Eyes will as soon as once more be on KL Rahul, who hasn’t been in a position to rating on the tempo he’s identified for, which has once more put his batting kind underneath the scanner, particularly after LSG failed on Saturday to chase down 136 towards Gujarat Titans.
Rahul has a strike charge of 113.91 to date within the competitors and may certainly do higher on that entrance.
Though 200 has not but been scored on the PCA Stadium within the season to date, the pitch right here must be friendlier for the batter in comparison with the 22 yards in Lucknow.
The absence of pacer Mark Wood, who has not performed since April 15 resulting from sickness, has weakened the LSG assault significantly and the crew can be wishing for his early return. Wood nonetheless stays the main wicket taker for them regardless of lacking three video games.
Punjab Kings, then again, would look to return to profitable methods at dwelling after a few losses. Full time captain Shikhar Dhawan has missed the final three video games resulting from a shoulder damage however might return for the LSG fixture.
“He is recovering well and could be in action tomorrow,” mentioned a crew supply.
Punjab Kings, who’ve been responsible of throwing it away prior to now, are making a acutely aware effort to boost their sport because the match progresses.
The top-order comprising Prabhsimran Singh and Matthew Short want to remain longer within the center whereas the harmful Liam Livingstone is but to return into his personal after two video games.
Stand in captain Sam Curran confirmed towards Mumbai Indians why Punjab paid Rs 18.5 crore for his providers and his contribution with each bat and ball holds key for the crew.
Arshdeep Singh has been sensible each with new and outdated ball whereas the crew might want to take a troublesome name in selecting between Nathan Ellis and Kagiso Rabada, who has performed solely a few video games to date.
Much more is anticipated from leggie Rahul Chahar within the center overs as he has managed to take solely two wickets in seven video games.
(With company inputs)
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com