India, March 31 -- Lucknow Super Giants (LST) is set to play its first home match on Tuesday as they take on a spirited Punjab Kings at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium.

The local team will be playing seven matches at the Ekana stadium, with the second match against Hardik Pandya-led Mumbai Indians on April 4, who are scheduled to arrive in Lucknow on Tuesday.

LSG's new captain Rishabh Pant and PK's new captain Shreyas Iyer met at the stadium and has a quick chat. After a nail-biting first match loss against Delhi Capitals and a comprehensive victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad, the fully charged LSG is looking forward to cashing in on the home advantage. Pant is set to play his first match in front of th...