IPL 2025: PBKS vs LSG Match 54 Overview – Pitch Report, Playing XI & Head-to-Head
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Punjab Kings (PBKS) host Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 54 of the IPL 2025 at their home ground, Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala, on Sunday, May 04.
This is the second time both teams are facing each other in the IPL 2025 season. On April 1st, they met at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, where PBKS won by 8 wickets against LSG.
PBKS is currently in fourth place on the points table with 13 points from 10 matches. In their previous match, they defeated CSK by 4 wickets and are emerging as one of the strong contenders this season.
Meanwhile, LSG is in sixth place on the points table with 10 points from 10 matches. In their last match, they suffered a 54-run loss against MI. LSG is suffering from two consecutive defeats and is aiming for a strong comeback. The upcoming matches will be crucial for LSG’s chances of qualifying for the playoffs.
PBKS vs LSG Match Details
| Match | Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants, Match 54, IPL 2025 |
| Venue | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala |
| Date & Time | Sunday, May 04, 2025, 7:30 PM (IST) |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming Details | JioStar Network Channels, JioHotstar (App & Website) |
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Pitch and Conditions
In TATA IPL 2025, this is the first match being hosted at the Dharamsala venue. The average first-innings score in IPL matches here is 184. The pitch looks quite favourable to the team batting first. Out of the 13 IPL games previously played at this ground, teams batting first have won 8, while the chasing sides have managed only 5 victories.
The captain who wins the toss would choose to bat first, looking at the present conditions.
PBKS vs LSG Probable Playing XI
Punjab Kings
Priyansh Arya, Nehal Wadhera, Shreyas Iyer (C), Shashank Singh, Josh Inglis (WK), Suryansh Shedge, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Impact Player
Prabhsimran Singh
Lucknow Super Giants
Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (C & WK), Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Rathi, Mayank Yadav.
Impact Player
David Miller
PBKS vs LSG Head-to-Head Overview
| Matches Played | 5 |
| Won by Punjab Kings | 2 |
| Won by Lucknow Super Giants | 3 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Last match | April 1, 2025 |
IPL 2025 Points Table
| Pos | Team | Mat | Won | Lost | Points | NRR |
| 1 | Mumbai Indians | 11 | 7 | 4 | 14 | 1.274 |
| 2 | Gujarat Titans | 10 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 0.867 |
| 3 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 10 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 0.521 |
| 4 | Punjab Kings | 10 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 0.199 |
| 5 | Delhi Capitals | 10 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 0.362 |
| 6 | Lucknow Super Giants | 10 | 5 | 5 | 10 | -0.325 |
| 7 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 10 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 0.271 |
| 8 | Rajasthan Royals (E) | 11 | 3 | 8 | 6 | -0.78 |
| 9 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 10 | 3 | 7 | 6 | -1.192 |
| 10 | Chennai Super Kings (E) | 10 | 2 | 8 | 4 | -1.211 |
Note: Points Table as on 02 April 2025 11:59 PM (IST)
