πππππ :Β Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giantsβ
ππππ : May 04, Sunday
ππππ : 19:30 PM ISTββ
πππππ :β Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala, Indiaβ
ππππππππππ : Indian Premier League, 2025
Lucknow Super Giants’ challenge to strike form for a playoff berth
- Lucknow Super Giants have won only once in the last four games
- Punjab Kings’ openers Singh and Arya have made close to 700 runs
- Punjab Kings have more variety in their bowling attack
Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giantsβ
TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website.
PBKS vs LSG Match Prediction & Analysis
The competition has hit the roof in the Indian Premier League 2025, and the outcome of the next few games will decide the qualifiers for the playoffs. The Punjab Kings will look to take a step closer to the playoffs as they take on the Lucknow Super Giants in the 54th game. The Punjab Kings defeated the Chennai Super Kings in the last game. The Lucknow Super Giants will be under pressure after losing against the Mumbai Indians in their last match.
The Lucknow Super Giants have struggled with their consistency. They have lost the last three out of four games and seem to have lost steam at the most crucial time this season. The Punjab Kings have their batsmen in good form and shall look to build on that advantage. It is a must-win game for the Super Giants to keep hopes alive for the next round, and it will be interesting to see if they match up to the challenge.
TEAMS PREVIEW
Punjab Kings Preview
Shreyas Iyer will be confident heading into this game. The side defeated the Chennai Super Kings in the last game by 4 wickets. The batting lineup has done well in the last few games, and the side will look to bank on its strengths. Iyer would like the players to take inspiration from their earlier win against the Super Giants and seal a berth for themselves in the playoffs.
Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya have been a formidable opening pair this season, and the team expects them to deliver an electrifying start. Shreyas Iyer played a match-winning knock in the last game and shall look to add runs in the middle order with Nehal Wadhera and Shashank Singh. The side will also like quick runs in the lower middle order from Josh Inglis, Suryansh Shedge, and Marco Jansen.
On the bowling front, the team expects early strikes from Arshdeep Singh and Marco Jansen. Azmatullah Omarzai leaked runs in the last game, and he will look to avoid those mistakes and keep the scoring under check in the middle overs with Harpreet Brar. Yuzvendra Chahal has bowled match-winning spells and will look to deliver a strong show along with Suryansh Shedge.
Lucknow Super Giants Preview
Rishabh Pant’s team finds itself in a spot of bother. They went down against the Mumbai Indians by 54 runs in the last game. The side has dropped to the sixth position on the points table and needs a win to keep hopes alive. They suffered a big loss against the Punjab Kings earlier this season. Pant struggles with his form and must lead from the front in this must-win game.
The team needs a strong start from Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh, as early wickets have hurt them this season. Nicholas Pooran is the key player at No. 3 and must build partnerships with Rishab Pant and Ayush Badoni. David Miller is one of the best finishers in this format, and he will look to add quick runs in the lower middle order with Abdul Samad and Ravi Bishnoi.
The bowlers have struggled this season, and the team needs a good spell with the new ball from Manank Yadav and Prince Yadav. Ravi Bishnoi is the star bowler in the team, and he will look to contain the batters in the middle overs with Digvesh Singh Rathi. The team expects good spells in the supporting role from Avesh Khan and Markram.
Weather Conditions
There will be clear skies over Dharamshala, and we will see excellent batting conditions. There is little margin of error for the bowlers on this track as batsmen can play their strokes freely. The side batting first will be happy with 180 runs on the board, with the average first-innings score being 157 runs.
PBKS vs LSG Pitch Report
HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala, does offer something for the fast bowlers. The ball moves here, and it can create doubts among the batsmen. However, stroke players have done well due to the smaller size of the ground. Spinners must bowl tight lines, as the ball doesn’t turn here as much on other tracks in the country.
Toss: To Bat
The side batting first has an advantage on this track. The team that batted first won five times in the last six games. The ball moves late in the evening, making run chases difficult. The side winning the toss wouldn’t hesitate to bat first on this surface.
