LSG vs PBKS Cricket Live Score, IPL 2025: Rishabh Pant's Lucknow Super Giants eye first home win against Punjab Kings – Times of India

IPL Live Score: Can Punjab’s new king Shreyas Iyer carry his team again?
Punjab Kings have one massive advantage going into this clash—Shreyas Iyer’s red-hot form! The stylish batter played a match-winning innings of 97* (42) against Gujarat Titans and is looking in prime touch. With PBKS needing stability in their batting, Iyer’s role will be crucial. If he can get going again, LSG bowlers will have a tough time containing him.

LSG vs PBKS IPL Live Score: Lucknow’s batting firepower – can Pooran and Marsh deliver again?
LSG’s batting looked solid in their last match, thanks to Nicholas Pooran (70) and Mitchell Marsh (55), who played match-winning knocks against Sunrisers Hyderabad. But can they repeat their heroics against Punjab Kings?

With Rishabh Pant yet to fire, the onus will once again be on Pooran and Marsh to anchor the innings. If they get going, LSG could set or chase down a formidable total. But Punjab’s bowling attack, led by Chahal and Maxwell, will be looking to stop them in their tracks.

IPL Live Score: Who will win the battle of tweakers?
The Ekana International Stadium in Lucknow has always favoured spin bowling, making this LSG vs PBKS clash even more exciting. LSG have stacked their lineup with three spinners, including Ravi Bishnoi, while PBKS will rely on their experienced campaigner Yuzvendra Chahal to make an impact.

Will the LSG spinners dominate at home, or can Chahal weave his magic and guide Punjab Kings to victory? The spin battle will be a crucial deciding factor in this match!

LSG vs PBKS Live: Rishabh Pant vs Shreyas Iyer
The battle between Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings is not just about two teams; it’s also a showdown between two of IPL’s most expensive players — Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer. Pant, who was signed for a record Rs 27 crore, is yet to make a big impact this season, while Iyer (Rs 26.75 crore) proved his worth with a magnificent 97 not out off 42 balls against Gujarat Titans.

Pant, playing in front of his home crowd, will be under pressure to deliver, especially after two low scores. Can he turn things around and lead LSG to their first home win? Or will Iyer continue his blistering form and outshine his fellow big-money star?

LSG vs PBKS Live Score: LSG’s hunt for first home win
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are all set to take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Ekana International Stadium in what promises to be an intense battle. After suffering a heartbreaking one-wicket defeat against Delhi Capitals in their season opener, LSG bounced back with a thrilling five-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad. Now, with their first home game of the season, Rishabh Pant & Co. will be eager to secure a crucial win.

The spotlight will be on Nicholas Pooran, who played a match-winning knock in the last game, and Mitchell Marsh, whose explosive batting gave LSG a solid foundation. But all eyes will be on Pant, the most expensive player in IPL history (Rs 27 crore), as he looks to silence his critics with a captain’s knock.

Punjab Kings, however, will not go down without a fight. With Yuzvendra Chahal leading their spin attack and Shreyas Iyer in brilliant form, this contest is shaping up to be a high-voltage thriller!

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

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

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