LSG vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 68, IPL 2026

Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for match 68 of IPL 2026 between LSG vs PBKS to be played in Lucknow.

From dominating the points table to struggling to qualify for the playoffs, Punjab Kings (PBKS) have had two contrasting halves of the group stage in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. They were undefeated for the first seven matches and needed a couple of wins to qualify for the playoffs.

But since then, they have lost six matches in a row. Their qualification is not in their hands now. PBKS are scheduled to face Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Saturday at Ekana Stadium at 7:30 PM IST. They need this win to stay in the competition.

Apart from this win, PBKS should also pray that RR and KKR lose their last group games. Meanwhile, LSG have been knocked out for the third consecutive season. They will be keen to end this disappointing season with a good win and not finish at tenth place.

LSG vs PBKS: Match Details

• Match: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) vs Punjab Kings (PBKS), Match 68, IPL 2026
• Match Date: May 23, 2026 (Saturday)
• Time: 7:30 P.M. (Indian Standard Time) / 2:00 PM GMT / 7:30 PM LOCAL
• Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

LSG vs PBKS: Head-to-Head: LSG (3) – PBKS (4)

These two sides have played seven matches against each other in the IPL. Punjab Kings have managed four wins, and Lucknow Super Giants have won three games.

LSG vs PBKS: Weather Report

As predicted by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the forecast shows heatwaves in Lucknow. On Saturday evening, the temperature is likely to be around 38°C with an average humidity of 25 percent.

LSG vs PBKS: Pitch Report

Ekana Stadium has a balanced surface, and it offers assistance to both aspects of the game. Batters can use the pace on the ball to score in the power play. As the game goes on, the wicket is expected to get slower.

Spinners will have a big role in the lateral stages. It can be difficult to bat in the second innings because of the slowness of the wicket. Hence, batting first can be ideal here.

LSG vs PBKS: Predicted XIs:

Lucknow Super Giants Mitchell Marsh, Josh Inglis, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (c) (wk), Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Mohsin Khan, Mayank Yadav, Akash Maharaj Singh, Prince Yadav. (Impact Player: Digvesh Rathi)

Punjab Kings: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (c), Suryansh Shedge, Shashank Singh, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harpreet Brar, Lockie Ferguson, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal. (Impact Player: Marcus Stoinis)

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 LSG vs PBKS Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis, Nicholas Pooran

Batters: Mitchell Marsh, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer

All-rounder: Cooper Connolly

Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Mohsin Khan, Harpreet Brar

Captain First-Choice: Mitchell Marsh || Captain Second-Choice: Cooper Connolly

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Prabhsimran Singh || Vice-captain Second Choice: Nicholas Pooran

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 LSG vs PBKS Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis, Rishabh Pant

Batters: Mitchell Marsh, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer

All-rounder: Cooper Connolly

Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Mohsin Khan, Yuzvendra Chahal

Captain First-Choice: Josh Inglis || Captain Second-Choice: Prabhsimran Singh

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Shreyas Iyer || Vice-captain Second Choice: Priyansh Arya

LSG vs PBKS: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?

Lucknow Super Giants have not been consistent in any aspect. Punjab Kings have at least shown good form with the bat and are scoring 200 or more consistently. Hence, we back PBKS to win this game on Saturday.

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