Five Bowlers This Season

Rivalries to Watch out For

Shikhar Dhawan vs Ravi Bishnoi- Dhawan has an exceptional record against Bishnoi with 36 runs off 19 runs, and is yet to be dismissed by him.

LSG vs PBKS Match Tips

Lucknow come in as favorites after their recent run of results.

Match Prediction: Lucknow Super Giants Win the Match