The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is returning with exciting cricket action, which is all set to begin on April 22, 2025. This season holds the promise of exciting matches, fierce rivalries, and memorable performances by the best cricketers in the world. Fans globally are eagerly waiting to watch and support their favorite teams. Let's dive into interesting player battles that could be seen in today's game

Match Details:

• Match: Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings
• Date: May 4 th, 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: Dharmasala

Nicholas Pooran vs Arshdeep Singh – Pooran's explosive hitting will be tested by Arshdeep’s sharp left-arm swing in the powerplay.
Ravi Bishnoi vs Shreyas Iyer – Bishnoi’s variations can trouble Iyer, who has had issues against leg-spin in the middle overs.
Aiden Markram vs Yuzvendra Chahal – A classic battle of spin vs stability; Chahal’s guile can challenge Markram’s composure.
David Miller vs Xavier Bartlett – Miller, who has experience, against the pace and bounce of Bartlett, will be a critical end-overs battle.
Shardul Thakur vs Marcus Stoinis – The two utility cricketers have the ability to turn matches on their head; they can face off in an important death-overs duel.

Lucknow Super Giants Playing XI 
Aiden Markaram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Digvesh Rathi, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav 

Impact Player: Ayush Badoni

Punjab Kings Playing XI
Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Jos Inglis, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal

Impact Player: Harpreet Brar