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CricBattle Daily Fantasy Cricket League Tips Lucknow vs Punjab on April 1 CricBattle Daily Fantasy Cricket League Tips Lucknow vs Punjab on April 1 The Lucknow Super Giants are all set to host the Punjab Kings in the 13th game of the Indian Premier League 2025, slated to take place on April 1 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. It is a clash between the most expensive and the second-most expensive players in IPL history. For the first time, LSG's new skipper, Rishabh Pant, will be facing his former DC coach, Ricky Ponting, who is a part of PBKS this time. The Indian batting star will be eager to silence his critics and let his bat do the talking in this game. On the other hand, Iyer led PBKS with a match-winning unbeaten 97 in the opening clash. The 2024 IPL-winning skipper is relishing playing at number three and aims to continue in the same vein. Rishabh Pant and his men will be playing their first game at home and hoping to carry their winning run from their five-wicket win against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the last encounter. Top-order batters Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran racked up 52 and 70 runs, respectively, that led their batting attack with the side reaching the target of 191 with four overs to spare. On the flip side, Punjab Kings were magnificent in their opening clash against Gujarat Titans. Skipper Shreyas Iyer's knock of unbeaten 97 and the fiery knock of star batter Shashank Singh allowed them to post 243 runs in the first innings. The IPL 2022 champions fell short by 11 runs. The Punjab Kings are off to a blistering start in the cash-rich league this season. However, their bowling attack doesn't look entirely convincing as of now. On the other side, LSG seem to boast firepower with the bat, but their bowling attack is also under scrutiny. Best economical pick – Arshdeep Singh could be the best bowler of the match. The left-arm pacer has been in good form in different formats. In T20s, he has been taking wickets for fun with the new ball. With the old ball, he has been highly economical. In a high-scoring game against GT, he bowled a great spell and was one of the key reasons behind Punjab Kings' win. On a surface like Lucknow, he might be key for PBKS. Top captains & vice captains – The West Indies power hitter and LSG dashing batter Nicholas Pooran has been making bold headlines with his blistering performance. The left-handed batter has racked up an incredible 145 runs in the last two matches. One can look to have him as a captaincy pick considering his red-hot form. Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer made unbeaten 97 runs in the opening clash vs GT. The stylish right-handed batter is relishing playing at number three and aims to continue in the same vein. One must have him as a captaincy pick considering his red-hot form. Smart pick – The Aussie star batter Mitchell Marsh has racked up an incredible 124 runs in the last two matches. One can look to have him as a top pick considering his red-hot form. Cautious Pick – ​Abdul Samadis often slotted lower in the batting order for LSG. If the top order performs well, he may not get many opportunities to bat, limiting his potential fantasy points. My XI – Nicholas Pooran(Captain), Shreyas Iyer(Vice-Captain), Mitchell Marsh, Arshdeep Singh, Rishabh Pant, David Miller, Shasank Singh, Shardul Thakur, Aiden Markram, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis
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CricBattle Daily Fantasy Cricket League Tips Mumbai vs Kolkata on March 31 CricBattle Daily Fantasy Cricket League Tips Mumbai vs Kolkata on March 31 After a dozen games in the 2025 season of the IPL, the table is finally taking shape. The iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, is set to witness its first IPL action of the season as the Mumbai Indians take on defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders in their respective third game of the season on Monday. So far, the two sides have played two games each in the season, with varying fortunes. The Hardik Pandya-led side have lost both their matches to make yet a rather underwhelming start to the season. The first game of the season saw Mumbai lose to Chennai Super Kings by four wickets at Chepauk. The team was already without skipper Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah (the latter being injured and set to miss the first few games of the season). Pandya’s return to the side didn’t help them either, as they lost to Gujarat Titans on Saturday in Motera. KKR, on the other hand, began their season with a loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by seven wickets. In the next match, they broke a little sweat as they swatted aside the challenge from Rajasthan Royals to win their first game of the season. Skipper Ajinkya Rahane, who knows the conditions well, will be hoping to keep Mumbai’s losing streak going in what will be a critical encounter for the home team. KKR had the upper hand over Mumbai on both the occasions last season, with Venkatesh Iyer in particular playing well. They will be hoping to replicate something similar, while MI will enter with a fresh mindset in the game on Monday. Best economical pick – Varun Chakaravarthy could be the best bowler in the upcoming match against MI. Chakaravarthy, who has so far taken only three wickets in two games, will be dangerous in the forthcoming game. The spinner can bamboozle the batters with his variations. MI will need to be careful while facing the 33-year-old as he can dismantle the entire batting line-up. Top captains & vice captains – The KKR star batter Quinton de Kock has been in a great form having racked up 101 runs in the last two matches. Must keep him as a captaincy pick in the upcoming game. Tilak Varma could be the batter to watch out for in the game against KKR. The southpaw has so far scored 70 runs in two innings, but hasn't converted the starts into a big score. However, with MI set to play their first game at home, Varma will be hopeful to make the most of it. The youngster will have the responsibility to anchor the innings and provide the finishing touches. Smart pick – The KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane has piled up an incredible 74 runs from the last two matches. The stylish right-handed batter will be looking to continue his form going heading to this clash. Cautious Pick – ​Satyanarayana Raju, a 25-year-old right-arm medium-fast bowler from Andhra Pradesh, was acquired by Mumbai Indians for ₹30 lakh in the IPL 2025 auction. He made his IPL debut against Chennai Super Kings, where he was included in the starting XI.Given his limited IPL experience and modest performance in the previous match, it might be prudent to consider other players for your fantasy team in the upcoming game between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians. Selecting players with a proven track record in the IPL or those currently in strong form could enhance your team's performance. My XI – Quinton de Kock(Captain), Tilak Varma(Vice-Captain),Varun Chakaravarthy, Ajinkya Rahane, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Trent Boult, Rohit Sharma, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Mitchell Santner
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  • Yuzvendra Chahal

    Playing XI : Definitely

    Analysis : Yuzvendra ​Chahal, the seasoned leg-spinner, joined Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 2025 IPL season for ₹18 crore, making him one of the most expensive acquisitions. In his debut match on March 25, 2025, against Gujarat Titans, he bowled four overs without taking a wicket, conceding 34 runs. Given his track record and leadership qualities, Chahal is expected to play a pivotal role in PBKS's bowling strategy. Considering his potential to take crucial wickets, selecting Yuzvendra Chahal in your fantasy team could be a prudent choice. 

  • Marco Jansen
    Playing XI : Definitely
     
    Analysis : ​Marco Jansen, the South African all-rounder, joined Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 2025 IPL season for ₹7 crore. In his debut match on March 25, 2025, against Gujarat Titans, he bowled four overs, taking one wicket for 44 runs. Given his all-round capabilities and recent performances, selecting Marco Jansen in your fantasy team could be a strategic move. His potential to contribute with both bat and ball enhances his value.