LSG vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today | Fantasy Team, Captain Picks & Pitch Report
📅 23 May 2026 · ⏰ 7:30 PM IST · 🏟️ BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Match Overview
LSG vs PBKS, Match 68 of IPL 2026, takes place on 23 May 2026 at BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. With the league stage drawing to a close, every point is crucial — making this Dream11 prediction today match analysis particularly important. The conditions at BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium will be decisive. Below you'll find predicted playing 11s, key player analysis, captain picks, and two ready-to-use Dream11 teams.
Match Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | LSG vs PBKS, Match 68 |
| Date | 23 May 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| Tournament | IPL 2026 |
| Format | T20 |
Pitch Report
| Factor | Assessment |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Balanced ⚖️ |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 173–186 |
| Chasing Advantage | Balanced — Ekana suits both teams but home advantage slightly favours LSG |
| Spin Involvement | Moderate to high — spinners effective |
Ekana Stadium in Lucknow offers a balanced surface that rewards good cricket across all departments. The pitch gets slightly slower in the middle overs, giving spinners some assistance. With both teams fighting for playoff spots, every performance in this match carries enormous weight.
Weather Report
Predicted Playing 11
LSG
- WK KL Rahul
- WK Quinton de Kock
- BAT Deepak Hooda
- AR Marcus Stoinis
- BAT Nicholas Pooran
- AR Krunal Pandya
- BOW Ravi Bishnoi
- BOW Avesh Khan
- BOW Mark Wood
- BOW Mayank Yadav
- AR Mitchell Marsh
PBKS
- WK Prabhsimran Singh
- BAT Shikhar Dhawan
- BAT Shreyas Iyer
- BAT Shashank Singh
- BAT Nehal Wadhera
- AR Marcus Stoinis
- AR Sam Curran
- BOW Arshdeep Singh
- BOW Yuzvendra Chahal
- BOW Nathan Ellis
- BOW Harshal Patel
Key Players to Watch
LSG Picks
- WK KL Rahul — Home captain at Ekana with excellent record here; the most reliable pick from either side
- BOW Mark Wood — Express pace on Ekana's balanced surface creates difficult lengths; key LSG wicket-taker
- AR Marcus Stoinis — Home explosive bat and useful pace; ceiling is very high when both departments contribute at Ekana
- BOW Mayank Yadav — Raw pace at home Ekana boosts his effectiveness enormously; young gun who can swing the powerplay
PBKS Picks
- WK Prabhsimran Singh — PBKS opener who is in excellent IPL 2026 form; Ekana's balanced surface suits his aggressive style
- BOW Yuzvendra Chahal — Away leg-spin on a slightly two-paced Ekana surface is effective; consistent wicket-taker
- BOW Arshdeep Singh — Left-arm pace creates different angles at Ekana; dangerous in powerplay and death overs
- BAT Shreyas Iyer — PBKS captain with strong technique; good against both pace and spin at any venue
Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
🛡️ Safe Picks
⚡ Risky / Differential
Dream11 Teams
🛡️ Safe Team
- KL Rahul (C)
- Marcus Stoinis
- Mitchell Marsh
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Mark Wood
- Prabhsimran Singh (VC)
- Shreyas Iyer
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Arshdeep Singh
- Sam Curran
- Avesh Khan
🔥 Grand League Team
- KL Rahul (VC)
- Marcus Stoinis (C)
- Nicholas Pooran
- Mayank Yadav
- Prabhsimran Singh
- Shreyas Iyer
- Shashank Singh
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Arshdeep Singh
- Sam Curran
- Mark Wood
Winning Tips
- Balanced Ekana pitch — 3–4 quality bowlers plus 5–6 batsmen and all-rounders
- KL Rahul is the standout home captain pick; include him in every combination at Ekana
- Chahal and Arshdeep from PBKS are the two bowling picks that must feature across all teams
- Stoinis as GL captain is the bold home pick — when he fires with bat and ball at Ekana, he wins contests
- Mayank Yadav is the premium GL differential; his raw pace at home can produce a match-defining burst
⚡ Toss Update
🔄 Toss update will be added here before match time. Once confirmed, use our Fantasy Cricket Team Generator — set the correct batting/fielding decision and the tool will adjust captain picks and player weightings based on the toss outcome.