The 13th match of the Indian Premier League 2025 will witness an exciting clash between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, on 1st April 2025, at 7:30 PM IST.Match Info
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings |
| Date | April 1, 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| Live Telecast | Star Sports, JioCinema |
| Streaming | Hotstar |
Match Preview
- LSG comes into the match with 1 win and 1 loss, currently 3rd on the points table.
- PBKS, on the other hand, has played only one match and won it convincingly, sitting 5th.
Highlights:
- Rishabh Pant will lead LSG for the first time at their home ground.
- PBKS’s Shreyas Iyer impressed with a 97* in their opening match.
- Nicholas Pooran is in red-hot form with 145 runs in two games.
Weather & Pitch Report
| Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Weather | Clear skies, warm evening (22–26°C), low humidity |
| Pitch Type | Balanced pitch with black & red soil strips |
| Average Score | 150–184 (depends on the strip used) |
| Dew Factor | Likely to impact 2nd innings |
| Winning Trend | 57% teams have won chasing at this venue |
- Red Soil Pitch: Better for batting, offers bounce to pacers and some spin.
- Black Soil Pitch: Slower, tougher for batting; helps spinners.
LSG vs PBKS Head-to-Head Record
| Total Matches | LSG Wins | PBKS Wins |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 1 |
Recent Form in IPL 2025
LSG: W, L
PBKS: W
Fantasy Cricket Tips
- Top-order batters and death-over bowlers can fetch good fantasy points.
- Spinners may play a big role if black soil pitch is used.
- Dew could affect second-innings bowling – chase-friendly game.
Read Also:- LSG vs PBKS Head to Head
Probable Playing XI
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
- Rishabh Pant (C & WK)
- Nicholas Pooran
- Mitchell Marsh
- David Miller
- Aiden Markram
- Ayush Badoni
- Abdul Samad
- Shardul Thakur
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Avesh Khan
- Digvesh Singh
Impact Players: Shamar Joseph, M Siddharth
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
- Shreyas Iyer (C)
- Prabhsimran Singh (WK)
- Priyansh Arya
- Glenn Maxwell
- Marcus Stoinis
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Shashank Singh
- Suryansh Shedge
- Marco Jansen
- Arshdeep Singh
- Yuzvendra Chahal
Impact Players: Vyshak Vijaykumar, Harpreet Brar
Injury Update
No injuries reported for either team. Both sides are expected to play with a full-strength squad.
Players to Watch & Fantasy Picks
Top Captain Choices
| Player | Team | Why Pick? |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Pooran | LSG | 145 runs in 2 matches, explosive form |
| Shreyas Iyer | PBKS | 97* in opening match |
| Marcus Stoinis | PBKS | All-round ability |
| Mitchell Marsh | LSG | 124 runs in 2 matches |
| Rishabh Pant | LSG | Aggressive top-order batsman |
See Alos:- LSG vs PBKS Toss Prediction
Top Vice-Captain Choices
| Player | Team | Strengths |
|---|---|---|
| Glenn Maxwell | PBKS | All-rounder, spin bowling backup |
| Priyansh Arya | PBKS | Aggressive opener |
| Shardul Thakur | LSG | 6 wickets in 2 matches |
Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team
Small League Team
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Wicket-Keepers | Nicholas Pooran (C), Rishabh Pant |
| Batters | Mitchell Marsh, Shreyas Iyer, David Miller |
| All-Rounders | Marcus Stoinis (VC), Glenn Maxwell |
| Bowlers | Shardul Thakur, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Vyshak Vijaykumar |
Grand League Team
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Wicket-Keepers | Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant |
| Batters | Priyansh Arya, David Miller, Shreyas Iyer |
| All-Rounders | Glenn Maxwell (VC), Aiden Markram, Marcus Stoinis |
| Bowlers | Shardul Thakur (C), Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi |
Expert Opinion
“Keep an eye on the pitch report – if it’s a red soil surface, stack your team with spinners like Bishnoi and Chahal. If it’s the black soil pitch, consider big hitters and death-over bowlers.“
Final Prediction
With better momentum, home advantage, and firepower in both departments, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) hold a slight edge over Punjab Kings.
