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LSG vs PBKS Highlights, IPL 2025: Dominant batting display powers Punjab Kings to 8-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Apr 01, 2025, 23:22:45 IST

LSG vs PBKS Highlights, IPL 2025: Dominant batting display powers Punjab Kings to 8-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants

LSG vs PBKS Live Score, IPL 2025: Despite Arshdeep Singh's impressive 3-43, including an early dismissal of Mitchell Marsh, Lucknow Super Giants recovered from a shaky start to post 171/7. Nicholas Pooran's aggressive 44 and crucial late-innings contributions from Ayush Badoni (41) and Abdul Samad powered LSG, overcoming key wickets taken by Glenn Maxwell and Yuzvendra Chahal, on a challenging Ekana pitch.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a high-stakes IPL 2025 clash at the Ekana International Stadium, aiming to secure their first home victory of the season.

Skipper Rishabh Pant, under scrutiny after two underwhelming performances, will be determined to deliver a match-winning knock in front of the home crowd. LSG’s batting lineup has been explosive, with Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh stepping up in their last game against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Meanwhile, all-rounder Shardul Thakur impressed with a four-wicket haul, strengthening the team’s bowling attack.

The slow nature of the Ekana pitch means spinners will have a key role to play. LSG have stacked their lineup with three spin options, relying heavily on Ravi Bishnoi. Punjab Kings, on the other hand, will look to their spin spearhead Yuzvendra Chahal to make an impact, with Glenn Maxwell also expected to contribute with the ball.

A major talking point will be the battle between the IPL’s two most expensive players—Pant (Rs 27 crore) and Shreyas Iyer (Rs 26.75 crore). While Pant has struggled so far, Iyer showcased his class with a match-winning 97* off 42 balls against Gujarat Titans. Punjab Kings will take confidence from their skipper’s form and look to exploit any weaknesses in LSG’s lineup.

With both teams boasting firepower in both batting and bowling, fans can expect a thrilling encounter. LSG will be desperate to turn their home ground into a fortress, while PBKS will be keen to build on their early-season form. Can Pant silence his critics with a captain’s knock, or will Iyer continue his dominant run? All eyes will be on Lucknow as these two teams battle for crucial IPL points.

Teams:

Punjab Kings Squad: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Suryansh Shedge, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Harpreet Brar, Nehal Wadhera, Praveen Dubey, Vishnu Vinod, Yash Thakur, Aaron Hardie, Kuldeep Sen, Harnoor Singh, Musheer Khan, Pyla Avinash, Xavier Bartlett, Lockie Ferguson, Josh Inglis

Lucknow Super Giants Squad: Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Prince Yadav, Mitchell Marsh, Manimaran Siddharth, Himmat Singh, Akash Maharaj Singh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Matthew Breetzke, Aryan Juyal, RS Hangargekar, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Akash Deep, Mayank Yadav, Shamar Joseph, Arshin Kulkarni

23:22 (IST) Apr 01

IPL 2025: As it happened in LSG vs PBKS...

Prabhsimran Singh's explosive 69 off 34 balls led Punjab Kings to an eight-wicket victory against Lucknow Super Giants in their IPL 2025 clash. Chasing 172, Punjab's aggressive approach was bolstered by Arshdeep Singh's 3/43. Despite Nicholas Pooran's 44, LSG managed only 171/7. Captain Shreyas Iyer and Nehal Wadhera ensured the win in just 16.2 overs.

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23:06 (IST) Apr 01

As everyone knows, he's such a legend (talking about coach Ponting). He's always very positive. He doesn't think about what-ifs. He's asked us to back our game. Have practiced those shots a lot in the nets (the sweeps and switch hits). This is one platform which can help you achieve your goal of playing for India.

Prabhsimran Singh, Player of the Match

23:06 (IST) Apr 01

It is the start we required. Boys played their role really well. Every individual contributed to the best of their ability and whatever was discussed in the team meeting, we implemented really well. To be honest, there's no right combination. Just that the camaraderie and synergy has to click at the right time. I feel all teams have the right potential to go out there and win the game. It's just that you need to have the similar kind of mindset when you go out there. I always try to be in the present as much as possible. Even this innings is now history for me. Just want to focus on the next one now.

Shreyas Iyer, PBKS captain

22:51 (IST) Apr 01

We needed this win as well, Shreyas bhai and all played really well, our bowlers bowled well and the way Prabhsimran batted was really good too. I didn’t feel much nerves but I didn’t know that I would be playing today so I had brought only one kit with me, later I got to know that I’m playing today. When I went into bat, I wanted to play my shots and take my chances. The way Shreyas has been captaining the side it has been great, the way he told me to go with the flow of the game, it’s great. The experience which I gained in these last two years, I wanted to showcase my experience here with Punjab. That’s how I have been preparing. He is one of the best coaches I have worked under, I have never heard a negative word from Ricky Ponting till now. He only talks positive things, when a coach gives such remarks, it rubs off on you.

Nehal Wadhera (43* off 25) after his PBKS debut

22:47 (IST) Apr 01

IPL Live Score: Skipper Rishabh Pant shares his thoughts on defeat

"The total wasn't enough, we were 20-25 runs short, but that's part and parcel of the game. Still assessing the conditions at our home ground. It's always going to be difficult to get a big total when you lose early wickets, but each and every player is trying hard to take the game forward. The idea was to get a slow wicket. I think the slower balls were sticking in. We got to learn from this game and move forward. There are a lots of positives, can't say much," LSG captain Rishabh Pant after defeat to PBKS.

22:39 (IST) Apr 01

IPL Live Score: Punjab Kings beat Lucknow Super Giants by 8 wickets

Punjab Kings have sent a strong message with this emphatic chase! They made light work of a tricky 172-run target, showcasing their formidable batting yet again. After demolishing a target in Ahmedabad, they replicated that dominance in Lucknow, on a pitch that wasn’t the easiest to bat on in the first innings. Nehal Wadhera’s explosive strokeplay, including back-to-back sixes off Shardul Thakur, brought them to the brink of victory. Then, Shreyas Iyer sealed the deal in style, smashing Abdul Samad over long-on to complete yet another fifty and secure PBKS’s second consecutive win. Their aggressive intent and fearless approach make them a dangerous side in this tournament. With two convincing wins under their belt, they are building momentum and proving that their batting firepower can dismantle any opposition. If they continue this form, PBKS will be a team to watch out for in the playoffs!

PBKS 177/2 in 16.2 overs in chase of 172

22:31 (IST) Apr 01

IPL Live Score: 17 runs needed in 30 balls

Avesh Khan's over yields 12 runs. Iyer starts with a dot, then a single, followed by a four and another single. Wadhera adds a single. Iyer ends the over with a dot and a six.

PBKS 155/2 in 15 overs in chase of 172

22:26 (IST) Apr 01

IPL Live Score: 16 runs off the over; Nehal Wadhera on fire

Nehal Wadhera finds his rhythm with a couple of stunning sixes off Ravi Bishnoi, the first a launch over long-on, followed by a clean hit over deep mid-wicket. In between, he also drives a back-of-a-length googly for four through extra cover. The over finishes with a mistimed shot, but it's a big scoring over.

PBKS 143/2 in 14 overs in chase of 172

22:23 (IST) Apr 01

LSG vs PBKS IPL Live Score: Digvesh Rathi gives away only 7 runs off his last over

Shreyas Iyer plays a cheeky shot for four, guiding a good-length ball from Digvesh Rathi past the keeper. Nehal Wadhera adds a couple of singles, one from a mistimed pull and the other a gentle knock through cover. Digvesh Rathi completes his spell with figures of 2/30 after a good over.

PBKS 127/2 in 13 overs in chase of 172

22:18 (IST) Apr 01

LSG vs PBKS IPL Live Score: PBKS batters keep it steady

Manimaran Siddharth bowls a tight over, conceding just 4 runs. Shreyas Iyer tucks a back-of-a-length ball through square leg for a single, while Nehal Wadhera mistimes a cut but manages to get a single. Wadhera then defends a couple of deliveries before punching to long-on for another single.

PBKS 120/2 in 12 overs in chase of 172

22:11 (IST) Apr 01

LSG vs PBKS IPL Live Score: OUT! Dangerous man Prabhsimran Singh departs; wonderful stuff from Digvesh Rathi

Prabhsimran's brilliant innings comes to an end as he miscues a slog-sweep, and despite the ball nearly clearing the boundary, Badoni takes a stunning catch at midwicket before tossing it to Ravi Bishnoi for the completion. Nehal Wadhera, on his debut, cuts a googly through point for two, attempts a reverse hit, gets beaten on the next delivery but finishes the over with a boundary.

PBKS 116/2 in 11 overs in chase of 172

22:11 (IST) Apr 01

LSG vs PBKS IPL Live Score: LSG in desperate need for wicket

Shardul Thakur begins with a full delivery on middle, and Iyer knocks it to long-on for a single. A wide follows before Prabhsimran nudges a back-of-a-length ball to long-on. Iyer then hooks a well-directed bouncer for a six over fine leg but is beaten by extra bounce on the next ball. He drags a pull to deep square for one, and Prabhsimran slaps a slower full toss to deep point for another single.

PBKS 110/1 in 10 overs in chase of 172

22:04 (IST) Apr 01

LSG vs PBKS IPL Live Score: Prabhsimran keep going bold

Manimaran Siddharth starts with a slower delivery, and Iyer inside-edges it for a single. Prabhsimran then dances down and smashes a straight drive for four. He follows it with a squeezed single to long-on. Iyer cuts one past short third for a single, and Prabhsimran adjusts to a wide ball, cutting it through point.

PBKS 99/1 in 9 overs in chaase 172

22:01 (IST) Apr 01

IPL Live Score: Prabhsimran looks unstoppable

Prabhsimran continues his aggressive form against Bishnoi, starting with a couple through midwicket. He then charges down but mistimes a slog for a single. Iyer rotates strike with a single off a googly. Prabhsimran attempts a scoop but adjusts to reverse-scoop a full toss over the keeper for four, followed by another well-timed boundary.

PBKS 90/1 in 8 overs

21:57 (IST) Apr 01

LSG vs PBKS IPL Live Score: Prabhsimran completes his 50

Manimaran Siddharth starts with a switch-hit four by Prabhsimran. A leg-bye follows before Iyer lofts a full delivery over extra cover for six. A fumble behind the stumps gifts PBKS two wides. Iyer and Prabhsimran rotate strike with singles to end the over. Prabhsimran reaches his fifty.

PBKS 78/1 in 7 overs

21:50 (IST) Apr 01

LSG vs PBKS IPL Live Score: Prabhsimran in good touch

Ravi Bishnoi starts with a dot as Prabhsimran drives back to him. The batter then smashes consecutive boundaries -- first slogging over mid-on, then sweeping over backward square leg. He follows up with a huge six over long-off. Bishnoi regains control with a dot, and Prabhsimran takes a single to end the powerplay.

PBKS 62/1 in 6 overs in chase of 172

21:48 (IST) Apr 01

LSG vs PBKS IPL Live Score: Shreyas Iyer showing intent

Digvesh Rathi starts with a single to Iyer. Prabhsimran then sweeps a googly over deep backward square for four but is kept quiet on the next two balls. He nudges one to mid-on for a single. Iyer finishes strong, lofting a tossed-up delivery over wide mid-off for four.

PBKS 47/1 in 5 overs in chase of 172

21:46 (IST) Apr 01

LSG vs PBKS IPL Live Score: 10 off the over

Avesh Khan starts the over with a short ball down leg, called wide. Shreyas Iyer slices the next delivery to backward point for a single. Prabhsimran misses a short ball but then smashes a massive six over long-off. He follows it with a single to backward point. Iyer swings and misses at a bouncer before taking a single to end the over.

PBKS 37/1 in 4 overs

21:35 (IST) Apr 01

LSG vs PBKS IPL Live Score: OUT! Priyansh Arya departs, Digvesh Rathi with the breakthrough

Digvesh Rathi starts with a short ball, which Priyansh Arya pulls for four. Arya gets a life as Marsh drops him at slip but takes a single next ball. Prabhsimran nudges one for a run. Arya then falls, miscuing a pull to Thakur at mid-on. Rathi celebrates with a notebook gesture, earning a warning. Shreyas Iyer gets off the mark with a single.

PBKS 27/1 in 3 overs in chase of 172

21:34 (IST) Apr 01

LSG vs PBKS IPL Live Score: Prabhsimran, Priyansh Arya look solid

Avesh Khan starts with a back-of-a-length delivery, Prabhsimran steers it to third man for a single. Priyansh Arya nudges a short ball to mid-on but can't score. He then clips a fuller delivery through the leg-side for one. Prabhsimran cuts a short ball for a four near the boundary, followed by two singles to end the over.

PBKS 20/0 in 2 overs in chase of 172

21:29 (IST) Apr 01

LSG vs PBKS IPL Live Score: 12 runs off first over

Shardul Thakur starts the over with a dot ball as Priyansh Arya drives to mid-off. Arya then takes a single with a shot through the off-side. Prabhsimran Singh plays a crisp drive but finds mid-off. He then attacks, smashing a four through mid-off and an upper-cut six over slips. The over ends with a quick single to cover-point.

PBKS 12/0 in 1 overs in chase of 172

21:25 (IST) Apr 01

IPL Live Score: We are back in chase! Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran on for Punjab; Shardul Thakur opens with new ball

21:14 (IST) Apr 01

I mean that was pretty average on a wicket which was providing help to seam bowlers. In the powerplay, it was stopping a bit and movement was also there, we could have hit the lengths more. The batters don’t trust their defence much, they swing hard so I had two slips and a deep cover, just in case he swings and he gets an edge, so I was attacking with two slips. I feel it’s a good total, we have to bat well to chase it down.

Arshdeep Singh (3/43), PBKS bowler

21:02 (IST) Apr 01

LSG vs PBKS IPL Live Score: OUT! Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad depart; LSG reach 171/7 in 20 overs

Arshdeep Singh bowls a tight spell. He dismissed Abdul Samad (27) caught by Priyansh Arya, and Ayush Badoni (41) caught by Maxwell. Thakur (3) and Avesh Khan (0) are at the crease, with LSG managing 7 runs in total. Avesh Khan faces a wide, and Thakur hits a couple of singles, keeping the score ticking.

LSG 171/7 in 20 overs

21:01 (IST) Apr 01

IPL Live Score: One over left; 8 runs off the 19th over

Jansen bowled a series of deliveries, with Samad and Badoni both managing singles or a couple, but no major boundaries. One wide delivery was called, and a few mishits or quick singles occurred. The batting pair kept the scoreboard ticking, but couldn't score big boundaries during these last few balls.

LSG 164/5 in 19 overs

20:54 (IST) Apr 01

IPL Live Score: 20 runs! Huge over for LSG

Samad hits a six and two fours, showcasing his aggressive intent, while Badoni also contributes with a boundary. LSG reach 156/5, with Samad playing an explosive cameo. Arshdeep Singh’s over proves costly as LSG build momentum.

LSG 156/5 in 18 overs

20:50 (IST) Apr 01

LSG vs PBKS IPL Live Score: Last three overs left

Ayush Badoni keeps the scoreboard ticking with a crucial six, lifting LSG to 136/5 after 17 overs. Abdul Samad provides quick support with a couple of singles as Chahal looks for another breakthrough. LSG’s lower order is showing some fight with Badoni’s steady knock.

LSG 136/5 in 17 overs

20:41 (IST) Apr 01

LSG vs PBKS IPL Live Score: OUT! Marco Jansen gets David Miller's scalp

Marco Jansen strikes a crucial blow, dismissing David Miller with a rising delivery outside off. Miller edges it to Prabhsimran, ending his stay at 19 off 18. LSG struggles to build momentum as Jansen keeps it tight. Time-out was taken with one ball yet to be bowled in 16th over. After the time-out, Abdul Samad smashes it out for a six on the first ball.

LSG 125/5 in 16 overs

20:38 (IST) Apr 01

LSG vs PBKS IPL Live Score: Five overs to go

David Miller capitalises on Maxwell's short deliveries, smashing two boundaries with well-placed pulls. However, Maxwell regains control, keeping it tight for the rest of the over.

LSG 117/4 in 15 overs

20:35 (IST) Apr 01

IPL Live Score: Miller finding his groove

David Miller finds his timing with a crisp cover drive for four, while Ayush Badoni remains cautious at the other end. Yuzvendra Chahal keeps things under control, conceding just seven runs in the over.

LSG 108/4 in 14 overs

20:31 (IST) Apr 01

IPL Live Score: Badoni finishes off the over in style

A productive over for LSG as Ayush Badoni provides a much-needed boost with a stunning six over extra cover off the last delivery. Lockie Ferguson kept things tight early on, conceding only singles and a leg bye, but the final shot gave LSG some momentum.

LSG 101/4 in 13 overs

20:23 (IST) Apr 01

IPL Live Score: OUT! Pooran departs; Yuzvendra Chahal picks up his first wicket today

A crucial over for PBKS as Yuzvendra Chahal delivers a game-changing moment, dismissing the dangerous Nicholas Pooran for 44. Pooran looked set to accelerate but mistimed a googly, slicing it to Maxwell at long-off. The over yielded just three runs, with Ayush Badoni and new batter David Miller rotating strike cautiously.

LSG 91/4 in 12 overs

20:23 (IST) Apr 01

LSG vs PBKS IPL Live Score: Pooran nears half-century

Nicholas Pooran continues his aggressive approach, smashing 12 runs off Marcus Stoinis. He finally connects with an upper cut for six over deep backward point after missing out earlier in the over. He follows it up with a cracking four to deep backward point, bringing up a strong partnership with Ayush Badoni.

LSG 88/3 in 11 overs

20:14 (IST) Apr 01

LSG vs PBKS IPL Live Score: Yuzvendra Chahal brought into attack after time-out

A big over for LSG, as Nicholas Pooran takes on Yuzvendra Chahal, smashing 15 runs. Pooran starts with a lucky boundary through extra cover due to a misfield, then follows it up with a classy drive through point and a massive six down the ground. Chahal struggles to contain the left-hander, but Ayush Badoni plays out the last ball cautiously.

LSG 76/3 in 10 overs

20:12 (IST) Apr 01

IPL Cricket Live Score: Timeout!

A tight over from Marcus Stoinis, conceding just 3 runs. Both Nicholas Pooran and Ayush Badoni struggle to find the gaps as Stoinis keeps it on a good length with some skiddy deliveries. A couple of singles and a play-and-miss from Badoni highlight the over.

LSG 61/3 in 9 overs

20:07 (IST) Apr 01

IPL Live Score: LSG batters keep firing despite fall of wickets

Ayush Badoni takes the lead with a massive six, a top-edged hook shot over fine leg, while Nicholas Pooran continues to rotate strike with singles. Marco Jansen bowls well but is unable to break through, as LSG add 9 runs to their total.

LSG 58/3 in 8 overs

20:03 (IST) Apr 01

IPL Live Score: A big over of 10 runs for LSG

A productive over for LSG as Nicholas Pooran finds his rhythm, scoring two boundaries off Glenn Maxwell. Pooran sweeps a full delivery past the keeper for four and then pulls an uppish shot into the gap at deep mid-wicket. Ayush Badoni rotates strike with a single, and LSG collect 10 runs in the over.

LSG 49/3 in 7 overs

20:00 (IST) Apr 01

LSG vs PBKS Live: At the end of powerplay!

A tight over from Marco Jansen, conceding just 3 runs. He troubles Nicholas Pooran with a peach of a delivery that zips past the outside edge. Pooran manages to collect two runs with a push towards point, while Ayush Badoni gets off strike with a single. Jansen’s pace and movement keep the batters in check.

LSG 39/3 in 6 overs

19:54 (IST) Apr 01

LSG vs PBKS IPL Live Score: OUT! Rishabh Pant departs

Glenn Maxwell strikes in his first over, conceding just 3 runs and taking the huge wicket of Rishabh Pant for 2 (5). Pant, struggling for form, falls to a soft dismissal as he mistimes a pull shot straight to Yuzvendra Chahal at short fine leg. Nicholas Pooran and new batter Ayush Badoni look to steady LSG after the early collapse.

LSG 36/3 in 5 overs

19:49 (IST) Apr 01

LSG vs PBKS IPL Live Score: OUT! Aiden Markram departs; Lockie Ferguson hits back

Aiden Markram continues his aggressive approach, smashing a four and a brilliant upper-cut six, but his charge ends as he mistimes a lofted shot and chops it onto his stumps for 28 (18). Ferguson celebrates the big breakthrough.

LSG 33/2 in 4 overs

19:46 (IST) Apr 01

LSG vs PBKS IPL Live Score: Aiden Markram batter gets going, attacks Arshdeep Singh

A big over for LSG as Aiden Markram takes charge, scoring 13 runs off Arshdeep Singh. He starts with an uppish flick for four, survives a dropped catch on the third ball, and then capitalizes with two more boundaries -- a lofted drive down the ground and a punch past cover-point. Arshdeep misses a chance to dismiss Markram, who now looks set.

LSG 20/1 in 3 overs

19:40 (IST) Apr 01

LSG vs PBKS IPL Live Score: PBKS debutant Lockie Ferguson into the attack

Lockie Ferguson delivers a tidy over, conceding just 4 runs, including two wides. Aiden Markram and Nicholas Pooran rotate the strike with a couple of singles, but Ferguson keeps things tight with good pace and movement. Markram survives a couple of testing deliveries, while Pooran finds it tough to get going.

LSG 7/1 in 2 overs

19:33 (IST) Apr 01

LSG vs PBKS IPL Live Score: OUT! Mitchell Marsh departs Good start from the PBKS pacer

Arshdeep Singh dismisses Mitchell Marsh for a golden duck, caught by Marco Jansen off the very first ball of the over. Nicholas Pooran is the new batter. Three runs off the first over.

LSG 3/1 in 1 overs

19:29 (IST) Apr 01

IPL Live Score: Let's play!

Arshdeep Singh given the new ball; Aiden Markram to face the Punjab Kings pacer. Mitchell Marsh, his strike partner, is at the opposite end. It is going to be an intriguing affair between the two. We are ready, are you ready?

19:14 (IST) Apr 01

LSG vs PBKS Live Score: Impact substitutes for both teams

Lucknow Super Giants Impact Subs: Prince Yadav, Manimaran Siddharth, Shahbaz Ahmed, Himmat Singh, Akash Maharaj Singh.
Punjab Kings Impact Subs: Praveen Dubey, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Nehal Wadhera, Vishnu Vinod, Harpreet Brar

19:13 (IST) Apr 01

Poll

LSG vs PBKS IPL Live Score: Who will score more runs today?

Nicholas PooranGlenn Maxwell

19:10 (IST) Apr 01

It's a red soil pitch completely. It's a high-scoring venue irrespective of the pitch that has been used. One thing that favours the bowlers in the big nature of this ground. The dimensions are 70m and 64m square boundaries, it's 77m down the ground. Red soil pitch tends to have more pace and bounce. This surface has an even covering of grass and looks brilliant. There won't be much seam movement. There could be some turn and bounce for the spinners though. There won't be much dew

Deep Dasgupta on pitch report

19:08 (IST) Apr 01

LSG vs PBKS IPL Live Score: No change for Pant's LSG

LSG Playing XI: Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi

19:07 (IST) Apr 01

LSG vs PBKS IPL Live Score: One change in PBKS starting XI; Azmatullah Omarzai OUT, Lockie Ferguson IN!

PBKS Starting XI: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Suryansh Shedge, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh

19:04 (IST) Apr 01

We wanted to bowl first as well but happy to bat first. There are a lot of people who have come to support us, we are definitely going to give our best. No changes for us.

Rishabh Pant, LSG captain

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LSG vs PBKS Live Score, IPL 2025: Arshdeep Singh's impressive 3-43, including an early dismissal of Mitchell Marsh, put Punjab Kings in a strong position, but Nicholas Pooran's aggressive 44 and Ayush Badoni's crucial 41 helped Lucknow Super Giants recover and post a competitive 171/7. Despite losing key wickets to bowlers like Glenn Maxwell and Yuzvendra Chahal, LSG's late surge, featuring big hitting from Abdul Samad, proved vital on the two-paced Ekana pitch.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will aim for their first home victory of the season when they take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Ekana International Stadium in Lucknow on Tuesday. After a heartbreaking one-wicket defeat in their season opener against Delhi Capitals, LSG bounced back strongly with a five-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad. The team will look to build on that momentum, with captain Rishabh Pant keen to make an impact after a slow start to his campaign.

LSG’s middle order, led by Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh, has shown promise, while Shardul Thakur’s impressive bowling adds depth. With a spin-friendly track at Ekana, Ravi Bishnoi and their spin attack will play a crucial role. On the other hand, Punjab Kings will rely on Yuzvendra Chahal and Glenn Maxwell’s experience to counter LSG’s batting firepower. With big-money players like Pant and Shreyas Iyer in focus, an exciting contest awaits.

LSG vs PBKS IPL Today Match Squads:

Punjab Kings Squad: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Suryansh Shedge, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Harpreet Brar, Nehal Wadhera, Praveen Dubey, Vishnu Vinod, Yash Thakur, Aaron Hardie, Kuldeep Sen, Harnoor Singh, Musheer Khan, Pyla Avinash, Xavier Bartlett, Lockie Ferguson, Josh Inglis

Lucknow Super Giants Squad: Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Prince Yadav, Mitchell Marsh, Manimaran Siddharth, Himmat Singh, Akash Maharaj Singh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Matthew Breetzke, Aryan Juyal, RS Hangargekar, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Akash Deep, Mayank Yadav, Shamar Joseph, Arshin Kulkarni

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LSG vs PBKS Highlights, IPL 2025: Dominant batting display powers Punjab Kings to 8-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants

Prabhsimran Singh, Player of the Match

Shreyas Iyer, PBKS captain

Nehal Wadhera (43* off 25) after his PBKS debut

Arshdeep Singh (3/43), PBKS bowler

Deep Dasgupta on pitch report

Rishabh Pant, LSG captain

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Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

LSG PLAYING XI

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