It is match 13 of the IPL 2025, in a packed Ekana Stadium as the home team Lucknow Supergiants hosts Punjab Kings for the latter's second match of the league. Meanwhile, Punjab Kings won the toss and decided to bowl first. Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer credited the red soil for his choosing to bowl. He added that Lockie Ferguson will be playing today's match. Well, Lucknow Supergiants will be playing the same team. Punjab Kings, under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer, have made a promising start to their campaign with a victory in their opening match. The first game was marked by a balanced performance, with the team excelling in multiple departments, particularly with the bat. This successful start has set a positive tone, but with a week-long gap since the game, they now need to regroup and build momentum as they head into their next challenge. The Lucknow Super Giants, on the other hand, come into this match with a sense of confidence, having secured a win in their previous outing. However, they face uncertainties regarding player availability. There is still no clear update on the return of Mayank Yadav and Akash Deep, but Avesh Khan has rejoined the squad and aims to bounce back after a lackluster performance in the last game. Read also: Watch: Sehwag Mocks RCB as ‘Gareeb’ Over IPL 2025 Top Spot After the toss, Shreyas Iyer, the Punjab Kings captain, mentioned that playing at a new ground with a red soil wicket and the possibility of dew made chasing an appealing option. He emphasized that the team’s strategy revolves around giving players the freedom to express themselves on the field, while ultimately focusing on securing victories. Iyer also confirmed Lockie Ferguson’s inclusion in the playing XI. Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant, captain of the Lucknow Super Giants, acknowledged that while they preferred to chase, they are prepared to set a competitive target. He stressed the importance of playing with freedom and delivering a good match for their supporters. Pant confirmed that there were no changes to their lineup. Playing XI for both teams: Lucknow Supergiants: Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (C/WK), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Digvesh Singh, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi. Impact Subs: Prince Yadav, M Siddharth, Shahbaz Ahmed, Himmat Singh and Akash Singh. Punjab Kings: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Shreyas Iyer (C), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Suryansh Shedge, Marco Jansen, Yuzvendra Chahal, Lockie Ferguson (On PBKS debut) (In for Azmatullah Omarzai), Arshdeep Singh. Impact Subs: Praveen Dubey, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Nehal Wadhera, Vishnu Vinod and Harpreet Brar.