PBKS vs LSG Match Preview

The competition in the Indian Premier League 2025 has increased dramatically, and the next few games will determine the playoff qualifiers. The Punjab Kings will look to move closer to the playoffs when they face the Lucknow Super Giants in the 54th game. The Punjab Kings annihilated the Chennai Super Kings in the final game. The Lucknow Super Giants are going to be under pressure after losing to the Mumbai Indians in their most recent match.  

PBKS vs LSG Match Details 

Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants – 54th Match, IPL 2025

Venue: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala

Date & Time: 04th May 2025 at 07:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

PBKS vs LSG Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	218
Avg 2nd inn score	214
Win% batting 1st	54
Win% batting 2nd	46

PBKS vs LSG Pitch Report

The pitch at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium has long been known to favour batters. The surface here is relatively flat, allowing batsmen to bat through the line and break big ones.

PBKS vs LSG Weather Report

The weather in Dharamshala will remain slightly cloudy and cool in the evening, but there is no chance of rain, so we should have a full match.  

PBKS vs LSG Last Five Matches

LSG ( Lucknow Super Giants )	L W L W W
PBKS ( Punjab Kings )	W L W L W

PBKS vs LSG Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	PBKS Won	LSG Won	Tie	NR
Overall	5	2	3	0	0
Last 5	5	2	3	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

PBKS vs LSG Probable Playing XIs:

Lucknow Super Giants Probable Playing XIs

Punjab Kings Probable Playing XIs

Shreyas Iyer (c), Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis (wk), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Harpreet Brar, Marco Jansen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Suryansh Shedge, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Prabhsimran Singh (Impact Player)

Topmost Picks for PBKS vs LSG Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Lucknow Super Giants

• Aiden Markram – Aiden Markram was on fire again, scoring 67 off 42 deliveries. He is now leading the LSG charts this season with 167 runs from 4 matches at an average of 54.66 and a strike rate of 143.85.
• Mayank Yadav –  Mayank Yadav has made an impact, taking wickets when the game is in the balance.

Top Picks – Punjab Kings

• Shreyas Iyer – Shreyas Iyer is a promising batsman but he will need to be consistent with his batting
• Yuzvendra Chahal –  Yuzvendra Chahal picked up a 4-wicket haul and remains the team’s best spinner

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for PBKS vs LSG Dream11 Team:

Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram(C), Shreyas Iyer(VC), Priyansh Arya, Mitchell Marsh, Ayush Badoni, Marco Jansen, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for PBKS vs LSG Dream11 Team:

Nicholas Pooran(C), Aiden Markram, Shreyas Iyer, Priyansh Arya(VC), Mitchell Marsh, Ayush Badoni, Marco Jansen, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram

Vice-captain – Shreyas Iyer, Priyansh Arya

Wicketkeeper – Nicholas Pooran

PBKS vs LSG Probable Winners:

This game will put the Lucknow Super Giants under pressure. The batting lineup has struggled for consistency, and conditions at this venue will be tough. They must bat well and get runs from the top of the order. The Punjab Kings have a strong bowling attack and in-form batsmen. Based on their current form, the Punjab Kings will be among the favorites in this game. Considering the team combination, Punjab Kings is expected to win this match.