New Delhi, May 4 -- Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) play each other at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala tonight. PBKS (13 points) have a three-point lead over LSG (10 points). The two contrasting batting orders will determine whether the gap widens to 5 points or shrinks to 1 point.

The top three of Punjab kings is entirely made up of Indians, whereas the top three of Lucknow Super Giants is entirely overseas. Punjab Kings' top three have two uncapped players, whereas the Lucknow Super Giants' top three have led their International teams in global events. Punjab Kings have strengthened their top-order by signing Mitchell Owen as a replacement for Glenn Maxwell .

The two groups are matching each other on most parameters...