LSG vs PBKS – Playing 11, Toss Update & Match Prediction

Check out the playing XI, toss result, pitch report, and match prediction for today’s LSG vs PBKS IPL 2025 clash. Stay updated with key match insights and expert analysis.

IPL 2025 is barely ten days old, and we’ve already seen some thrilling contests. Tonight’s showdown between Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants promises to keep that trend going. PBKS are the only team in this season’s IPL to have played just once so far, and after their stunning opening win against Gujarat Titans, their fans are eager to see more. Their new skipper, Shreyas Iyer, led from the front with a classy unbeaten 97, while Shashank Singh provided the late fireworks with a blistering 44 off just 17 balls. That batting masterclass helped them secure an 11-run victory, and they’ll be aiming to make it two wins in two. However, they’ll have their work cut out at the Ekana Stadium – a venue known for its slow pitches and low-scoring games, where totals under 180 are common. 

Lucknow, though, are built perfectly for these conditions. With explosive hitters like Mitch Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, and Rishabh Pant, they have the firepower to put any bowling attack under serious pressure. But it’s their bowling that has raised a few eyebrows. Injuries to key pacers Mohsin Khan, Akash Deep, and Mayank Yadav have left them relying on relatively unknown names. To their credit, those players have stepped up. Shardul Thakur, who went unsold in the mega auction, has already bagged six wickets in two games. Meanwhile, young guns Prince Yadav and Digvesh Singh have also made an impact. 

Their contributions were vital in Lucknow’s commanding five-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad. LSG managed to restrict SRH to 190 in their own backyard, before Marsh and Pooran made light work of the chase, getting the job done in just 16.1 overs. With both teams coming off big wins, tonight’s clash is shaping up to be another IPL thriller. PBKS will be eager to prove their opening win was no fluke, while LSG will look to keep their momentum going. 

LSG vs PBKS Toss Update 

Punjab Kings have won the toss and decided to bowl first. 

LSG vs PBKS Starting XI 

Both teams have a strong squad, and their Playing 11 is expected to feature some of the best names in world cricket. Here's a look at the possible lineups for LSG and PBKS:   

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): Aiden Markram, Mitch Marsh, Nicolas Pooran, Rishabh Pant, Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Shahbaz Ahmed, Shardul Thakur, Prince Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan  

Impact Subs: Digvesh Singh, M Siddharth, Abdul Samad 

Punjab Kings (PBKS): Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Suryash Shedge, Azmatullah Umarzai, Marco Janson, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal 

Impact Sub: Nehal Vadhera, Praveen Dubey, Vijaykumar Vaishak, Harpreet Brar 

LSG vs PBKS Match Prediction 

As both teams have solid squads, predicting a winner in today’s match is difficult, but here’s how it might unfold: 

Match Prediction: The Ekana Stadium pitch typically doesn’t favor high-scoring games, with teams rarely crossing 180 runs, let alone 200. Additionally, as the match progresses, spinners tend to dominate, making it tougher for the side batting second to chase. Considering Punjab Kings (PBKS) have a stronger and more balanced batting and bowling attack, they are likely to secure their second straight win and keep their perfect record intact this season.