The 11th match of IPL 2024 is set to take place between Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings (LSG vs PBKS) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Saturday, March 30th. Let’s take a look at what the pitch report suggests before the match.
Both teams have yet to secure a win in this season of IPL. Therefore, both teams will be eager to make a comeback in this match.
While Punjab has managed to win one out of two matches so far, Lucknow is yet to secure a victory. Playing at Lucknow’s home ground won’t make it easy for Punjab to defeat them.
Pitch Conditions
The Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow is considered favorable for bowlers, especially spinners. As the match progresses, spinners tend to become more effective on this pitch. However, batsmen can capitalize on the conditions initially, but as the match progresses, the dominance of spinners is expected to increase.
Looking back at previous IPL matches played at this venue, bowlers have often had the upper hand. The average score on this ground has been around 146 runs.
Weather Report
There is no threat of rain forecasted for today’s match between LSG and PBKS. Reports suggest that there is no possibility of rain in Lucknow during the match. However, the maximum temperature during the match could reach around 37 degrees Celsius, while the minimum could be around 22 degrees Celsius.