Match Overview

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) are set to clash in the 13th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The encounter will take place at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on April 1, starting at 7:30 PM (IST). While this will be LSG’s first home game of the season, PBKS will be playing at a new venue.

Both teams enter this match with winning momentum. PBKS secured a thrilling victory over Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring contest, while LSG bounced back from a nail-biting loss to Delhi Capitals with a dominant performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad. PBKS will aim to maintain their winning streak, whereas LSG will look to capitalize on their home advantage.

The match promises an intense battle, with top international stars on both sides. LSG boasts talents like Rishabh Pant, Nicholas Pooran, and Mitchell Marsh, while PBKS has the likes of Yuzvendra Chahal, Shreyas Iyer, and Glenn Maxwell. A closely fought contest is expected.

LSG vs PBKS: Match Details

• Fixture: Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings, Match 13, IPL 2025
• Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
• Date & Time: Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 7:30 PM (IST)
• Live Telecast & Streaming: Sports18/Star Sports Network, JioHotstar

Pitch Report – Ekana Cricket Stadium

The pitch at Ekana Stadium has traditionally favored spinners, with its slow nature making stroke play challenging. The ball doesn’t come onto the bat easily, allowing slower bowlers to extract turn and grip.

With longer boundaries compared to other Indian grounds, spinners are likely to take advantage by flighting the ball. Pacers who use variations effectively could also make an impact. Batters will need to rotate the strike efficiently in the middle overs, while capitalizing on the Powerplay will be crucial.

Head-to-Head Record

LSG and PBKS have faced off four times in IPL history, with LSG holding a strong record of three wins compared to PBKS’s solitary victory. Punjab will be eager to improve their head-to-head performance.

• Total Matches Played: 4
• Wins by LSG: 3
• Wins by PBKS: 1
• No Result: 0
• Last Encounter: LSG defeated PBKS by 21 runs in 2024
• First Encounter: LSG won by 20 runs in 2022

Predicted Playing XIs

• Lucknow Super Giants:

Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (C & WK), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Shahbaz Ahmed, Shardul Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav.

Impact Substitutes: 

Abdul Samad / Manimaran Siddharth

• Punjab Kings:

Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (C), Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Suryansh Shedge, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal.

Impact Substitutes: 

Nehal Wadhera / Harpreet Brar

With both teams in good form and packed with match-winners, this contest is set to be an exciting showdown. Will LSG capitalize on their home conditions, or can PBKS extend their winning run? The stage is set for an enthralling battle in Lucknow!