IPL 2026: LSG vs PBKS, Match 68 - Top player battles to watch out for

Published - 22 May 2026, 16:02 IST | Updated - 22 May 2026, 16:09 IST

The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will host the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 68 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Saturday, May 23.

Rishabh Pant-led LSG lost to the Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets on May 17 to officially end their playoff hopes. They are currently languishing near the bottom of the points table, struggling with consistency and looking to finish their campaign on a high note in front of their home crowd.

Meanwhile, Shreyas Iyer and Co. are desperately seeking redemption. The Punjab Kings enter this clash on the back of a tough six-game losing streak, including a recent defeat to RCB. Currently sitting at the fifth position in the standings, Punjab will look to repeat their early-season magic against Lucknow, where they won by 54 runs, and solidify their playoff chances.

The wicketkeeper opening batter from Punjab has been in stellar form, scoring 441 runs with a strike rate of 167.68. He also forms a deadly opening pair with Priyansh Arya. The right-hander can take the game away in the power play as well as in the middle overs.

But he will face a tough challenge in emerging pacer Prince Yadav from LSG. The 29-year-old has been the best bowler for the Lucknow-based side in the ongoing season thus far. He has picked up 16 wickets so far and was also rewarded with an India call-up for the Afghanistan ODI series.