Unbeaten and brimming with confidence, Punjab Kings will look to tighten their grip at the top when they face a faltering Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday, a side grappling with form issues and uncertainty over captain Rishabh Pant’s fitness.
Punjab’s campaign has been powered by a dominant batting unit that has delivered consistently, particularly in run chases. With four wins in five matches and one washout, the Shreyas Iyer-led side has built momentum through aggressive stroke play and composure under pressure.
In contrast, Lucknow enter the contest on the back of successive defeats, further compounded by Pant’s elbow injury. His limited impact in the previous outing has raised doubts about his availability. The batting unit, yet to breach the 200-run
mark this season, has struggled for fluency.
The challenge for the visitors is two-fold — their bowlers must contain Punjab’s in-form batters, and their own top order needs to fire collectively to stay competitive.
PBKS vs LSG: Head-to-head in IPL
- Matches played: 6
- PBKS won: 3
- LSG won: 3
- No result: 0
Results for PBKS vs LSG matches in IPL
| WINNER | MARGIN | LOSER | VENUE | DATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucknow Super Giants | 20 runs | Punjab Kings | Pune (MCA Stadium) | April 29, 2022 |
| Punjab Kings | 2 wickets | Lucknow Super Giants | Lucknow (Ekana Stadium) | April 15, 2023 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 56 runs | Punjab Kings | Mohali (IS Bindra Stadium) | April 28, 2023 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 21 runs | Punjab Kings | Lucknow (Ekana Stadium) | March 30, 2024 |
| Punjab Kings | 8 wickets | Lucknow Super Giants | Lucknow (Ekana Stadium) | April 1, 2025 |
| Punjab Kings | 37 runs | Lucknow Super Giants | Dharamsala (HPCA Stadium) | May 4, 2025 |
Top performers and record-holders in IPL matches between the Punjab Kings and the Lucknow Super Giants:
- Highest total: 257/5 in 20 overs by Lucknow Super Giants against Punjab Kings at IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali on April 28, 2023.
- Lowest total: 133/8 in 20 overs by Punjab Kings at MCA Stadium in Pune on April 29, 2022.
- Biggest win (by runs): Lucknow Super Giants won by 56 runs (Target: 258) in Mohali on April 28, 2023.
- Biggest win (by wickets): Punjab Kings won by 8 wickets (Target: 172) in Lucknow on April 1, 2025.
- Most runs: 192 runs in 6 matches by Prabhsimran Singh for Punjab Kings.
- Highest score: 91 runs from 48 balls by Prabhsimran Singh for Punjab Kings in Dharamsala on May 4, 2025.
- Most wickets: 10 wickets in 6 matches by Arshdeep Singh for Punjab Kings.
- Best bowling figures: 3 for 10 in 2 overs by Arshdeep Singh for Punjab Kings in Lucknow on April 1, 2025.
PBKS Vs LSG IPL Match: Pitch Report
The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur is a balanced track that offers something to both batters and bowlers. Pacers find assistance with the new ball in the powerplay, spinners come into play through the middle overs, and the pitch generally eases up in the death overs as dew sets in. A total of around 170 runs is competitive at this venue, and chasing teams hold a slight advantage due to the dew factor in evening fixtures.
PBKS Vs LSG: New Chandigarh Weather Forecast
Conditions in Mullanpur on Sunday evening are expected to be hot and mostly clear, with temperatures hovering around 36°C (97°F). There is only a 10% chance of rain, meaning fans can expect a full, uninterrupted 40-over contest.
PBKS Vs LSG Predicted XIs
PBKS: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wicketkeeper), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (captain), Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Xavier Bartlett, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
LSG: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (captain), Nicholas Pooran, Abdul Samad, Mukul Choudhary, George Linde, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Rathi, Prince Yadav and Mohammed Shami
PBKS Vs LSG IPL Match
- When: The contest will be held on April 19 (Sunday).
- Where: The contest will be played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh.
- Start Time: The match starts at 7:30 PM IST.
PBKS Vs LSG: Live Streaming Details
To watch the live streaming of Punjab Kings Vs Lucknow Super Giants, you can log in to JioHotstar’s website/app. The match will also be broadcast on Star Sports.
PBKS Vs LSG: Team Squads
Punjab Kings: Shreyas Iyer (captain), Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Prabhsimran Singh (wicketkeeper), Priyansh Arya, Azmatullah Omarzai, Lockie Ferguson, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Yash Thakur, Harpreet Brar, Vishnu Vinod, Xavier Bartlett, Suryansh Shedge, Pyla Avinash, Marco Jansen, Musheer Khan, Harnoor Singh Pannu, Mitchell Owen, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Vishal Nishad, Praveen Dubey
Lucknow Super Giants: Rishabh Pant (captain, wicketkeeper), Nicholas Pooran, Mayank Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Josh Inglis, Avesh Khan, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Mohsin Khan, Ayush Badoni, Mitchell Marsh, Mukul Choudhary, Shahbaz Ahmad, Akshat Raghuvanshi, Aiden Markram, Wanindu Hasaranga, Anrich Nortje, Naman Tiwari, Matthew Breetzke, Arjun Tendulkar, Himmat Singh, Digvesh Rathi, Akash Singh, Prince Yadav, Arshin Kulkarni
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