Match Details
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Match No: 13th Match
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Series: Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025
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Date: 1st April 2025
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Time: 07:30 PM IST
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Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Team Overviews
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
Lucknow Super Giants have started IPL 2025 strongly with a win in their second match against Sunrisers Hyderabad by 4 wickets. LSG has a well-balanced squad, with power-hitters and a solid bowling attack. Their key strength lies in their batting depth and all-rounders who can contribute in multiple departments.
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Captain: KL Rahul
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Key Players: KL Rahul, Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Ravi Bishnoi, Mark Wood
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
Punjab Kings also had a strong start to their campaign, securing an 11-run victory over Gujarat Titans in their opening match. PBKS boasts a dynamic batting lineup and a well-rounded bowling attack, with an emphasis on their pace unit. However, they will need to improve their consistency to challenge LSG on their home turf.
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Captain: Shikhar Dhawan
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Key Players: Shikhar Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh, Sam Curran
Head-to-Head Record
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Total Matches Played: 4
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Lucknow Super Giants Wins: 3
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Punjab Kings Wins: 1
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Last Meeting: LSG defeated PBKS by 21 runs on March 30, 2024
Probable Playing XI
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
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KL Rahul (C & WK)
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Quinton de Kock
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Deepak Hooda
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Marcus Stoinis
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Nicholas Pooran
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Krunal Pandya
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Ayush Badoni
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Ravi Bishnoi
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Mark Wood
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Avesh Khan
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Mohsin Khan
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
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Shikhar Dhawan (C)
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Prabhsimran Singh
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Liam Livingstone
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Jitesh Sharma (WK)
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Sam Curran
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Shahrukh Khan
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Harpreet Brar
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Kagiso Rabada
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Arshdeep Singh
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Rahul Chahar
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Nathan Ellis
Pitch Report – Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
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The pitch in Lucknow is batting-friendly, but it also provides assistance to bowlers as the game progresses.
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Pacers can extract good bounce, making stroke play easier for batsmen.
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Spinners come into play in the middle overs, especially as the pitch slows down.
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A score of around 170-180 can be considered competitive.
Probable Scenarios
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Powerplay Battle: LSG’s aggressive openers KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock will look to dominate PBKS’s pace attack featuring Rabada and Arshdeep.
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Spin Challenge: Ravi Bishnoi and Krunal Pandya could prove crucial in the middle overs against PBKS’s middle order.
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Death Overs Impact: With hitters like Nicholas Pooran and Liam Livingstone on both sides, the final overs can witness a high-scoring finish.
Match Prediction
Given LSG’s home advantage, superior head-to-head record, and a balanced squad, they have a slight edge in this contest. However, PBKS’s aggressive batting lineup can make this an exciting clash.
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Winning Probability:
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Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): 60%
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Punjab Kings (PBKS): 40%
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