The upcoming IPL 2023 match 38 will see the Punjab Kings face off against LSG at the Bindra Stadium in Mohali, Chandigarh. Punjab Kings team are currently in the bottom half of the points table and are desperate for a win to climb up the standings where LSG are in 3rd position.

Here are all the important details for Punjab Kings Vs LSG clash on Thursday

What: IPL 2023 Match 38

Teams: Punjab Kings and LSG

When: April 28, Friday – 7:30 PM IST start. Toss at 7 PM IST

Where: Bindra Stadium, Mohali, Chandigarh

Head to head of these two teams from IPL 2022: The two teams did not face each other in IPL 2022

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Overall Head to Head

Played: 0

Won by Punjab Kings: 0

Won by LSG: 0

Head to Head in Mohali

Played: 0

Won by Punjab Kings: 0

Won by LSG: 0

Where the two teams finished last season: Punjab Kings finished 6th, while LSG finished 3rd

Win-Loss record of the two teams in IPL 2022 (league stage):

Punjab Kings – Played – 14, Won – 6, Lost – 8, Points – 12

LSG – Played – 14, Won – 4, Lost – 10, Points – 8

Captains

Punjab Kings – Shikhar Dhawan

LSG – KL Rahul 

Likely Playing XIs

Punjab Kings: Prabhsimran Singh, Shikhar Dhawan (c), Matthew Short, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Sam Curran, Shahrukh Khan, Harpreet Brar, Kagiso Rabada, Rishi Dhawan, Arshdeep Singh. PBKS Impact Player subs: Atharva Taide, Rahul Chahar, Sikandar Raza, Gurnoor Brar, Harpreet Bhatia.

LSG: Shikhar Dhawan (C), Shahrukh Khan, Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jitesh Sharma, Raj Bawa, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Atharva Taide, Arshdeep Singh, Baltej Singh, Nathan Ellis, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Brar.

Full squads

Punjab Kings: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Shahrukh Khan, Matthew Short, Prabhsimran Singh, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jitesh Sharma, Gurnoor Singh, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Atharva Taide, Arshdeep Singh, Nathan Ellis, Baltej Singh, Kagiso Rabada, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Sam Curran, Sikanadar Raza, Harpreet Bhatia, Vidwath Kaverappa, Mohit Rathe, Shivam Singh.

LSG: Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya, K Gowtham, Ayush Badoni, Kyle Mayers, Karan Sharma, Romario Shepherd, Daniel Sams, Prerak Mankad, Yudhvir Charak, KL Rahul, Manan Vohra, Quinton De Kock, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Mark Wood, Mohsin Khan, Mayank Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat, Yash Thakur, Amit Mishra, Swapnil Singh, Naveen ul Haq, Nicholas Pooran. 

Weather Forecast for Mohali, Chandigarh on April 28

Maximum Temperature: 36 degrees celsius

Minimum Temperature: 20 degrees celsius

Partly cloudy skies throughout the day

Wind: 11 kmph

Cloud Cover: 51%

Chances of rain: 10%

Stadium Capacity: 26000

Pitch: The pitch is expected to be slow and sluggish, which could make it difficult for the batsmen to score runs freely. Spinners are likely to be the key bowlers on this pitch.

Where to Watch

Digital: You can catch ball by ball commentary, match analysis, latest scores, records and more on – iplt20

TV: Star Sports Network

Live Streaming: Jio Cinema

New Rules

Impact Player: Both captains will have a list of up to 5 substitutes. 1 of them can be called in as the Impact Player to bat and bowl.

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Name Playing XI after the toss: Both captains will be allowed to pick a playing XI they have pre-decided depending on the outcome of the toss. Teams could be prepared with two slightly different XIs, if they choose to do so. The team sheets will be exchanged after the toss.

The Bindra Stadium, also known as the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, is located in Mohali, Chandigarh. It has a seating capacity of around 26,000 spectators and is home to the Punjab Kings team. The stadium has hosted numerous international and domestic cricket matches, including IPL matches.

The weather forecast for the day of the match is not yet available, as the match is scheduled for April 28th, a few days from now. However, Mohali generally experiences hot and dry weather in April, with temperatures ranging between 25 and 40 degrees Celsius. It is advisable for players and spectators to stay hydrated and take necessary precautions to avoid heatstroke.

In conclusion, the upcoming match between Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants on April 28th at the Bindra Stadium in Mohali, Chandigarh promises to be an exciting contest between two competitive teams. While the stadium has a relatively small seating capacity, it is expected to be filled to the brim with cricket enthusiast’s eager to catch the action live. With the added thrill of the new rules and impact players, this match is sure to keep fans on the edge of their seats.