LSG vs PBKS Match Prediction — Who Will Win IPL 2026 Match 68? LSG vs PBKS

Lucknow Super Giants will face Punjab Kings in the 68th match of IPL 2026 at Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, on 23 May. With only 4 wins in 13 games, Lucknow has long been out of playoff contention. In their last match against Rajasthan Royals, they batted first and scored 220 runs in 20 overs, with Mitchell Marsh smashing 96 off 57 balls and Josh Inglis scoring 69 off just 29 balls. However, their bowling attack failed to defend the target, and they lost the match by seven wickets.

Meanwhile, Punjab Kings will fight to secure their playoff spot after a loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their previous game. After beginning the season with outstanding performances that saw them top the points table, the team has suffered six consecutive defeats. They lost by 23 runs in their last match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru and dropped to fifth position on the points table. Based on recent form — LSG vs PBKS who will win today IPL 2026 — Lucknow Super Giants seem to be the stronger side.

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 LSG vs PBKS Match Details – IPL 2026, Match 68

• Match: Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings (Match 68)

• Date: 23rd May 2026

• Match Time: 7:30 PM IST

• Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

• Live Streaming: JioHotstar 

LSG vs PBKS Pitch Report – Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Hyderabad 

Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, has seen low-scoring matches this season. The pitch has been slow, making it difficult for batters to time their shots. The large size of the ground also makes it difficult to play lofted shots.

• Win Batting First: 43%

• Win Bowling First: 57%

Average Score

• Average 1st Innings: 175

• Average 2nd Innings: 164

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LSG vs PBKS Weather Report – Hyderabad Conditions 

LSG vs PBKS Recent Form

LSG vs PBKS Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 matches)

LSG vs PBKS Injury News & Team Updates – Match 68

LSG: Fully fit squad

PBKS: All players are available for this match 

LSG vs PBKS Win Probability – IPL 2026 Match 68

LSG vs PBKS Key Player Battles to Watch 

LSG vs PBKS Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If LSG bats first

• Powerplay Score: 50–60

• Predicted Total: 170–185

• Match Result: LSG to win

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Scenario 2: If PBKS bats first

• Powerplay Score: 45–55

• Predicted Total: 165–175

• Match Result: LSG to win

LSG vs PBKS Toss Prediction – Match 68 IPL 2026

Six out of the last 10 matches at this venue have been won by the team batting second. The team winning the toss will aim to bowl first and restrict the opponents to a small total.

Prediction: LSG will win the toss and opt to bowl first 

LSG vs PBKS Probable Playing 11

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)

Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Mitchell Marsh, Josh Inglis, Nicholas Pooran, Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni, Shahbaz Ahmed, Mohsin Khan, Mayank Yadav, Akash Singh, Prince Yadav. 

Punjab Kings (PBKS)

Shreyas Iyer (c), Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Priyansh Arya, Cooper Connolly, Suryansh Shedge, Shashank Singh, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harpreet Brar, Lockie Ferguson, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal

LSG vs PBKS Match 68 Player of the Match Prediction 2026

• Mitchell Marsh

• Josh Inglis

• Shreyas Iyer 

Who Will Win LSG vs PBKS Today? — Expert Prediction Match 68

According to our LSG vs PBKS who will win today IPL 2026, Lucknow Super Giants are the favourites to win this IPL 2026 expert prediction. Prince Yadav, Nicholas Pooran and Mohsin Khan are expected to be the key performers.

LSG vs PBKS who will win today IPL 2026: Lucknow Super Giants to win

LSG vs PBKS Match Result – IPL 2026 Match 68 Result

(To be updated after the match - May 23, 2026)