Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 13th match of IPL 2025. LSG will host PBKS on their home ground in Lucknow on April 1, 2025.
After an early setback, LSG bounced back quickly to register their first win of the season. They overcame the mighty Sunrisers Hyderabad with a collective effort.
PBKS, on the other hand, have started with a win. They defeated Gujarat Titans with their powerful batting display led by skipper Shreyas Iyer.
Now both teams would like to carry the momentum, but only one of them will emerge as the winner. So they need to make decisions wisely in line with the match conditions.
Here we’ll look at Lucknow’s pitch and weather report for the LSG vs PBKS match in IPL 2025.
LSG vs PBKS, 13th Match, IPL 2025: Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | IPL 2025 |
| Match | LSG vs PBKS, 13th Match |
| Venue | BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| Date | April 1, 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Broadcast | Star Sports |
| Live Stream | JioHotstar |
Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow: IPL Stats
| Total Matches Played | 14 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 7 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 6 |
| No Result | 1 |
| Won Toss and Won Match | 8 |
| Lost Toss and Won Match | 5 |
| Average First Innings Total | 165 |
| Highest Team Total | 235/6 by KKR vs LSG |
| Lowest Team Total | 108/10 by LSG vs RCB |
The Ekana Cricket Stadium has hosted 14 matches across two IPL seasons in 2023 and 2024. And in those encounters, we have seen a balanced contest between bat and ball.
Lucknow has been helpful for bowlers, especially spinners, who dominate in the middle overs. The slow surface makes matters difficult for batters, with the average first innings total being 165.
LSG vs PBKS, 13th Match, IPL 2025: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow Pitch Report
Lucknow will likely have a slow pitch on offer, in contrast to the flat wickets we have seen at other venues. Batters can still make runs here, but they need to be patient for a while before setting themselves free.
Spinners will play a crucial role here, as they will find enough turn on offer. They will likely dictate terms in the middle-overs phase. Fast bowlers will get some initial help on the slow surface.
LSG vs PBKS, 13th Match, IPL 2025: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow Weather Report
Lucknow will have partly cloudy weather in the evening. But there won’t be a lot of humidity.
The temperature will be around 27 degrees Celsius at the start of the match, but it will drop below 25 as the game progresses.
