LSG vs PBKS, IPL 2025: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Cricket Tips and Pitch Report | Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings

The thirteenth match of IPL 2025 will see Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) face off against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on April 1. Both teams are eager to secure their second consecutive victory in the tournament.

After a narrow defeat to Delhi Capitals in their opening match, LSG bounced back impressively by defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad. Nicholas Pooran was the standout performer in that match, scoring a blistering 70 runs off just 26 balls, while Mitchell Marsh contributed a solid 52. Rishabh Pant, the captain, will be looking to improve his batting form after two low scores (0 and 15) in the first two matches. The bowling attack is led by Shardul Thakur, who took four wickets in the last game, and Ravi Bishnoi, who will aim to provide breakthroughs against a strong batting lineup from Punjab.

Under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer, PBKS started their campaign with a remarkable victory over Gujarat Titans, scoring 243 runs. Iyer’s unbeaten 97 off 42 balls was crucial in that match. The team boasts a formidable batting line-up with players like Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis contributing significantly. Their bowling unit includes seasoned spinners like Yuzvendra Chahal and versatile pacers such as Marco Jansen and Arshdeep Singh, who have shown promise in their opening match.

LSG vs PBKS Head-to-Head record

Matches played: 04 | LSG won: 03 | PBKS won: 01

Match details: LSG vs PBKS, IPL 2025

• Date and Time: April 1, 07:30 pm IST / 2:00 pm GMT
• Venue: BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:

The pitch at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow is known for its balanced nature, offering assistance to both batters and bowlers. Typically, the surface tends to favour spinners, especially as the match progresses, making it crucial for teams to strategize accordingly. The black soil areas can grip the ball, leading to slower scoring rates, while the red soil sections may provide some bounce. Dew could play a role in the second innings, potentially aiding chasing teams. Overall, a competitive match is expected with both batting and bowling units needing to adapt quickly.

LSG vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeepers: Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant, Prabhsimran Singh
• Batters: Mitchell Marsh, David Miller, Shreyas Iyer, Shashank Singh
• All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Marco Jansen
• Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal

LSG vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

• Choice 1: Shreyas Iyer (c), Nicholas Pooran (vc)
• Choice 2: Shashank Singh (c), Rishabh Pant (vc)

LSG vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Priyansh Arya, Nehal Wadhera

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LSG vs PBKS Dream11 Team for today’s match (April 1, 7:30 pm IST):

Squads:

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

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

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