Match 54 of the IPL 2025 will feature Punjab Kings, led by Shreyas Iyer, taking on Lucknow Super Giants, who are captained by Rishabh Pant, at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on May 4, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST. This match is vitally important for both teams, who are far from guaranteed this year to get into the playoff spots. With its stunning Dhauladhar mountain backdrop and high-altitude conditions, Dharamsala promises a thrilling spectacle.

HPCA Stadium Stats and Records

• Total Matches: 13
• Batting 1st Won: 8
• Batting 2nd Won: 5
• Highest Total: 232/2 in 20 overs by Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2011
• Lowest Total: 116 all out by Punjab Kings vs Deccan Chargers in 2011
• Highest Successful Run-chase: 195/4 in 19.4 overs by Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings in 2010
• Lowest Total Defended: 167/9 by Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings in 2024
• Average 1st Innings Score: 184
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 156

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PBKS vs LSG: Weather and Pitch Report

On May 4, 2025, it appears that Dharamsala will be cool and pleasant for an evening match, with temperatures between 17–23°C (63–73°F) and humidity of around 50–60%. There is a 55–60% chance of rain earlier in the day, but the conditions should have cleared by match time, with no interruptions expected during the game. The pitch should provide a good batting wicket with some early assistance for the pacers, who will be aided by the high altitude and the cool weather. Dew is expected to have a big influence in the second innings to benefit the chasing team. There should be a turn for the spinners, but the relatively short boundaries (60–65 meters square, 70 meters straight) will entice the batsmen to overhit.

PBKS vs LSG: Match Preview

Punjab Kings (PBKS) are performing decently in IPL 2025 with 5 wins out of 10 games, under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer. Iyer leads with his run scoring, alongside Priyansh Arya and allrounder and finisher Shashank Singh. Marcus Stoinis and Glenn Maxwell provide further experience at the top order, but Maxwell is likely to be out from the IPL. The bowling is led by Arshdeep Singh as well as supported by Yuzvendra Chahal and Lockie Ferguson to compliment the pace and spin. Most importantly, PBKS will be buoyed by their previous victory against LSG on April 25, 2025 (where Iyer scored 67 runs and Singh scored 41*) with Iyer’s batting showcasing the quality that PBKS needs more of. However, since 2013, PBKS has been one of the poorest teams at HPCA stadium and will look to rectify that, gaining ground on LSG, who, although following recent performances (6 wins in IPL 2025 so far under Rishabh Pant), are still a strong team and act contentiously with Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram, and Mitchell Marsh forming a strong batting core of their team, although Rishabh Pant’s batting continues to be a question. Also, Lucknow needs to adjust to the gripping turf pitches at HPCA Stadium, with Bishnoi spin likely to be a key part of their strategy. Further to increase Lucknow's resilience, they have Shardul Thakur and Avesh Khan to round out their pace attack, and while injuries to Mayank Yadav and Akash Deep will likely test their squad depth, fill-in player Digvesh Rathi has done possibly quite well. Dew could also prove to provide idiosyncrasies for LSG, especially with what looks to be some not experienced or out-of-form bowlers.