Costly Move to Lucknow Super Giants

Even more newsworthy was Rishabh Pant’s ₹27 crore transfer to the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the 2025 IPL mega auction. Opting to go into the auction rather than being kept by existing franchise Delhi Capitals (DC) for ₹18 crore, Pant wanted a larger contract, and he got one. LSG’s recent crushing loss to Punjab Kings has led to him being at the focal point of stinging criticism.

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As DC coach Hemang Badani later shared, Pant himself was itching to explore the market, fully sure he would be able to command a bigger price. As the player that LSG made their biggest-ever investment in, expectations were high. With LSG’s disastrous start to the season fueling questions of whether it was a worthy gamble, the discussion has begun.

𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 toh auction mein hi khatam ho gayi thi! 😉 pic.twitter.com/TnWcg5MxdM

— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) April 1, 2025

Punjab Kings Troll Pant After Loss

Speaking to media before the season, Pant had a laugh at Punjab Kings’ auction plan: “I had only one tension, that was Punjab (laughs). They were earning the biggest purse as well. Well after LSG’s exit, Punjab Kings’ social media handle hilariously trolled him with a savage reply as such: “Tension toh auction mein hi khatam ho gayi thi!” The stress rippled all the way through the auction itself!

Pant gone for 2(5) against Punjab 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 #LSGvPBKS
pic.twitter.com/To1NAjXoAN

— Harish (@harish_484) April 1, 2025

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This lighthearted shot below brought the firestorm of criticism raining down on Pant to a boiling point. Though he’s still one of the league’s best players, the focus on his leadership and all-time performance will be placed more diminishedly under the microscope now.

With LSG failing so far to show tangible results, the scrutiny is even more intense. So Pant needs to make sure that all that faith shown in his record-breaking price tag was worth it, lest all that pre-auction confidence return to roast him. Time will tell if the upcoming LSG matches prove that he can indeed guide the franchise to greatness or if this decision will go down as an expensive error in judgment. 

In the most recent match, the viewers witnessed a new form of shock when an appeal was made against Digvesh Rathi and his fine was related to the way he celebrated the game. Singh's celebration, in which he dismissed Priyansh Arya, was earlier accompanied with undue excitement that the referees labeled as “excessive celebration," and once again Singh had been fined.

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Fine and Demerit Point Issued

As he had indeed been fined, Rathi was issued a 25% fine of his match fees along with a demerit mark for allegedly unsporting behaviors. It was determined that his unsporting show of an Aryan celebration has breached the rules of conduct of sporting professionals. The authorities reiterated the necessity of some semblance of discipline in the game with respect to the antagonistic side.The difference between his celebration and his Aryan celebration is clearly where discipline is required which was beyond the limit for any sportsman.

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Similar Incidents in Cricket

It looks like cricket is so far failing to address the continuous anger fueled by excessive celebration of most players. They are not alone as other sportspersons have also been captured and culprits of being fined variable amounts of money. Only recently Ishant Sharma was fined for 15% of his match fees due to his aggressive unreasonable sendoff of a rival player and also Virat Kohli was encouraged to part with 20% of his fees due to breaches against a fan rule of not having contact a physical encounter with a new debutant.

During the match, when N. Wadhera hit a flat six off R. Bishnoi, the ball was flying towards the boundary. To everyone’s shock, a ball boy near the boundary taken a perfect caught, displaying superb calmness and reflexes to the rest of the spectators. The entire stadium roared in astonishment as even the players appreciated the effort put in.

There was a mix of emotions in the crowd, but perhaps one of the best came from PBKS head coach Ricky Ponting, a renowned fielder himself. He was seen being excited, clapping his hands with a smile, which added to the moment. Almost instantly, the video went viral, with fans showcasing their love and adoration for the young boy's skill.

A PERFECT CATCH BY THE BALL BOY. 😄

- Ricky Ponting approves it. ✅pic.twitter.com/FMgeQxzIWF

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 1, 2025

Also Read: IPL 2025 : Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings Match Highlights

This incredible catch definitely added flavour to an already exciting game and proved to the fans that cricket is not only a game; it is a way of life. This is what the IPL aims to portray: love, excitement and hidden wonders among the young fans of cricket.

Surprising the crowd, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) outclass the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) with an outstanding eight-wicket victory at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. With stunning scores from the stellar duo of Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iyer, PBKS were able to chase down the target with no issues at all. Following their top order succumbing to early losses, it is fair to state that LSG was always going to struggle. 

Match Highlights:

LSG Innings: LSG gave the starting batters a chance first, and all they had to show was 171/7 in 20 overs. The top order collapsed, which made matters worse, as wickets kept tumbling even during the middle order. They were bowled out, with captain Rishabh Pant's assessment hitting the nail on the head.

PBKS Chase: Prabhsimran Singh kept the scoreboard ticking as he opened the innings, including an explosive 69-run contribution which was complemented fantastically by Shreyas Iyer, striking a solid half-century as well. With stands like these, PBKS was able to achieve the target in merely 16.2 overs, ending the innings at 172/2.

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2/2 ✅🦁

Another dominant & all-round display from #PBKS as they defeat #LSG in their own backyard! 💥🔥

Next up on #IPLOnJiostar 👉🏻 #RCBvGT | WED, APR 2, 6.30 PM on Star Sports Network & JioHotstar! | #IndianPossibleLeague pic.twitter.com/izuNpLZu1y

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) April 1, 2025

Also Read: Ball Boy’s stunning catch shines in LSG vs PBKS – IPL 2025

Post Match Reactions:

• Rishab Pant (LSG Captain): Pant accepted that LSG did not score nearly enough runs and are on a learning journey when it comes to home conditions. They sustained far too much damage in the way of early losses, and whilst he praised some of his teammates, he did emphasise some remaining difficulties. Defending the choice to have three spinners in the powerplay also paid off, as he reported the pitch backing them up. Despite the loss, he saw many positives and remains hopeful for the tournament.
• Nehal Wadhera (PBKS): "Shreyas bhai played really well. He told me to express myself and play my natural game".

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• Shreyas Iyer (PBKS Captain): Iyer was impressed with the way PBKS operated and stressed their interdependence in execution of tasks. According to him, no particular combination is a guarantee; however, an overall attitude and approach is rather critical. In the future, he plans on keeping his head down and focusing on the next games.
• Prabhsimran Singh (Player of the Match): Prabhsimran, post the match, appreciated coach Ricky Ponting for instilling good thoughts. He was pleased to see a few players support their natural game, and his switch hits indeed worked. In his opinion, younger players have to make the most out of a good start in the tournament if they hope to get selected to the Indian side.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) won against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) comfortably in IPL 2025. LSG batted first and they scored 171/7, with Nicholas Pooran (44) and Ayush Badoni (41) helping their team recover from deep trouble. PBKS chased it down easily in 16.2 overs, Prabhsimran Singh’s attacking 69 Shreyas Iyer’s steady 46* not out, and Nehal Wadhera's mass shorts helped PBKS for a comfortable win. It was the second win for PBKS in IPL 2025.

IPL 2025 – Match 13 Highlights (LSG vs PBKS)

LSG Innings(171-7)in 20 overs

Nicholas Pooran- 44(30)

Ayush Badoni- 41(33)

Digvesh Singh Rathi- (4-30-2)

PBKS Innings(177-2)in 16.2 overs

Prabhsimran Singh- 69(34)

Shreyas Iyer- 52(30)

Arshdeep Singh- (4-43-3)

Twitter reactions after PBKS win 13th match of IPL 2025

ALSO READ: Watch: Abdul Samad's mind blowing hit against Arshdeep Singh

PBKS deserved this win .They outclassed LSG in all department. Shreyas Iyer proved his worth . Rishabh Pant ,highly overrated ,getting exposed with every game. #LSGvPBKS

— Manoj P (@mpcp99) April 1, 2025

🚨 PUNJAB KINGS—UNSTOPPABLE! 🚨

2 wins in 2 games. A new empire rises. 🔥

#LSGvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/TmVP1Docot

— Atul (@tiwariaatul) April 1, 2025

What a win by punjab kings 😅🔥

Thnks sanjeev for buying Rishab pant 🤣
He didn’t want to go punjab bt we show him his place 🙂
Prabhsimran singh, Iyer and nehal
Well bowl by Arshdeep, maxwell, marco and chahal 👍🏻
Adab se haraya 😅#LSGvsPBKS #LSGvPBKS pic.twitter.com/EwDTsbOgFu

— Dhillon (@Dhillon_77777) April 1, 2025

Statement victory ✅
Skipper's second 5⃣0⃣ this season ✅
Consecutive wins ✅

Punjab Kings cap off a perfect day 🙌#TATAIPL | #LSGvPBKS | @PunjabKingsIPL pic.twitter.com/HSrX8KwiY4

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 1, 2025

2/2 for the kings from Punjab ♥️

Convincing victory that was set up by a prolific innings by Prabhsimran who registered a 23 ball fifty!#IPL #IPL2025 #LSGvPBKS pic.twitter.com/y7aVbSfPIk

— 100MB (@100MasterBlastr) April 1, 2025

PBKS humbled LSG. Registered there 2nd win this IPL 2025 pic.twitter.com/EfvzUpYcp5

— Rathin Dutta 𝕏 (@IamRathinDutta) April 1, 2025

Punjab you are winning this & show this kid his place#LSGvsPBKS#ipl2025pic.twitter.com/BT9o9nvFH4

— Sandeep (@Sandeep_5_7_4) April 1, 2025

Punjab won by 8 wkts #PBKSvsLSG

Captain saab🔥🔥 @ShreyasIyer15

Wellplay simran,wadhera mava🫡🔥

Koduthunam #PBKS💪💪 pic.twitter.com/OdgCJ5lNPQ

— P7 🐉 (@HailNTR117) April 1, 2025

🚨 PUNJAB KINGS—UNSTOPPABLE! 🚨

2 wins in 2 games. A new empire rises. 🔥

#LSGvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/XjsNNhe6nu

— Baijnath Sen (@SenBaijnath) April 1, 2025

Dominant win ✅
Captain’s second fifty this season ✅
Back-to-back victories ✅

Punjab Kings seal a flawless day! 🙌 #LSGvPBKS

pic.twitter.com/yoj7Bx16kB

— Anil (@anil_AK143) April 1, 2025

Before Saying Anything Jst Think..
One Day It Comes To You Also @LucknowIPL 🤫
Same Taste Has You Guys Done With @SunRisers
Good Win For @PunjabKingsIPL 🔥#LSGvsPBKS #IPL2025 #TATAIPL https://t.co/tw2gxyYt17 pic.twitter.com/JETxMjp1Iu

— limited 😷🏃 (@PavanKumarVem10) April 1, 2025

Dei pant eh 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂@PunjabKingsIPL #LSGvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/ZHy53y8RX7

— BLACK SINGH (PBKS,TN ) 🔥❤️ (@PunjabPbksArmy) April 1, 2025

#Shreyas, you beauty! The way u knew you'd win the match & still brought #Wadhera in as an impact player to experiment was brilliant. That was a fantastic innings, Sim &wa
#Rishabh, let your bat do the talking! Come back stronger than ever, man!! #LSGvsPBKS https://t.co/annogBnbf8

— Epuraaa (@Epuraaaaaa) April 1, 2025

LSG vs PBKS IPL 2025: पंजाब ने टॉस जीत कर लिया गेंदबाजी का फैसला| Lucknow|Iyer |Pant | Maxwell#LSGvsPBKS #IPL2025 #SHREYAS #PANT #Maxwell #latestnews #punjabkesaritv pic.twitter.com/mJMO8YA5Hl

— Punjab Kesari (@punjabkesari) April 1, 2025

WHAT A WIN GUYSSSSSSS ♥️♥️♥️🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁POOOOONJAB KINGGSSSA JUGGERNAUT CONTINUES! INSANE HITTING BY NEHAL SHREY AND PRABH. GREAT BOWLING EFFORT TOO

— PBKS UNCLE🤠 (@FPLTinker) April 1, 2025

Withe top order except Pooran stumbling LSG hardly in the game. Pooran’s dismissal led to below par score which PBKS overhauled easily. Sheyas superb again. Prabhsimran, Arshdeep, Wadhera, Maxwell made significant cobtributions. Punjab has become team to watch out for in IPL2025!

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) April 1, 2025

Excellent execution from Punjab to get the job done. Vyshak in particular was splendid coming straight off the bench. But with the plan so clear in front of their eyes, I'm very surprised Sherfane and Buttler didn't try moving across and do something different #GTvPBKS #IPL2025

— Soorya Sesha (@sooryasesha7) March 25, 2025

Game is done and dusted in the powerplay itself. LSG ko 👏 hai apni strength ko dekhte hue chase liya aur ab jeetne ki taraf jaa rahe hain chase mein. Congratulations to Pant also.
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

— KUMAR SHUBHAM (@KUMARSH13187136) March 27, 2025

Who saw this coming?
LSG stuns one of the most destructive batting lineups.
Shardul’s early strikes, Prince & Bishnoi’s magic, and then Pooran & Marsh giving them a taste of their own medicine. Phenomenal win!
WELL DONE, LSG! 🔥#SRHvsLSG

— Srinath Roychowdhury (@SrinathRoychow1) March 27, 2025

LSG vs PBKS, IPL 2025: Mind-blowing hitting display by Abdul Samad. The Lucknow Super Giants batter was enjoying his time on the Ekana Cricket Stadium pitch, especially against star Indian & Punjab Kings pacer Arshdeep Singh. Samad's fearless batting was pure joy for the spectators. Cricket fans even compare Abdul Samad with AB de Villiers after witnessing the Indian batter's 360° striking ability.

ABDUL SAMAD SMASHED ONE OF THE CRAZIEST SHOTS. 🤯pic.twitter.com/S0Rwbr6TzO

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 1, 2025

Abdul Samad came as the number 7 batter for Lucknow Super Giants and scored 27 at a lightning pace, at a strike rate of 225.00. He smashed a couple of 6s and a couple of 4s; among these, an over boundary and a boundary came from Arshdeep Singh's over. Arshdeep started his 3rd over with a massive 6; Samad dragged the ball from the off stump and sent it directly to the stand.

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This shot was raw power from the 23-year-old batter, and next, he produced a self-improvised shot for a four. The shot was a reverse sweep over the wicketkeeper's head. Cricket fans were stunned to see a shot like this and started comparing Samad with the former South African cricketer.

Lucknow Super Giants, batting first, scored 171 runs in exchange for 7 wickets in a scrappy way. Punjab Kings, without such difficulties, reached their target with 8 wickets in hand and 22 balls to spare. For Kings, got 69 and an unbeaten 52 for captain Shreyas Iyer.

An Unbelievable Shot That Left Everyone Stunned

Lucknow Super Giants' (LSG) Abdul Samad produced an unbelievable shot in today's IPL 2025 clash against Punjab Kings (PBKS), fetching the ball from way outside off-stump and smashing it towards the left of the wicketkeeper. The outrageous stroke stunned the cricketing world, and Twitter erupted with reactions to this mind-blowing moment.

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Twitter Explodes Over Samad’s Brilliance

Power 🤝 Improvisation = Batting brilliance 🔝

Abdul Samad bringing the big hits to give #LSG a strong finish 💥

Updates ▶ https://t.co/R9TH5LUzwf #TATAIPL | #LSGvPBKS | @LucknowI pic.twitter.com/fUbKFP30rg

— officialKL_Rahul_ (@KumarRahul58896) April 1, 2025

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Name this epic shot by Abdul Samad#LSGvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/d6oSj9mlS0

— Sarcasm (@sarcastic_us) April 1, 2025

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A Royal Stroke from Abdul Samad! 👑#Cricket #LSGvPBKS #IPL2025 #Sportskeeda pic.twitter.com/Sa6BK3kw4L

— Sportskeeda (@Sportskeeda) April 1, 2025

A Shot to Remember

Samad’s audacious stroke has added another highlight-reel moment to this IPL season. The way he innovates under pressure makes him one of the most exciting players in T20 cricket. Fans and analysts alike will be talking about this incredible shot for a long time!

Rishabh Pant's Struggles Continue as LSG Captain Falls for Just 2 Runs vs PBKS.

Rishabh Pant's poor form in IPL 2025 as a captain of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) continued on Tuesday against Punjab Kings (PBKS), scoring just 2 runs in 13 matches in Lucknow. Following an anticipated return to IPL, Pant has found it difficult to find any rhythm so far, leaving Twitter fans puzzled as a spectator.An Awful Start to IPL 2025.Pant's return to competitive cricket was expected to spark the LSG; however, he has been poor in that regard, and his poor performances thus far speak to that truth. In a hard-hitting Punjab bowling attack, the left-hand batter was disappointing once more leading to just 2 runs before being dismissed. This awful start induces speculation on whether he was out of form or did he have leadership to take them along.

Twitter Reacts to the Pant Dismissal

What exactly does Rishabh Pant look at Short fine leg. He always got out at this point. #LSGvsPBKS #RishabhPant #Pant #Maxwell pic.twitter.com/WbNvGFxUKD

— Shankar Singh (@Shanky_Parihar) April 1, 2025

❗️ Rishabh Pant Is Of No Use In T20 Cricket ❗️

He Is A Burden For Any Team.

LSG Should Remove Him From Captaincy ASAP.

Third Consecutive Failure In IPL 2025. pic.twitter.com/i1sUAkMhWS

— Vaibhav Bhola 🇮🇳 (@VibhuBhola) April 1, 2025

Rishabh Pant needs to adapt his game in T20 cricket. His current approach lacks shape and consistency. He should take notes from Nicholas Pooran, who balances power and control perfectly. Test-style attacking cricket won’t work in T20s.#IPL2025 #RishabhPant #LSGvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/HVpXSHsE7r

— Fifth Umpire (@vrushabh_ca) April 1, 2025

These are serious opportunities lost for Rishabh. That ball could be hit anywhere. He hit it straight to the short fine leg fielder.

Still think he should open. @RevSportzGlobal #RishabhPant

— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) April 1, 2025

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Social media Clitters reacted quickly to Pant's awful run of form. Examples of the paw always came from Crickets-a-lot; he labelled Pant "overrated" in T20 cricket and commented on shot selection and reason for confusion and in leadership. All eyes are on Pant for the rest of the tournament.

PBKS vs LSG IPL 2025 Live Streaming: How to Watch in Different Countries

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is returning with exciting cricket action, which is all set to begin on March 22, 2025. This season holds the promise of exciting matches, fierce rivalries, and memorable performances by the best cricketers in the world. Fans globally are eagerly waiting to watch and support their favourite teams. From watching television to streaming online, here is a complete guide to IPL 2025 

LSG vs PBKS Match Details - IPL 2025

•  Teams: PBKS vs LSG
• Date: 1 st April, 2025
• Time: 07:30 pm.
• Venue:Lucknow

LSG vs PBKS Live Streaming  TV Broadcast by Country

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Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings Predicted Playing XI

Punjab Kings Playing XI

Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Azmatullah Omarzai, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Suryansh Shedge, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Vijaykumar Vyshak(imp)

Lucknow Super Giants Playing XI

Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markaram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant, Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Prince Yadav, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Rathi(imp)

LSG vs PBKS Match Preview

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) face Punjab Kings (PK) in the 13th match of the IPL 2025 in Lucknow. LSG rebounded well from a dissatisfying start, winning convincingly in their second outing. The Punjab Kings, on the opposite hand, made an impact with an impressive performance in their first game, demonstrating that they're a team to watch this season. With both teams eager to gain momentum, this matchup is shaping up for a high-intensity battle.

LSG vs PBKS Match Details 

Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings – 13th Match, IPL 2025

Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

Date & Time: 01st April 2025 at 07:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

LSG vs PBKS Venue Stats

LSG vs PBKS Pitch Report

The pitch at the Ekana Cricket Stadium will not be spectacular, but it will be suitable for batting, as are most Indian surfaces. However, Ekana tends to slow down in the middle overs, bringing the spinners into the equation.

LSG vs PBKS Weather Report

The weather in Lucknow is expected to be warm and humid, but there is no chance of rain, so we will play a full match.  

LSG vs PBKS Last Five Matches

LSG vs PBKS Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: IPL 2025, Match 13: LSG vs PBKS Dream11 Top Captain And Vice-captain Choices

LSG vs PBKS Probable Playing XIs:

Lucknow Super Giants Probable Playing XIs

Punjab Kings Probable Playing XIs

Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (c), Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Suryansh Shedge, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Nehal Wadhera (Impact Player)

Topmost Picks for LSG vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Lucknow Super Giants

• Nicholas Pooran – Nicholas Pooran was the stand out performer, hammering 70 off only 26 balls and putting the game out of Hyderabad's reach within the first 10 overs.
• Prince Yadav –  Young pacer Prince Yadav played his own, conceding only 29 runs in four overs and picking up one wicket.

Top Picks – Punjab Kings

• Shashank Singh – Shashank Singh, who delivered a quickfire knock in the opener, adds depth as a finisher. His ability to play hard from beginning makes him a game changer for Punjab.
• Arshdeep Singh –  Arshdeep Singh has proven sensational in the T20 format; last season, he bagged 19 wickets and was one of PBKS' most consistent players.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for LSG vs PBKS Dream11 Team:

Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant, Mitchell Marsh(VC), Shreyas Iyer(C), Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Aiden Markram, Azmatullah Omarzai, Shardul Thakur, Prince Yadav, Arshdeep Singh

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for LSG vs PBKS Dream11 Team:

Nicholas Pooran(C), Priyansh Arya, Mitchell Marsh, Shreyas Iyer, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell(VC), Aiden Markram, Azmatullah Omarzai, Shardul Thakur, Prince Yadav, Arshdeep Singh

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Shreyas Iyer, Nicholas Pooran

Vice-captain – Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell

Wicketkeeper – Nicholas Pooran

LSG vs PBKS Probable Winners:

Both the Lucknow Super Giants and the Punjab Kings appear to be serious contenders this season. Lucknow has performed well despite losing two pace choices to injury, owing to their top-order batters, who have been in excellent form. Punjab has approached their matches with a fearless attitude, and they have the batting depth to continue that approach. Their bowling has also fared well thus far. This is a difficult match to call, but on paper, Punjab appears to have a slight advantage due to their overall balance. Considering the team combination, Punjab Kings is expected to win this match.