Match Day: Sunday, 4 May 2025
Fixture: Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants – Match 54, IPL 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala
LSG Captain: Rishabh Pant
As Lucknow Super Giants prepare to take on Punjab Kings in a high-pressure match, captain Rishabh Pant will be looking to lead from the front. Although Pant has had some impactful innings in the IPL over the years, his record against PBKS hasn’t been his best.
Let’s look at how the explosive left-hander has performed against PBKS in the IPL so far.
Rishabh Pant vs PBKS – IPL Head-to-Head Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches | 15 |
| Innings | 14 |
| Not Outs | 1 |
| Runs Scored | 200 |
| Highest Score | 39 |
| Batting Average | 15.38 |
| Balls Faced | 168 |
| Strike Rate | 119.04 |
| 50s | 0 |
| 100s | 0 |
| Ducks | 0 |
| Fours | 20 |
| Sixes | 6 |
See Also:- IPL 2025 Points Table
Expert View: Pant’s Struggles Against PBKS
Despite being one of the most aggressive and talented batters in T20 cricket, Rishabh Pant’s numbers against PBKS are underwhelming. In 14 innings, he has scored just 200 runs at an average of 15.38, which is far below his usual standards.
He hasn’t crossed the 40-run mark even once against Punjab and has no fifties to his name. His strike rate of 119.04 also suggests that PBKS bowlers have found ways to contain his big-hitting abilities over the years.
With LSG in a must-win situation, Pant will need to break his poor run against PBKS and deliver a captain’s knock. The Dharamsala pitch supports stroke play, and Pant has the chance to finally set the record straight with a meaningful innings today.
