Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) will face each other in Match 13 of IPL 2025 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, on Tuesday, April 1, at 7:30 PM (IST).
Match Overview
This will be LSG’s first home match of the season, and they are coming off a dominant win against Sunrisers Hyderabad. They had previously lost a thrilling match to DC by a single wicket but bounced back in style. PBKS, on the other hand, comes into this match with a win in a high-scoring thriller against Gujarat Titans (GT) and will look to continue their winning run.
Both teams feature world-class players. LSG boasts the likes of Rishabh Pant, Nicholas Pooran, and Mitchell Marsh, while PBKS has Yuzvendra Chahal, Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep Singh, and Glenn Maxwell. Fans can expect a close contest between bat and ball.
LSG vs PBKS Match Details & Head-to-Head Record
| Match | Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) vs Punjab Kings (PBKS), Match 13, IPL 2025 |
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| Venue | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| Date & Time | Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 7:30 PM (IST) |
| Head-to-Head Record | Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | Punjab Kings (PBKS) |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 04 | 04 |
| Won by Lucknow Super Giants | 03 | 03 |
| Won by Punjab Kings | 01 | 01 |
| No Result | 00 | 00 |
| Previous Result | LSG beat PBKS by 21 runs in 2024 | LSG beat PBKS by 21 runs in 2024 |
| First Faceoff | LSG beat PBKS by 20 runs in 2022 | LSG beat PBKS by 20 runs in 2022 |
Ekana Stadium Pitch Report
The Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow is known for a slow pitch that assists spinners. The ball doesn’t come onto the bat easily, and slower bowlers tend to get some grip and turn from the surface. The longer boundaries make it a challenge for the batters to score freely. However, pacers who can vary their pace will be successful. Batters must rotate strike efficiently in the middle overs and capitalize during the Powerplay.
LSG vs PBKS Predicted Playing XIs
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):
Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (C & WK), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Shahbaz Ahmed, Shardul Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav
Impact substitutes: Abdul Samad / Manimaran Siddharth
Punjab Kings (PBKS):
Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (C), Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Suryansh Shedge, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
Key Players to Watch
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Nicholas Pooran (LSG): The left-handed batter has been in incredible form and has the experience of playing at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. Currently, he is the leading run-scorer with 145 runs in two innings, boasting a batting average of 72.50 and a strike rate of 258.92. Once he settles in, he’ll be difficult to stop.
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Arshdeep Singh (PBKS): The left-arm pacer has been impressive in T20s and is in great form. He has been a key wicket-taker for PBKS with the new ball and is highly economical with the old ball. On a surface like Lucknow’s, Arshdeep could prove crucial for PBKS.
Today’s Match Prediction:
The team bowling first is expected to win the match due to the slow pitch conditions at Ekana, which could favor the bowlers. Chasing under lights will be a challenge due to the dew factor.
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