Why Is Vijaykumar Vyshak Not Playing Vs Rishabh Pant's LSG?

Vijaykumar Vyshak in IPL 2025 (Source:@RcbianOfficial/X.com)

Vijaykumar Vyshak came in as an Impact Player in Punjab Kings' first match of IPL 2025 against Gujarat Titans, and played a key role in their win. He did not pick a wicket in the three overs he bowled, but nailed wide yorkers to perfection, and it was expected that he would play against LSG too.

However, the pacer from Karnataka, who has played for RCB before, has not been included in the playing XI despite Punjab Kings batting first. It means that he would not be included as an Impact Player as well, because PBKS are likely to go with a batter as an Impact Player in the second half.

Lockie Ferguson Makes His PBKS Debut

The reason for his exclusion is the inclusion of Lockie Ferguson in place of Azmatullah Omarzai. Lockie is a frontline bowler and is expected to bowl his four overs and with Arshdeep Singh, Marco Jansen already in the line-up, Vijaykumar's inclusion as fourth pacer would have made PBKS too pacer heavy. Also, there is Marcus Stoinis to bowl seam-up deliveres, and thus, Vijaykumar Vyshak has missed the cut.

Punjab Kings would be hoping that the inclusion of Lockie Ferguson works in their favour, and they notch up their second consecutive win of the season. Lucknow Super Giants, on the other hand, are coming into this game on the back of a confidence-boosting win against SRH, and let's see how they go about their business in their first home game.

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