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LSG vs PBKS: Top 5 players to watch out for
These 5 players have the ability to take the game by the scruff of the neck.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the most exciting cricket tournaments in the world. It brings together the best players from across the globe to compete against each other in a high-intensity T20 format. The LSG vs PBKS match is one of the most anticipated fixtures of IPL 2023.
As the two teams gear up to face each other, the focus will be on the players who could have a major impact on the outcome of the match. Here are the top five players to watch out for in the upcoming match.
Mark Wood, LSG
Mark Wood (Image source: Twitter)
Mark Wood is an English cricketer who plays for the LSG team in IPL 2023. He is a right-arm fast bowler known for his pace and accuracy. Wood announced himself in IPL 2023 with a fifer in the first match itself. He took 5 wickets against Delhi Capitals, giving away just 14 runs at the Ekana Stadium.
His ability to pick wickets at crucial junctures of the game makes him a vital cog in the LSG bowling line-up. If Wood can repeat his performance against PBKS, they could be in great trouble.
Nicholas Pooran, LSG
Nicholas Pooran (Image source: Twitter)
Nicholas Pooran is a West Indian cricketer who plays for the Punjab Kings in IPL 2023. He is a hard-hitting left-handed batsman who can score runs quickly and decisively. Pooran had a slow start to IPL 2023, but he silenced his critics with a match-winning performance in the last match against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
In just 19 balls, Pooran made 62 runs with 4 fours and 7 massive sixes at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. He has the ability to take the game away from the opposition single-handedly, making him one of the players to watch out for in the upcoming match.
Kyle Mayers, LSG
Kyle Mayers (Image source: Twitter)
Kyle Mayers is a West Indian cricketer who plays for the LSG team in IPL 2023. He is a left-handed batsman who can score runs quickly and efficiently. Mayers started off the IPL 2023 with a bang as he hit 73 off 38 in the first match itself. However, he failed to replicate his performance in the following matches.
Coming back to the home ground could be the needed boost for Mayers, something that PBKS should be fearful of. If he manages to get going, he could single-handedly take the game away from PBKS.
Shikhar Dhawan, PBKS
Shikhar Dhawan (Image source: Twitter)
Shikhar Dhawan is an Indian cricketer who plays for the Punjab Kings in IPL 2023. He is a left-handed opening batsman who has been in sensational form in the tournament so far. Dhawan came close to getting the first century of IPL 2023 against Sunrisers Hyderabad as he produced an unbeaten 99 off just 66 balls.
So far, he has made 233 runs in 4 matches with a sensational average of 116.50. His ability to score big runs consistently makes him one of the players to watch out for in the upcoming match.
Sam Curran, PBKS
Sam Curran (Image source: Twitter)
Sam Curran is an English cricketer who plays for the Punjab Kings in IPL 2023. He is a left-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-fast bowler known for his all-round skills. Curran was the costliest player of IPL 2023, but he is yet to show his class in this year’s tournament.
With just 2 wickets and 71 runs in 4 matches, the all-rounder could well be termed as a failure. However, as was seen in the 20-20 World Cup 2022, the English all-rounder came into the foray late and took the tournament by storm. The English all-rounder could do the sam in IPL and the LSG vs PBKS game could be the right time to do that.
