The 11th match of the Indian Premier League 2024 is currently being played between Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. In this match, Lucknow Super Giants won the toss and decided to bat first.

However, during the toss of this match, not KL Rahul but Nicholas Pooran was seen captaining the team from Lucknow Super Giants. Let us tell you, in the Indian Premier League 2024, KL Rahul has been appointed the captain of the team while Nicholas Pooran has been given the responsibility of vice-captain of Lucknow Super Giants.

During the toss, Nicholas Pooran revealed that the franchise is well aware that KL Rahul is returning from injury and we want to give him a break in this long tournament. Not only this, he also said that the franchise will play KL Rahul as an impact player in this match.

Nicholas Pooran said during the toss, ‘We would like to bat first. This is looking quite a good track. Runs on the board will be very important. KL Rahul is returning from injury and we want to give him a break in this long tournament and that is why KL Rahul will be seen playing as an impact player in this match. All players should get a chance to show their best performance.

Lucknow Super Giants won the toss and chose to bat against Punjab Kings

So far, Lucknow Super Giants have played one match in the Indian Premier League 2024 and they have faced defeat in it. Lucknow Super Giants had earlier played a match against Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League 2024 in which they had to face defeat.

Talking about Punjab Kings, they have played two matches so far this season, in one of which the team has won while in the other they have faced defeat. Both the teams would definitely like to win this match.