Punjab Kings look to cement top-four spot against inconsistent LSG

The serene Himachal town of Dharamsala, nestled in the lap of the mighty Dhauladhar ranges, will spring back to life once again when a high-flying Punjab Kings (PBKS) take on a rejuvenated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in a league match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Sunday evening.

- TRIDIB BAPARNASH

Fresh from a win against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Punjab Kings, fourth on the points table with six wins and one no result from 10 games, while LSG, back from a week-long break—their last match was on April 27 against Mumbai Indians—are at sixth place with five wins from 11 matches.

The match holds special significance to both sides, more especially for Lucknow Super Giants, as the outcome could potentially be decisive in shaping their fortunes as the IPL heads into the business end.

Shreyas Iyer has led the Punjab Kings from the front with his understanding of game situations and his evolution as a captain, without compromising on his batting. He has slammed four half-centuries for the franchise in the season and would be expected to continue his rich vein of form.