IPL 2025: Match 13, LSG vs PBKS Match Prediction – Who will win today’s IPL match between LSG vs PBKS?

Match Overview

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) will take on each other in the 13th match of the IPL 2025. Their match will take place at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, on April 1 at 7:30 PM (IST). It will be LSG's first match at home in the ongoing season, while PBKS will be touring a different venue.

Both teams are coming into this game on the back of a win. While PBKS won a high-scoring thriller against Gujarat Titans in the latter's backyard, LSG hammered Sunrisers Hyderabad in their home turf too. LSG had lost a thriller against DC by a solitary wicket and came back in style. Meanwhile, PBKS will play just their second match in the season and will hope to continue their winning run.

Both teams have some of the best players in the world in their lineup. While LSG has the likes of Rishabh Pant, Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh, and others in their lineup, PBKS has Yuzvendra Chahal, Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep Singh, Glenn Maxwell, and others. One can expect a good fight between bat and ball, leading to a close finish.

LSG vs PBKS Match Details

Ekana Stadium Pitch Report

The Ekana stadium surface has assisted spinners over the years. It is slow, and the ball does not come easily onto the bat. Slower bowlers get some grip and turn from the surface. The wicket could be similar for this game too.

The stadium has relatively longer boundaries considering Indian standards. Spinners would love to make use of it by tossing the ball up frequently. Pacers with variations can make a difference. Not offering pace would be key for the bowlers. Batters must rotate the strike well in the middle overs and make the most of the batting conditions in the Powerplay overs.

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Head-to-Head Record

PBKS and LSG have faced each other four times in the IPL so far. In as many games, LSG has an upper hand with three wins to their name. PBKS has a solitary win and would like to improve their record.

LSG vs PBKS Predicted Playing 11s

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):

Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (C & WK), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Shahbaz Ahmed, Shardul Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav.

Impact substitutes: Abdul Samad/Manimaran Siddharth

Punjab Kings (PBKS):

Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (C), Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Suryansh Shedge, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal.

Impact substitutes: Nehal Wadhera/Harpreet Brar

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LSG vs PBKS Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter: Nicholas Pooran

Nicholas Pooran could be the best batter of the match. The Southpaw hasn't just been in fantastic form, but also has the experience of playing two full seasons at the venue. Pooran is the leading run-scorer right now with 145 runs in two innings at a great batting average of 72.50 and an astonishing batting strike rate of 258.92. Once set, stopping him would be difficult for any type of bowlers.

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Probable Best Bowler: Arshdeep Singh

Arshdeep Singh could be the best bowler of the match. The left-arm pacer has been in good form in different formats. In T20s, he has been taking wickets for fun with the new ball. With the old ball, he has been highly economical. In a high-scoring game against GT, he bowled a great spell and was one of the key reasons behind Punjab Kings' win. On a surface like Lucknow, he might be key for PBKS. 

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Today's Match Prediction: Team bowling first to win the match

Scenario 1

• Punjab Kings win the toss and bowl
• PP Score - 60 to 70 for the loss of a wicket
• LSG - 175 to 185
• PBKS to win the match

Scenario 2

• Lucknow Super Giants win the toss and bowl
• PP score - 55 to 65 for the loss of two wickets
• PBKS - 170 to 180
• LSG to win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.