PBKS vs LSG Cricket Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s IPL 2025 Match?

Pre-match Win Probability

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)	Punjab Kings (PBKS)
53%	47%

Punjab Kings (PBKS) to Win – (1.78)

• The formidable top order – Priyansh, Prabhsimran, and Shreyas – anchors PBKS’s batting strength.
• Captain Iyer has regained form after early struggles.
• A stronger bowling unit than LSG gives PBKS the edge.
• LSG’s inexperience at Dharamshala gives PBKS home advantage.

PBKS vs LSG Betting Odds

Prediction	Parimatch	1Win	BC.Game
PBKS to Win	1.99	2.00	1.86
LSG to Win	1.82	1.85	2.05
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Punjab Kings are ready to host Lucknow Super Giants at their home ground, Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala, where LSG will play their debut match on this pitch. This marks the second meeting between the teams this season, with PBKS previously crushing LSG by eight wickets at Lucknow.

Now, it’s revenge time for LSG; will they pull it off, or face another loss? For deeper insights, dive into our expert PBKS vs. LSG prediction before betting on top IPL betting sites.

PBKS vs LSG Team Preview

Punjab Kings

Punjab Kings enter this match against Lucknow Super Giants with high confidence after their 4-wicket victory over CSK. Their strength lies in their top-order batting, with openers Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh consistently providing solid starts in all of PBKS’s wins. Captain Shreyas Iyer, who was out of form before the CSK match, has regained his touch – a positive sign for the team. While their lower order remains a concern, bowling all-rounder Marco Jansen has been bridging this gap by hitting crucial boundaries under pressure.

The bowling unit is equally impressive, with Arshdeep Singh and Marco Jansen consistently breaking opening partnerships during powerplays. Yuzvendra Chahal, despite struggling in previous matches, made a strong comeback in the last game by taking four wickets, including a hat-trick.

PBKS currently holds a stronger position than LSG, who have never played at Dharamshala before – an added advantage for Punjab. While PBKS trails 2-3 in head-to-head records against LSG, this is unlikely to impact their performance significantly.

Injury Update – Glenn Maxwell has been ruled out of the remaining IPL matches due to a fractured finger.

Lucknow Super Giants

Lucknow Super Giants desperately need to regain form, requiring at least 4 wins from their remaining 5 matches to secure playoff qualification. Their recent 54-run defeat to Mumbai Indians not only cost them crucial points but also pushed their net run rate into negative territory, knocking them out of the top four positions.

LSG’s batting unit has generally performed well, except in their last match. While they started strongly with an impressive powerplay, their middle and lower order collapsed dramatically. Rishabh Pant continues to struggle, getting dismissed playing reverse sweeps repeatedly over the past three matches. As a talented player, he needs to show more patience at the crease rather than attempting unorthodox shots to every delivery.

On a positive note, Mayank Yadav made a strong comeback by claiming two crucial wickets, while bowlers like Rathi and Avesh Khan have been consistently taking breakthroughs. The upcoming match at the Dharamshala presents a challenge as LSG have never played there before. However, the batting-friendly pitch with short boundaries should favour power hitters like Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran. Fans can expect a high-scoring thriller, reminiscent of LSG’s memorable victory against KKR at Eden Gardens.

PBKS vs LSG Match Details

Match: PBKS vs LSG, Match 54 Date and Time:May 4th, 2025, 07:30 PM Venue: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala Live Streaming: Star Sports Network/JioHotstar App

PBKS vs LSG Head-to-Head Records (Overall)

Team	Matches Played	Won	Lost	No Result
PBKS	05	02	03	00
LSG	05	03	02	00

PBKS vs LSG Head-to-Head Records (Dharamsala)

Team	Matches Played	Won	Lost	No Result
PBKS	11	06	04	00
LSG	11	04	06	01

PBKS vs LSG Recent Form

PBKS – W, W, L, D, W
LSG – W, L, W, L, L

Pitch and Weather Conditions

The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala offers a fair contest between bat and ball. The pitch provides good bounce, assisting both bowlers and batsmen. Fast bowlers get an early advantage, while batsmen who spend time at the crease can capitalise later in their innings.

Light rain is forecast for the PBKS vs LSG clash. Weather reports indicate temperatures between 15-19°c, with 80% humidity and 8 km/h winds, accompanied by a 45% chance of precipitation that could result in a reduced overs match.

Dew Chances – Low

HPCA, Dharamshala Stadium IPL Records

Total Matches	Wins by Teams Batting First	Wins by Teams Batting Second	Average Score in First Innings	Highest Team Total	Lowest Team Total
13	08	05	183	241/7 (RCB)	116 (PBKS)

PBKS vs LSG Probable Playing XIs

Punjab Kings – Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (C), Josh Inglis (WK), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Harpreet Brar, Marco Jansen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Suryansh Shedge, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh

Impact/Substitute-Prabhsimran Singh

Lucknow Super Giants – Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (C & WK), Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav

Impact/Substitute- David Miller

PBKS vs LSG Key Players to Bet On

Team	Player	Recent Best Performance
PBKS	Shreyas Iyer (Batter)	88 off 47 balls (4×9, 6×4) vs CSK
	Prabhsimran Singh (Batter)	54 off 36 balls (4×5, 6×3) vs CSK
LSG	Nicholas Pooran (Batter)	44 off 30 balls (4×5, 6×2) vs PBKS
	Digvesh Rathi (Bowler)	2/30 vs PBKS

PBKS vs LSG Betting Tips

• Toss – LSG
• Match – PBKS

Betting Tips	Odds
Total wickets under 13.5	1.95
Priyansh Arya to score fifty (Innings #1))	2.95
Digvesh’s Total dismissals under 0.5. Innings #1	07.25

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