LSG vs PBKS Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match?

Probuddha Bhattacharjee

LSG vs PBKS, IPL 2025; Winner Prediction For Match 13 [Source: iplt20.com]LSG vs PBKS, IPL 2025; Winner Prediction For Match 13 [Source: iplt20.com]

One of the exciting contests in the IPL 2025 season will unfold when Lucknow Super Giants take on Punjab Kings at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium. The two franchises bring dynamic squads to this encounter, setting the stage for a strategic battle at a venue with specific characteristics that could significantly influence the outcome.

How Will The Ekana Stadium Pitch Behave In IPL 2025?

The Ekana Stadium has historically offered a challenging surface with a distinct advantage to teams batting first. Recent data shows that teams batting first have won approximately 66.67% of matches at this venue, while teams batting second have struggled with a lower win percentage of 33.33%.

First-innings totals at the stadium average 165 runs, while teams chasing manage approximately 152 runs.

What makes Ekana particularly intriguing is its phase-wise scoring patterns. Our analysis reveals that death overs in the first innings yield the highest scoring rate at 10.49 runs per over, followed by powerplay at 8.90 runs per over, with the middle overs being less productive at 7.61 runs per over. However, in the second innings, death overs scoring drops significantly to just 6.58 runs per over, creating a dynamic where early momentum is crucial for chasing teams.

LSG vs PBKS Toss Prediction

Historical data from recent IPL seasons indicates that captains winning the toss at Ekana Stadium have predominantly chosen to bat first, with approximately 75% making this choice. This overwhelming stat reflects teams' recognition of the surface becoming more difficult as the match progresses.

Comprehensive venue analysis confirms that teams batting first have won 66.67% of matches at this stadium. Interestingly, the toss winner goes on to win the match 58.33% of the time, suggesting that winning the toss provides a tangible advantage at this venue.

LSG vs PBKS Predicted Score Today

Innings
Predicted Score
Win Probability If Achieved
1st Innings162-182LSG 60%, PBKS 40%
2nd Innings146-16635% win probability for chasing team

LSG vs PBKS Predicted Top Performers

Lucknow Super Giants

Player
Role
Form
Nicholas PooranBatter⬆️
Rishabh PantBatter
⬇️
Ravi Bishnoi
Bowler-

Punjab Kings

Player
Role
Form
Shreyas IyerBatter⬆️
Marcus StoinisAll-rounder⬇️
Arshdeep SinghBowler⬆️

LSG vs PBKS Momentum Shifters

Factor
Threshold
Statistical Impact
Powerplay Score>52 runs+18% win probability for batting team
Early Wickets≥2 in first 6 overs+23% win probability for bowling team
Big Over in Death≥18 runs in a single over+15% win probability for batting team
First Innings Total165-180 runs60% win probability for team batting first

LSG vs PBKS Win Probability

LSG vs PBKS Win Probability [Source: OneCricket]LSG vs PBKS Win Probability [Source: OneCricket]

LSG vs PBKS OneCricket's Predicted Winner

Lucknow Super Giants hold a slight edge over Punjab Kings based on in-depth analysis of current form and Ekana Stadium performance metrics.

The match ultimately presents a balanced contest, with LSG's home advantage at Ekana giving them a marginal edge, though PBKS's explosive batting cannot be underestimated if they gain early momentum.