PBKS vs LSG 54th Match Prediction, IPL 2025 - Who will win today's match between Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants?

zaft 03-May-2025 • 04:55

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025's 54th game will be played at the beautiful Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala on May 4, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST. The match is vital in the championship race between the Punjab Kings (PBKS) and the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) because the PBKS is in fifth and LSG is in sixth position on the points table.

Check out the Pitch Report, Head-to-Head, match prediction and preview, and other updates for the 54th Match IPL 2025.

PBKS vs LSG

PBKS vs LSG Match Information

Match info

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala, India
Series	Indian Premier League
Toss	Lucknow Super Giants, elected to bowl
Weather	18.3°C\|Clear
Season	2025
Match days	04 May, 2025
Umpire	Parashar Joshi Jayaraman Madanagopal
Tv Umpire	Chris Gaffaney

PBKS vs LSG Weather & Pitch Report

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala

Clear 18.3°C

The weather is expected to be clear and cool, typical of Dharamshala evenings. Any team would be more effective in chasing since the pitch is beneficial for Batsmen. A par score here is around 180–190, with short boundaries assisting in big hitting. However, bowlers who vary pace and use cutters can be effective.

PBKS vs LSG Head-to-Head

PBKS vs LSG Recent Performance

Team Form (LAST 5 MATCHES)

Punjab Kings

W NR L W W

Lucknow Super Giants

L L W L W

Punjab Kings (PBKS), who are presently ranked fifth in the league, have been playing well recently and winning three of their previous five games and sharing points in one game because that was draw because of rain. They simply defeated the Chennai Super Kings by 4 wickets and chasing down 190 runs in just 19 overs. Their batting has looked solid, and they win against top sides like RCB and CSK.

On the other side, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are slightly behind in 6th place with 2 wins from their last 5 matches. In their most recent match, the Mumbai Indians completely defeated LSG; MI scored 215/7, while LSG lost the match by 54 runs because all out at 161 runs. Despite having talented players, they have lost the match due to their inconsistent play.

Key Players to Watch

Probable Best Batter – Glenn Maxwell (PBKS):

2014–2025: 77 Matches

Runs: 1431

Highest Score: 95

Average: 22.35

Strike Rate: 154.53

Fifties: 6

Glenn Maxwell's ability to change the game with explosive batting in the middle and death overs makes him PBKS’s X-factor. The environment in Dharamshala would be ideal for aggressive batsmen like him, and his recent strikes have had a great impact on team.

Probable Best Bowler – Ravi Bishnoi (LSG):

2022–2025: 53 Matches

Wickets: 48

Best Figures: 3/28

Bowling Average: 33.43

Economy: 8.71

Strike Rate: 23.02

Ravi Bishnoi remains one of LSG's top performers. His leg-spin and deceptive googlies are especially effective during middle overs, and he will be key in breaking PBKS's batting partnerships.

PBKS vs LSG Match Prediction

In recent games, Punjab Kings have shown their best performance, particularly in chasing down high scores. Despite having a strong team, LSG has struggled to win the match. PBKS appears to have a better chance of winning this match because of their well-balanced team.

Who Will Win the Toss

The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium usually offers good batting conditions under lights. Winning teams often choose to bowl first because in the second innings dew advantage the batsmen. Recent toss trends suggest that Punjab Kings may have a little chance of winning.