Punjab Kings face Lucknow Super Giants in Match 29 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at New Chandigarh, with both teams aiming to strengthen their position on the points table. PBKS enter as one of the most dominant sides this season, while LSG look to find consistency.
Match details
Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium
Date: April 19, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM IST | 7:00 PM PST | 2:00 PM GMT
Team overviews
Punjab Kings have been in outstanding form this season and currently sit at the top of the points table. Under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer, their batting and bowling units have performed consistently, making them strong contenders for the title.
Lucknow Super Giants have had a mixed campaign so far. While they have shown glimpses of brilliance, inconsistency has held them back. Led by Rishabh Pant, they will be eager to deliver a strong performance and build momentum.
Key players
Shreyas Iyer has been in sensational form, scoring three consecutive half-centuries. His leadership and batting have been crucial for Punjab Kings this season.
Mohammed Shami has been a key performer with the ball for LSG. His pace and ability to pick wickets regularly make him a major threat in this contest.
Head-to-head record
Matches played: 6
Punjab Kings wins: 3
Lucknow Super Giants wins: 3
The rivalry is evenly balanced between both sides.
Pitch report
The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium offers a batting-friendly surface with fast outfield and shorter boundaries. High scores are expected, and chasing teams may have an advantage.
Probable playing XIs
Punjab Kings (Captain: Shreyas Iyer)
Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (c), Cooper Connolly, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
Impact Player: Nehal Wadhera
Lucknow Super Giants (Captain: Rishabh Pant)
Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Matthew Breetzke, Abdul Samad, Mukul Choudhary, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Prince Yadav, George Linde, Mohammed Shami
Impact Player: Ayush Badoni
Probable match scenarios
If Punjab Kings bat first, they are likely to target a score between 215 and 225, relying on their explosive batting lineup.
If Lucknow Super Giants bat first, they could aim for 230 to 240, given their aggressive approach and batting depth.
The chasing team is expected to have a slight advantage in this contest.
Live streaming and broadcast
India: JioStar Network channels, JioHotstar app and website
Pakistan: Tapmad TV, local sports broadcasters
United Kingdom: Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Go app
Australia: Fox Cricket, Kayo Sports
Global: Official IPL broadcast partners
Match prediction
Punjab Kings come into this contest with strong momentum and a well-balanced squad, making them slight favorites. Lucknow Super Giants have the firepower to challenge but need consistency across departments. Given the conditions and current form, the chasing team could have the edge in what promises to be a high-scoring encounter.
