🔎 Match Preview – PBKS vs LSG, IPL 2025
Punjab Kings (PBKS) will face Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 54 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamsala on Sunday, May 4, at 7:30 PM IST.
PBKS come into this encounter riding high on momentum after a crucial four-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk. Led by the composed Shreyas Iyer, Punjab have quietly climbed to 4th on the table with 6 wins from 10 matches, including one rain-abandoned game. With the playoffs in sight, every game now counts for the Kings.
LSG, meanwhile, return to action after a week-long break, hoping to arrest their recent slide. Rishabh Pant’s side has suffered back-to-back defeats against Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians, putting them at 6th place with 5 wins and 5 losses. The extra rest could help LSG regroup as they look to stay in contention for the top four.
These two sides met earlier in the season, where PBKS cruised to a convincing eight-wicket win at the Ekana Stadium. They’ll take confidence from that performance as they aim to do the double over LSG.
📊 Match Details – PBKS vs LSG, Match 54, IPL 2025
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants |
| Date | Sunday, May 4, 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala |
| Live Broadcast | JioStar Network & JioHotstar App/Website |
🏟️ Pitch Report – HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala
The scenic HPCA Stadium will host its first IPL 2025 match. Historically, the surface here has favored batters with an average first-innings score of 184 across 13 previous IPL games. Teams batting first have won 8 of those games, but the cooler conditions in Dharamsala could assist swing early and make chasing viable under lights.
🧠 Expected First Innings Score: 180–190
📌 Chasing Advantage: Moderate – Toss-winner likely to bowl first to read the pitch
🔁 Head-to-Head Stats – PBKS vs LSG
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 5 |
| Matches Won by PBKS | 2 |
| Matches Won by LSG | 3 |
| Tied Matches | 0 |
| No Results | 0 |
| First-Ever Match | April 29, 2022 |
| Most Recent Match | April 1, 2025 |
🧢 Predicted Playing XIs
Punjab Kings (PBKS):
Priyansh Arya, Nehal Wadhera, Shreyas Iyer (C), Shashank Singh, Josh Inglis (WK), Suryansh Shedge, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
💥 Impact Player: Prabhsimran Singh
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):
Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (C & WK), Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Rathi, Mayank Yadav
💥 Impact Player: David Miller
🌟 Probable Best Performers
⭐ Best Batter: Nicholas Pooran (LSG)
Though his form has dipped lately, Pooran still has four fifties this season and is known for his explosive stroke play. Facing his former franchise, the left-hander will be hungry to make a statement in the middle order.
🔥 Best Bowler: Yuzvendra Chahal (PBKS)
Fresh off a hat-trick against Chennai, Chahal will be high on confidence. His clever variations and experience in the middle overs make him a serious threat against LSG’s big hitters.
🔮 Today’s Match Prediction – Who Will Win PBKS vs LSG?
While PBKS have momentum and recent head-to-head success, LSG’s rest and potential bounce-back spirit make this a tricky contest. However, home advantage and recent form give Punjab the edge.
📌 Cricket Betting Tips Prediction: ✅ Punjab Kings to win
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