LSG vs PBKS Live Streaming, Match Prediction & Match Details

Match Details

• Match No: 13th Match

• Series: Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025

• Date: 1st April 2025

• Time: 07:30 PM IST

• 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.

• Captain: KL Rahul

• 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.

• Captain: Shikhar Dhawan

• Key Players: Shikhar Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh, Sam Curran

Head-to-Head Record

• Total Matches Played: 4

• Lucknow Super Giants Wins: 3

• Punjab Kings Wins: 1

• Last Meeting: LSG defeated PBKS by 21 runs on March 30, 2024

Probable Playing XI

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)

1. KL Rahul (C & WK)

2. Quinton de Kock

3. Deepak Hooda

4. Marcus Stoinis

5. Nicholas Pooran

6. Krunal Pandya

7. Ayush Badoni

8. Ravi Bishnoi

9. Mark Wood

10. Avesh Khan

11. Mohsin Khan

Punjab Kings (PBKS)

1. Shikhar Dhawan (C)

2. Prabhsimran Singh

3. Liam Livingstone

4. Jitesh Sharma (WK)

5. Sam Curran

6. Shahrukh Khan

7. Harpreet Brar

8. Kagiso Rabada

9. Arshdeep Singh

10. Rahul Chahar

11. Nathan Ellis

Pitch Report – Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

• The pitch in Lucknow is batting-friendly, but it also provides assistance to bowlers as the game progresses.

• Pacers can extract good bounce, making stroke play easier for batsmen.

• Spinners come into play in the middle overs, especially as the pitch slows down.

• A score of around 170-180 can be considered competitive.

Probable Scenarios

• Powerplay Battle: LSG’s aggressive openers KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock will look to dominate PBKS’s pace attack featuring Rabada and Arshdeep.

• Spin Challenge: Ravi Bishnoi and Krunal Pandya could prove crucial in the middle overs against PBKS’s middle order.

• 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.

• Winning Probability:

  • Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): 60%

  • Punjab Kings (PBKS): 40%