Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings rivalry has provided drama and unforgettable moments that fans cannot stop talking about, with more action expected in Dharamsala, making the Lucknow Super Giants Vs Punjab Kings Match Scorecard even more exciting this time around.
LSG have enjoyed success against PBKS throughout IPL history, winning three out of four meetings between them and LSG in IPL history. But under new head coach Shreyas Iyer’s helm at PBKS they hope to change things around this time around.
| Date | Match | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 May 2025 | PBKS vs LSG | PBKS 236/5, LSG 199/7 | PBKS won by 37 runs |
| 01 Apr 2025 | LSG vs PBKS | LSG 171/7, PBKS 177/2 | PBKS won by 8 wickets |
| 30 Mar 2024 | LSG vs PBKS | LSG 199/8, PBKS 178/5 | LSG won by 21 runs |
| 28 Apr 2023 | PBKS vs LSG | LSG 257/5, PBKS 201 | LSG won by 56 runs |
| 15 Apr 2023 | LSG vs PBKS | LSG 159/8, PBKS 161/8 | PBKS won by 2 wickets |
LSG vs PBKS
On Sunday at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala, Punjab Kings and LSG face-off to determine who earns a playoff berth.
Both teams have had mixed fortunes this season; with PBKS leading after winning their previous match while LSG lost out. It should be an exciting contest as both squads boast some powerful hitters in their rosters.
As hosts, LSG are favourites in this match as they boast the better record against visitors this season. But much will depend on both bowlers delivering excellent performances;
left-arm spearhead Arshdeep Singh from LSG provides swing and bounce with over 20 IPL wickets while fellow left-arm quick Marco Jansen adds death-overs options while Yuzvendra Chahal provides middle over wicket-taking thrusts as well.
PBKS will come into this game fresh off their win against Chennai Super Kings and looking to build momentum towards a top-4 finish under Shreyas Iyer and company.
PBKS may have experienced an underwhelming start to their season, yet still boasts several high-caliber players such as Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran and Rishabh Pant who have shown improvement over recent games. Yet still need consistency in their batting.
Mayank Yadav will be key in terms of bowling performance for PBKS this season and must maintain his fitness to avoid ending in the bottom half of the table. His form has fluctuated greatly so far this campaign; therefore his performance in Dharamsala will likely prove crucial. In addition, all other bowlers must contribute effectively if PBKS hope to avoid staying near the bottom.
Match Predictions
Punjab Kings will look to build on their recent victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad by continuing their winning streak and making an attempt at breaking into the top four in their table.
They boast one of the strongest squads in the competition led by Shreyas Iyer who has made a case for himself as captain in this league.
He leads from the front, motivating his young team without placing undue strain on themselves. Punjab boasts one of the strongest bowling attacks in world cricket with pacer Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal along with spinners Yansen and Omarzai leading their charge.
LSG’s batting performance was solid with Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram providing solid starts, followed by Nicholas Pooran and Avesh Khan having an off-colour game in the middle. Bowlers Ravi Bishnoi, Mayank Yadav and Ayush Badoni proving capable support to Shardul Thakur.
Head-to-Head Record
Punjab Kings earned their victory against LSG with an explosive 236 for 5, with Shreyas Iyer leading his team to score 236 runs at Dharamsala and win by 37 runs, setting a second-highest total since 2004’s Mumbai Indians’ 422 total; only Mumbai Indians’ 422 had been higher.
Punjab Kings showed signs of being motivated this season under Shreyas Iyer while LSG have taken on new leadership under Rishabh Pant and will aim to improve upon their 7th-place finish from 2024; head-to-head record is an irrelevant tiebreaker; strength of schedule should always take precedence when considering performance comparison.
Schedule
LSG have won only one of four previous meetings between these teams, but are looking to change things this season. After suffering through a difficult 2024 campaign where they finished seventh and missed playoff contention, new captain Rishabh Pant and mentor Gautam Gambhir will look to turn things around this time around.
PBKS are firm favourites to win this matchup and currently sit second on the points table after an outstanding performance against Mumbai Indians last week, setting a new record for highest T20 match-aggregate ever witnessed at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala.
Their lineup features international stars like Chris Gayle, Shakib Al Hasan, Mohsin Khan, Ravi Bishnoi and Mayank Agarwal who add depth to their squad.
