LSG vs PBKS Match 68 Preview: Pant's LSG Host Shreyas Iyer's PBKS

Lucknow Super Giants host Punjab Kings in IPL 2026 Match 68 at BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow — a fixture with direct playoff stakes. Rishabh Pant vs Shreyas Iyer: here's the complete preview.

Match overview

• Match: Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings — Match 68
• Venue: BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
• Start: 19:30 IST — confirm on IPL 2026 schedule
• Broadcast: Star Sports, JioHotstar

Points-table context (23 April 2026)

PBKS unbeaten at the top, RCB/RR/SRH close behind. For live standings: IPL 2026 points table and mid-season analysis.

Lucknow Super Giants form

Under Rishabh Pant with Rishabh Pant, Nicholas Pooran, Mayank Yadav, Mitchell Marsh. Full Lucknow Super Giants squad.

Punjab Kings form

Under Shreyas Iyer with Shreyas Iyer, Glenn Maxwell, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh. Full Punjab Kings squad.

Pitch — BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

Balanced, middle-overs spin grip. 165-175 par. Ekana pitch report.

Key battles

1. Rishabh Pant vs Shashank Singh — powerplay shape-setter.
2. Shreyas Iyer vs Ravi Bishnoi — top-order anchor vs new-ball.
3. Overs 8-14 spin duel — IPL 2026 spin vs pace data.

Predicted XIs

Lucknow Super Giants

1. Rishabh Pant (c)
2. Nicholas Pooran
3. Mayank Yadav
4. Mitchell Marsh
5. Ravi Bishnoi

Punjab Kings

1. Shreyas Iyer (c)
2. Glenn Maxwell
3. Yuzvendra Chahal
4. Arshdeep Singh
5. Prabhsimran Singh
6. Shashank Singh

Head-to-head

Full history: Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings comparison.

Dream11 captain picks

1. Rishabh Pant
2. Shreyas Iyer
3. Nicholas Pooran

See Dream11 captain-picks strategy and Dream11 captain vs VC multiplier.

Prediction

Slight edge to Lucknow Super Giants at home. Toss + dew decide it. For dew captaincy: Dream11 dew factor strategy.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings Match 68?

See live IPL 2026 schedule.

Where is Match 68?

BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow.

Who are the captains?

Rishabh Pant for Lucknow Super Giants; Shreyas Iyer for Punjab Kings.

Will dew be a factor?

Not heavily — these grounds are relatively dry.

Best Dream11 captain pick?

Rishabh Pant or Shreyas Iyer.

The takeaway

Bookmark the IPL 2026 points table, schedule, and Dream11 tools.