The much-anticipated clash between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the IPL 2025 is set to take place at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. Both teams have had a mixed run in the tournament so far and will be looking to secure a crucial win.
Match Preview
Punjab Kings come into this match with an impressive win over Gujarat Titans, while Lucknow Super Giants have been inconsistent, winning their first game against Sunrisers Hyderabad but losing narrowly to Delhi Capitals. With key players in form, both teams will be keen to put on a strong performance.
LSG vs PBKS IPL 2025 Predicted XIs
Punjab Kings Predicted XI:
- Prabhsimran Singh (w)
- Priyansh Arya
- Shreyas Iyer (c)
- Shashank Singh
- Marcus Stoinis
- Glenn Maxwell
- Suryansh Shedge
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Marco Jansen
- Arshdeep Singh
- Yuzvendra Chahal
Impact Sub: Vijaykumar Vyshak
Lucknow Super Giants Predicted XI:
- Mitchell Marsh
- Aiden Markram
- Nicholas Pooran
- Rishabh Pant (w/c)
- Ayush Badoni
- David Miller
- Shahbaz Ahmed
- Shardul Thakur
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Avesh Khan
- Prince Yadav
Impact Sub: Digvesh Rathi
Team Analysis
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
Punjab Kings have a strong batting lineup led by Shreyas Iyer. With the likes of Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis, they have powerful all-rounders who can turn the game in their favor. Their bowling attack, spearheaded by Yuzvendra Chahal and Arshdeep Singh, gives them a strong defense strategy.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
LSG relies on the experience of Rishabh Pant, Nicholas Pooran, and Mitchell Marsh in their batting order. Their bowling attack, though slightly affected by injuries, still boasts a strong lineup with Ravi Bishnoi and Shardul Thakur leading the charge.
Key Battles to Watch
- Rishabh Pant vs Yuzvendra Chahal: A battle between an aggressive batsman and a seasoned spinner.
- Shreyas Iyer vs Ravi Bishnoi: Can Bishnoi trap Iyer with his variations?
- Marcus Stoinis vs Shardul Thakur: Two all-rounders who can change the course of the game with both bat and ball.
LSG vs PBKS IPL 2025 Squads
Punjab Kings Squad:
Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Suryansh Shedge, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Nehal Wadhera, Praveen Dubey, Harpreet Brar, Vishnu Vinod, Yash Thakur, Aaron Hardie, Kuldeep Sen, Harnoor Singh, Musheer Khan, Pyla Avinash, Xavier Bartlett, Lockie Ferguson, Josh Inglis.
Lucknow Super Giants Squad:
Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Prince Yadav, Mitchell Marsh, Manimaran Siddharth, Himmat Singh, Akash Maharaj Singh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Matthew Breetzke, Aryan Juyal, RS Hangargekar, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Akash Deep, Mayank Yadav, Shamar Joseph, Arshin Kulkarni.
Match Details
- Match: Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings, IPL 2025
- Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
- Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
Conclusion
This match is expected to be a thrilling contest between two evenly matched sides. With Punjab Kings aiming for the top spot and Lucknow Super Giants eager to bounce back from their last defeat, fans can expect an intense game of cricket. Stay tuned for live updates and post-match analysis!