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PBKS vs LSG Match Analysis

The Punjab Kings will take on the Lucknow Super Giants in the 54th match of the IPL 2025 season at the picturesque HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on May 4, 2025. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST under lights.

Punjab Kings, led by Shreyas Iyer, have shown patches of brilliance this season but lack consistency in all departments. Their batting lineup boasts explosive talents, but frequent collapses have hampered their campaigns. 

Lucknow Super Giants, captained by the dynamic Rishabh Pant, have been a well-balanced unit but were recently jolted by a heavy defeat. With strong Indian and overseas names in both batting and bowling, LSG remains a dangerous outfit on any given day. 

Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants Team Preview & Squads

Punjab Kings

Shreyas Iyer brings a wealth of experience and calm coaching leadership to the Punjab Kings this season. His trademark stroke play and ability to conduct the middle order with some sensibility will be crucial.

PBKS’s batting order is full of power — Josh Inglis, Prabhsimran Singh, and Marcus Stoinis are all match-winners. Shreyas Iyer is a stabilizer in the middle order, while Azmatullah Omarzai and Nehal Wadhera add even more flexibility. They have got enough depth that they could bat confidently to No. 8.

The bowling group had a healthy mix of pace and spin. Pace rockstars Arshdeep Singh and Lockie Ferguson are leading the charge with the ball showing pace, while a number of spin options are available in Yuzvendra Chahal and Harpreet Brar.

In their last game, PBKS narrowly beat Chennai Super Kings in an exciting match at Chepauk. CSK scored 190, and PBKS chased it successfully in the last over with 2 balls remaining, for a total of 194/6. Marcus Stoinis was a big contribution for the success along with, Prabhsimran Singh in the chase. 

Punjab Kings Squad

Punjab Kings

Shreyas Iyer (c), Arshdeep Singh, Priyansh Arya, Pyla Avinash, Azmatullah Omarzai, Xavier Bartlett, Yuzvendra Chahal, Praveen Dubey, Lockie Ferguson, Aaron Hardie, Harnoor Singh, Harpreet Brar, Josh Inglis (wk), Marco Jansen, Musheer Khan, Prabhsimran Singh, Kuldeep Sen, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Suryansh Shedge, Vishnu Vinod, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Nehal Wadhera, Yash Thakur

Lucknow Super Giants

Rishabh Pant is leading Lucknow with his typical aggression and style, and as a wicketkeeper-batter with an aggressive batting approach, he gives LSG explosive starts. His on-field energy and decision making behind the stumps are key to some of their tighter finishes.

The LSG batting unit has some heavy hitters in David Miller, Nicholas Pooran, and Mitchell Marsh. The top and middle order is packed with left-right combinations, giving flexibility during different match situations. Ayush Badoni and Shahbaz Ahmed provide handy finishing abilities.

The bowling attack of LSG will feature express pacer Mayank Yadav backed up by the variation of Shardul Thakur. Ravi Bishnoi has proven to be an efficient spinner through the middle overs. And installing Shamar Joseph and Akash Deep in the bowling lineup gives it depth and raw pace.

In their last outing, LSG were thoroughly outplayed by Mumbai Indians. MI scored 215/7, and in reply, LSG crumbled under pressure to finish at 161. Despite a brisk start by Pant, the middle order failed to capitalize. The team will be eager to rectify their mistakes and bounce back.

Lucknow Super Giants Squad

Lucknow Super Giants

Rishabh Pant (c) (wk), Abdul Samad, Akash Deep, Akash Singh, Avesh Khan, Ayush Badoni, Matthew Breetzke, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Himmat Singh, Shamar Joseph, Aryan Juyal, Arshin Kulkarni, Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, David Miller, Nicholas Pooran, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Rathi, Ravi Bishnoi, Shahbaz Ahmed, Manimaran Siddharth, Shardul Thakur, Mayank Yadav

PBKS vs LSG Outfield Report

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala

In Dharamsala, this is generally a good surface for seamers on the first day, with pace and bounce available early in the game. Once we get into the second part of the match it is usually a better surface for batsmen, as it does have some consistent bounce and will carry. 

The weather forecast for match day predicts clear skies and pleasant conditions with temperatures hovering around 16–20°C. The cool mountain air might assist swing bowlers in the initial overs. Dew could play a role in the second innings, making chasing a preferable option.

Historically, first-innings scores at Dharamsala hover between 160 and 180, but scores above 190 are often match-winning. The highest IPL score here is 232/2, while teams have also been bowled out for under 120. If a team bats first and posts around 190, they’ll have a strong chance, although dew makes chasing tempting.

Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In their last 5 encounters, the head-to-head record is fairly even, with both teams sharing wins. 

PBKS vs LSG Prediction

According to cricket analysts Punjab Kings have a 55% chance of Winning.

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.