Punjab Kings’ captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to field first against Lucknow Super Giants in their recent match in Lucknow. The team introduced fast bowler Lockie Ferguson in their lineup, while Lucknow Super Giants, led by Rishabh Pant, maintained the same XI from their last game. Lucknow Super Giants have a 3-1 head-to-head advantage over Punjab Kings, with the hosts securing a 21-run victory in their last encounter in Lucknow last season, which also marked LSG’s first home game.