PBKS vs LSG IPL 2025 Predictions: The 13th game of the IPL 2025 season will feature Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on April 1, 2025. The two teams are trying to gain steam in the competition after achieving a win each in their last game.
Head-to-Head Record: PBKS vs LSG in IPL
Now, Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants have played four IPL matches against each other. The next match will be their fifth where LSG have won 3 games and PBKS has won 1. Punjab Kings will strive to settle the record at Ekana Cricket Stadium.
IPL 2025 Points Table Overview
Lucknow Super Giants are occupying third place, having one won out of 2 matches totaling 2 points, while Punjab Kings are sitting in fifth place with the same win/loss and the same 2 points. This match will be very important for both teams, as they would not like to drop down to the bottom half of the point table.- LSG Record: 1 win, 2 points- PBKS Record: 1 win, 2 points
Recent Results: PBKS vs LSG- Punjab Kings (PBKS) began their IPL 2025 trial with a thrilling 11-run victory over Gujarat Titans in their opening match.- Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) came off a 5-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in their previous match and did it with a great performance, all-round.
Match Information: LSG vs PBKS
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– Date: April 1, 2025
– Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Ekana Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch of Ekana Cricket Stadium has traditionally been seen as bowler-friendly, especially towards spinners. The pitch is slow, and the ball normally gets stuck which is difficult for batsmen. In the IPL 2024 stage, no team managed to score more than 200 runs at this ground suggesting that again, bowlers could be the favorites. Both teams will need to adapt to the pitch and get the advantage.
Most Likely Playing XIs: LSG vs PBKS IPL 2025
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Most Likely Playing XI:
1. Mitchell Marsh
2. Aiden Markram
3. Nicholas Pooran
4. Rishabh Pant (Captain & Wicketkeeper)
5. Ayush Badoni
6. David Miller
7. Abdul Samad
8. Shardul Thakur
9. Prince Yadav
10. Ravi Bishnoi
11. Avesh Khan
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Most Likely Playing XI:
1. Priyansh Arya
2. Prabhsimran Singh (Wicketkeeper)
3. Shreyas Iyer (Captain)
4. Azmatullah Umarzai
5. Glenn Maxwell
6. Marcus Stoinis
7. Shashank Singh
8. Suryansh Shedge
9. Marco Jensen
10. Arshdeep Singh
11. Yuzvendra Chahal
Likely the Best Performer of the Match
– Likely Best Batter: Nicholas Pooran
Nicholas Pooran’s aggressive batting performance in the previous match makes him a player to look out for. In his last innings against SRH, he hit 70 runs from 26 balls, with 6 fours and 6 sixes. His quick-scoring ability will be vital for Lucknow Super Giants.
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– Likely Best Bowler: Arshdeep Singh
Arshdeep Singh’s ball play can prove to be a deciding factor for PBKS in this game. He took 2 wickets for 36 runs in his 4-over stint against Gujarat Titans, and his talent to play under pressure will make him one of the deciding bowlers in this game.
PBKS vs LSG Predictions: Who Will Win IPL 2025 Match?
Scenario 1: PBKS Wins the Toss and Chooses to Bowl First
– Powerplay Score 60-70 runs
– First Innings Score (LSG): 180-190 runs
– Result: Punjab Kings likely to win
If PBKS decides to bowl first, they might hold LSG to a satisfactory score of about 180-190 runs, which is a difficult but attainable target at Ekana Cricket Stadium. With their powerful bowling unit, Punjab Kings might successfully chase down the target.
Scenario 2: LSG Wins the Toss and Chooses to Bowl First
– Powerplay Score: 55-65 runs
– First Innings Score (PBKS): 170-180 runs
– Result: Lucknow Super Giants are likely to win
In case Lucknow Super Giants prefer to bowl first, they might allow a greater score of 170-180 runs, but with the pitch expected to slow down, LSG will be at ease in chasing down this score. Their bowling unit, spearheaded by Ravi Bishnoi and Avesh Khan, will likely turn the game in their favor.
PBKS vs LSG IPL 2025 Match Prediction
This is going to be an exciting encounter between two closely matched sides. Although both sides have an equally strong lineup, Lucknow Super Giants might have the upper hand with their recent victory and stronger bowling attack. Yet, Punjab Kings, with the firepower of Shreyas Iyer and Arshdeep Singh, cannot be counted out.
Last Prediction: Lucknow Super Giants will win the IPL 2025 match against Punjab Kings.
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