​As the Punjab Kings (PBKS) prepare to face the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 13 of IPL 2025 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, on April 1, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST, all eyes are on PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer. Known for his consistent performances, Iyer’s track record against LSG and at the Ekana Stadium offers valuable insights ahead of this encounter.​
Shreyas Iyer vs. Lucknow Super Giants
During his tenure with the Delhi Capitals (DC) from 2022 to 2024, Iyer faced LSG in 4 matches, accumulating a total of 117 runs. His performance breakdown is as follows:​
| Stat | Value |
| Runs | 117 |
| Span | 2022-2024 |
| Matches (Mat) | 4 |
| Innings (Inns) | 4 |
| Not Outs (NO) | 1 |
| Highest Score (HS) | 50 |
| Average (Ave) | 39 |
| Balls Faced (BF) | 91 |
| Strike Rate (SR) | 128.57 |
| 100s | 0 |
| 50s | 1 |
| 0s | 0 |
| 4s | 14 |
| 6s | 3 |
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This data underscores Iyer’s ability to anchor the innings and contribute significantly against LSG.​
Shreyas Iyer at Ekana Cricket Stadium
Iyer’s experience at the Ekana Stadium includes 1 IPL match, where he scored 23 runs off 15 balls, achieving a strike rate of 153.33. His performance details are:​
| Stat | Value |
| Runs | 23 |
| Matches (Mat) | 1 |
| Innings (Inns) | 1 |
| Not Outs (NO) | 0 |
| Highest Score (HS) | 23 |
| Average (Ave) | 23 |
| Balls Faced (BF) | 15 |
| Strike Rate (SR) | 153.33 |
| 100s | 0 |
| 50s | 0 |
| 0s | 0 |
| 4s | 3 |
| 6s | 0 |
Although a limited sample, this performance indicates Iyer’s capability to score briskly at this venue.​
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Recent Form and Leadership
In IPL 2025, Iyer has transitioned to PBKS, bringing his leadership skills to the forefront. Notably, he led from the front with an unbeaten 97 off 42 deliveries against the Gujarat Titans, showcasing his form and intent.
Venue Insights: Ekana Cricket Stadium
The Ekana Stadium is known for its bowler-friendly pitches, often assisting spinners and seamers relying on variations. The average first-innings score here since 2023 is 169, suggesting that high-scoring games are less common.
As PBKS takes on LSG in Lucknow, Shreyas Iyer’s past performances against LSG and his experience at the Ekana Stadium position him as a key player to watch. His leadership and current form could be instrumental in navigating the challenging conditions and steering PBKS to victory.
