LSG will host PBKS in Match 13. [Source - IPL/x.com]
Lucknow Super Giants will play their first home game of the season against Punjab Kings in the upcoming 13th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Tuesday, April 1st. The much anticipated contest will be played at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.
Lucknow Super Giants must be brimming with confidence after a convincing victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad away from home. They will now look to continue their winning momentum and secure maximum points in their first home game.
Meanwhile, Punjab Kings, led by Shreyas Iyer, will look to build on their thrilling last-over win against Gujarat in Ahmedabad. With another big away game ahead, the Kings will be hoping to make it two consecutive victories to start their campaign.
LSG vs PBKS Historical Overview in IPL
Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings have come up against each other a total of 4 times in IPL, where Lucknow has the upper hand with 3 wins, while the Kings have managed to emerge victorious only once.
Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings Probable Playing XI
Lucknow Super Giants
Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (C & WK), Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Avesh Khan, Shardul Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi and Digvesh Rathi.
Punjab Kings
Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (C), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Suryansh Shedge, Shashank Singh, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal.
Top Run-Scorers in LSG vs PBKS
We are considering only the players present in the current squad.
Marcus Stoinis - 107 runs
Marcus Stoinis has been terrific in IPL games involving these two sides. He has previously represented Lucknow in this fixture, scoring 107 runs at an average of 26.75 and a strike-rate of 159.70.
Nicholas Pooran - 87 runs
Nicholas Pooran has been one of the biggest match winners for Lucknow over the years. He has a great record in LSG vs PBKS fixtures as well where he has 87 runs at a strike-rate of 212.30 strike-rate.
Ayush Badoni - 60 runs
Ayush Badoni finds himself third in this list of highest run-scorers amongst the active players in both the teams. In a total of 4 innings against Punjab Kings, Badoni haz 60 runs at a strike-rate of 136.36.
Top Wicket-Takers In LSG vs PBKS
We are considering only the players present in the current squad.
Ravi Bishnoi - 5 wickets
Ravi Bishnoi has been a major contributor with the ball for the Lucknow franchise in their games against Punjab where the leg-spinner has 5 wickets at an average of 25 and a strike-rate of 16.20.
Arshdeep Singh - 4 wickets
Arshdeep Singh is the second name in this list of highest wicket-takers in this fixture. The left arm pacer has taken 4 wickets at an average of 32.25 and a strike-rate of 21 against Lucknow till date.
Yash Thakur - 4
Yash Thakur has taken part in LSG vs PBKS only once. Thakur was representing LSG back then and was at his best as he took a brilliant 4-wicket-haul, giving away 37 runs inside his four overs.
LSG vs PBKS Key Stats
Lucknow Super Giants’ Key Records
- Lucknow Super Giants has won last the two fixtures against Punjab Kings.
- Shardul Thakur is in fine form, taking a wicket every 6 balls this season so far - 6 wickets, 8.8 average and 6 strike-rate.
- Rishabh Pant has been struggling in the middle order big time, especially against leg spinners since 2024 IPL - 5 dismissals, 15.4 average, 118.5 strike-rate.
- Nicholas Pooran has been in great form and is one of the most dangerous batters in middle overs in IPL since 2023 - 614 runs, 55.82 average, 179.01 strike-rate.
- Additionally, Nicholas Pooran is yet to get dismissed inside the powerplay since joining LSG in 2023 - 88 runs, 0 dismissal, 258.8 strike-rate.
- Ravi Bishnoi is the highest wicket-taker in IPL matches at Lucknow - 15 wickets, 22.67 average and 17.80 strike-rate.
- LSG has started their season very well, especially with the bat inside the powerplay - 2 dismissals only, 133 runs, 184.72 strike-rate.
- However, LSG’s middle order is yet to fire this season - 17.8 average and 128.98 strike-rate.
Punjab Kings’ Key Records
- Glenn Maxwell has a clear weakness against left-arm spinners like we saw in the game against GT and his numbers since 2022 IPL are - 7 dismissals, 8.9 average, 126.5 strike-rate.
- Marcus Stoinis has an impressive record as a finisher in Lucknow - 58 runs, 207.14 strike-rate.
- Shreyas Iyer vs Shardul Thakur in IPL - 55 runs, 1 dismissal in six seasons he faced him and a strike-rate of 157.1.
- Yash Thakur has enjoyed bowling in Lucknow in IPL - 12 wickets, 23.08 average and 14.42 strike-rate.
- Suryansh Shedge can be a surprise package for PBKS as his recent domestic T20 batting numbers are - 131 runs, 43.66 average and 251.92 strike-rate.
- Shashank Singh loves playing right-arm wrist spinner in IPL, his numbers since last year - 89 runs, 0 dismissal, 247.2 strike-rate.
- However, Shashank struggles against finger spinners - 48 runs, 2 dismissals, 104.3 strike-rate.
- Yash Thakur can be a lethal option for Punjab in the death overs. His numbers in IPL (17-20) - 12 wickets, strike-rate of 12.3.
Records Which Could Be Broken In LSG vs PBKS Match 13 Of IPL 2025
- Rishabh Pant needs 1 dismissal to complete 100 IPL dismissals as a fielder/keeper.
- Shashank Singh is 33 runs away from completing his 500 IPL runs.
- Rishabh Pant needs 4 boundaries to complete 300 fours in IPL.
- Nicholas Pooran is 86 runs away from completing 2000 IPL runs.