IPL 2023: Predicting 3 Most Run Scorers in Today's LSG vs PBKS Match

On 15 April 2023, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will host Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. It will be the 21st match of the ongoing IPL. PBKS are coming off after a defeat against Gujarat Titans (GT). While LSG are coming off after a thrilling win over RCB.

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Speaking about the form, LSG have won three out of their first four games. On the other hand, PBKS have won two out of their first four games. As of now, these teams have clashed against each other only once in IPL. In that meeting, LSG defeated PBKS by 20 runs. It will be the first time when these teams will lock horns at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow.

Also Read: LSG vs PBKS, IPL 2023: Head to Head Record, Stats, and Pitch History at BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow     

Here are the possible three most run scorers in the LSG vs PBKS clash in IPL 2023

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1. Nicholas Pooran

Nicholas Pooran's IPL Records and Stats

This Caribbean batter played a gem of a knock for LSG in their last game against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. He scored fifty off just 15 balls. While chasing 213 runs, Nicholas Pooran scored 62 runs off 19 balls, including four fours and seven sixes. 

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In the ongoing tournament so far, Nicholas Pooran has scored 141 runs in four matches, at an average of 47. But, his strike rate has been in the headlines as Pooran has batted at a strike rate of 220.31. So, based on his last performance, home fans will hope for another fire-cracking inning from him against PBKS.  

2. Shikhar Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan's IPL Records and Stats

This veteran batter has enjoyed a great tournament so far in IPL 2023. The PBKS skipper has been leading from the front this year. Currently, Shikhar Dhawan is leading the chart of highest run scorers in this edition of the tournament with 233 runs in four matches, at a staggering average of 116.50. 

In four matches, he has notched up two fifties. He experienced a rare failure in the last game against Gujarat Titans (GT). Shikhar Dhawan scored only eight runs. So, fans will hope that Dhawan can make a comeback against LSG as his form will be crucial. His innings can only help PBKS in posting big totals on board.   

3. Kyle Mayers

Kyle Mayers' IPL Records and Stats

This explosive Caribbean batter has played a great role so far for LSG. In absence of Quinton de Kock, Kyle Mayers came up with some top performances at the top. In IPL 2023 so far, he has scored 139 runs in four matches, at an average of 34.75 and a strike rate of 180.52. In those games, he notched up two fifties.

Against Delhi Capitals (DC) in their season opener, Kyle Mayers scored 73 runs off 38 balls, including two fours and seven sixes. Then, he scored 53 runs off 22 balls against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), including eight fours and two sixes. However, in the last two clashes, he has failed to give a blistering start. Hence, he can make a comeback against PBKS.