Punjab Kings (PBKS) will face Lucknow Knight Riders (RCB) in the 54th match of the Indian Premier League (2025). The match is scheduled to be played at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala at 7:30 pm on 4th May. Punjab Kings Punjab Kings (PBKS) enter their upcoming clash against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) with momentum, having delivered a commanding eight-wicket victory over the same opponents earlier this season. In that match, PBKS showcased a clinical all-round performance, with Arshdeep Singh leading the bowling attack by claiming three wickets, effectively restricting LSG to a modest total. The batting lineup then took charge, as Prabhsimran Singh's aggressive 69 off 34 balls set the tone, and captain Shreyas Iyer anchored the chase with an unbeaten 52, ensuring a comfortable win with 22 balls to spare . PBKS's top order, bolstered by the emergence of young talent Priyansh Arya—who recently scored a rapid century—adds depth and firepower to their batting. With a balanced squad and recent success against LSG, PBKS will aim to replicate their dominant performance and strengthen their position in the league standings Lucknow Super Giants Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), on the other hand, will be eager to bounce back from their previous defeat to PBKS and capitalize on their home advantage at Ekana Cricket Stadium. Despite a strong start to the season, including a notable five-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad where Nicholas Pooran played a pivotal role with a 70-run knock, LSG's inconsistency has been a concern. In their loss to PBKS, the batting lineup struggled against disciplined bowling, and the bowlers failed to contain the opposition's aggressive chase . With captain Rishabh Pant at the helm, LSG will look to address these issues, particularly focusing on strengthening their middle-order batting and enhancing their bowling strategies to counter PBKS's formidable top order. A victory in this match is crucial for LSG to regain momentum and solidify their position in the tournament. PBKS vs LSG Match Details PBKS vs LSG Match Details Venue Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala Date and Time9 5 May, 7:30 PM IST Live Broadcast Details Star Sports Live Streaming Details JioHotstar (app and website) Pitch Report The surface at Dharamshala offers good assistance to the batters.The average first innings score at HPCA Stadium is approximately 184, with the highest total being 241/7 by Royal Challengers Bangalore against Punjab Kings on May 9, 2024. The highest successful run chase recorded here is 195/4 by Chennai Super Kings against Punjab Kings in 2010. This game is expected to be played on a good batting track and so, a run-fest is likely to take place in this game. Head-to-Head Record: PBKS vs LSG H2H Records - PBKS vs LSG in IPL Total Matches 5 Won by Punjab Kings 2 Won by Lucknow Super Giants 3 Tied 0 No Result 0 Probable Playing XI Punjab Kings: Shreyas Iyer (c), Harpreet Brar, Azmatullah Omarzai, Josh Inglis (wk), Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Nehal Wadhera, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Suryansh Shedge, Priyansh Arya. (Impact Subs: Prabhsimran Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Musheer Ahmed Khan, Harnoor Singh, Xavier Bartlett) Lucknow Super Giants: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (wk/c), Nicolas Pooran, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan. (Impact Subs: Akash Singh, Himmat Singh, Mayank Yadav, Shahbaz Ahmed, Akash Singh) Toss Prediction Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue In the last 5 IPL matches at this venue, the toss-winning teams had decided to bowl first thrice, and bat first twice. Advantages of Batting First on This Pitch Out of 13 IPL matches played at this venue, the batting first teams have registered 8 wins, while the fielding first sides have registered 5 victories. By looking at the recent toss history and stats at this venue, it will be fair to say that batting first teams have more advantage as compared to bowling first. Match Scenario Scenario 1 Toss Winner: Punjab Kings (opts to bat first) Power-Play Score: 50-55 PBKS Total: 180-195 Match Winner: Punjab Kings Scenario 2 Toss Winner: Lucknow Super Giants (opts to bat first) Power-Play Score: 45-50 LSG Total: 170-190 Match Winner: Punjab Kings Who will win the match between PBKS vs LSG? Punjab Kings are moving ahead with brilliant form whereas Lucknow Super Giants are enterig this match with a defeat. looking at the team combination, venue stats and recent forms, it's fair to say that Punjab Kings have an upper hand in this match and they are likely to win this match.