PBKS vs LSG Toss Update, Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch – IPL 2025, Match 54

PBKS vs LSG, IPL 2025: Dream11 Predictions For Match 54 [Source: AP Photos]

Punjab Kings (PBKS) will face Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the 54th match of IPL 2025. The match will be played at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on 4th May at 7:30 PM IST.

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, fantasy cricket tips, pitch report, the top player picks, and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.

PBKS vs LSG Toss Update

Lucknow Super Giants won the toss and they will field first

PBKS Team Changes: Marcu Stoinis comes in
LSG Team Changes: Akash Singh in the team

Hot Picks For PBKS vs LSG Dream11 Team Today

Punjab Kings

Shreyas Iyer

• IPL 2025 Form: 360 Runs in 10 Matches
• The PBKS captain has been in excellent touch this season, averaging 51.42 with a strike rate of 180.90. Shreyas Iyer's ability to accelerate against both pace and spin makes him a must-have fantasy pick for this high-altitude encounter.

Prabhsimran Singh

• IPL 2025 Form: 346 Runs in 10 Matches
• The explosive wicketkeeper-batter has been striking at an impressive 165.55, providing consistent starts for PBKS. Prabhsimran Singh's aggressive batting style and ability to maximize the powerplay makes him a valuable fantasy option at the high-scoring Dharamsala venue.

Arshdeep Singh

• IPL 2025 Form: 13 Wickets in 10 Matches
• Leading PBKS's bowling attack with both economy (8.50) and wicket-taking ability, Arshdeep Singh has been particularly effective at the death. His ability to execute yorkers and slower deliveries makes him a premium fantasy choice against LSG's power-hitters.

Lucknow Super Giants

Nicholas Pooran

• IPL 2025 Form: 404 Runs in 10 Matches
• The explosive left-hander has been LSG's highest run-scorer this season, averaging 44.88 with a phenomenal strike rate of 203.01. Nicholas Pooran's six-hitting prowess is perfectly suited for Dharamsala's shorter boundaries and favourable batting conditions.

Mitchell Marsh

• IPL 2025 Form: 378 Runs in 9 Matches
• The powerful all-rounder has been consistent throughout the tournament, averaging 42.00 with a strike rate of 158.82. Mitchell Marsh's ability to build an innings and then accelerate makes him an excellent fantasy option, especially considering the venue's batting-friendly nature.

Shardul Thakur

• IPL 2025 Form: 12 Wickets in 9 Matches
• The versatile pacer has been LSG's leading wicket-taker with an average of 28.00 and best figures of 4/28. Shardul Thakur's knack for breaking partnerships in the middle overs makes him a smart fantasy pick for this crucial encounter.

PBKS vs LSG Match 54 Weather And Pitch Today

Weather - The weather in Dharamsala is expected to be clear with mild temperatures. The evening temperature during the game will hover around 17°C with about 8% chance of rain.

Pitch - The pitch at HPCA Stadium has been consistently batting-friendly in the last two seasons, with an average first innings score of 189. Based on our analysis, the surface offers excellent bounce and carry, allowing batters to play their shots with confidence. The shorter boundaries and high altitude further favours aggressive batting, with an average of 9.26 runs per over being scored at this venue. As the match progresses, the middle overs show a slight dip in scoring rate, but the death overs accelerate dramatically to 11.62 runs per over. The powerplay yields consistent returns at 9.14 runs per over.

HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala - Record Of Chasing Team

The HPCA Stadium has shown a consistent trend favouring teams batting first in recent matches. First innings have averaged 202 runs compared to 177 in second innings.

Teams batting first have won 75% of matches in the last two seasons at this venue, indicating a significant advantage. The powerplay overs have seen consistent scoring rates yielding an average of 56 runs. Death overs remain the most productive for batting, accounting for approximately a quarter of total runs scored.

In terms of wicket-taking phases, the death overs have seen the highest wicket-falling rate with an average of 0.51 wickets per over, while the middle overs follow closely with 0.31 wickets per over. 

PBKS vs LSG Match 54 Captain And Vice-captain Picks

PBKS vs LSG Match 54 Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

PBKS vs LSG, Dream11 Team 1 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeepers: Nicholas Pooran, Prabhsimran Singh
Batters: Mitchell Marsh, Shreyas Iyer, Priyansh Arya
All-rounders: Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen
Bowlers: Yuzvendra Chahal, Avesh Khan, Shardul Thakur, Arshdeep Singh

Captain: Nicholas Pooran
Vice-captain: Shreyas Iyer

PBKS vs LSG Match 54 Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues

PBKS vs LSG, Dream11 Team 2 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeepers: Nicholas Pooran, Prabhsimran Singh
Batters: Mitchell Marsh, Shreyas Iyer, Ayush Badoni, Nehal Wadhera
All-rounder: Marco Jansen
Bowlers: Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Mayank Yadav

Captain: Prabhsimran Singh
Vice-captain: Arshdeep Singh

PBKS vs LSG Match 58 Expert Advice

Batting first presents a significant advantage at Dharamsala - teams setting targets have won 75% of matches at this venue in the last two seasons. Fantasy players should prioritize selection from the team that wins the toss and elects to bat.

Death overs yield maximum returns at HPCA Stadium, with batters scoring at nearly 12 runs per over in the final four. Nicholas Pooran and Shreyas Iyer stand out as essential picks given their finishing capabilities. The final over consistently delivers wickets, making death specialists valuable.

For bowling selections, medium pacers have proven most effective at this ground. Based on both teams' performances and the pitch characteristics, a high-scoring contest can be expected with a likely 190+ first innings total in what should be an evenly matched encounter.

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