PBKS vs LSG: As the IPL 2025 season progresses, the fight for the playoff spots is entering a critical phase of the season. The Punjab Kings (PBKS) will take on the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the picturesque Dharamsala ground in a must-win contest.
Both teams have a good chance of competing in the playoffs with the PBKS leading the points table by a slender different. You can find a detailed preview including the PBKS vs LSG predicted playing XI, pitch report, and potential changes below.
PBKS vs LSG IPL 2025: Match Overview
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| Match Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants |
| Venue | Dharamsala |
| Stage | League phase, IPL 2025 |
| Implication | Decisive in playoff qualification |
PBKS are fourth on the table with 13 points from 10 matches, while LSG have five victories in 10 games and are sixth. Even with a win, LSG is unlikely to make it into the top four but will attempt to remain alive for the playoffs.
PBKS Predicted Playing XI for PBKS vs LSG IPL 2025
PBKS Predicted XI (+ Impact Player):
Priyansh Arya
Prabhsimran Singh
Shreyas Iyer (Captain)
Josh Inglis (Wicketkeeper)
Nehal Wadhera
Shashank Singh
Marco Jansen
Azmatullah Omarzai
Suryansh Shedge
Xavier Bartlett
Yuzvendra Chahal
Arshdeep Singh (Impact Player)
LSG Predicted Playing XI for PBKS vs LSG IPL 2025
LSG Expected XI (+ Impact Player):
Aiden Markram
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Mitchell Marsh
Nicholas Pooran
Rishabh Pant (Captain & Wicketkeeper)
David Miller
Abdul Samad
Ayush Badoni
Digvesh Singh Rathi
Ravi Bishnoi
Avesh Khan
Prince Yadav / Shardul Thakur
Mayank Yadav (Impact Player)
PBKS vs LSG IPL 2025 Pitch Report: Dharamsala Weather and Conditions
Dharamsala historically provides early support to fast bowlers because of the height and green pitches. Nevertheless, it is also a ground that supports high-scoring matches once the ball becomes older. Rain is bound to halt play, which can affect the choice at the toss.
Expected Strategy:
The winning team of the toss can decide to bowl first to cash in on early swing and cover for potential weather interruptions.
Full Squads for PBKS vs LSG IPL 2025
PBKS Full Squad:
Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Josh Inglis (wk), Suryansh Shedge, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Azmatullah Omarzai, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Xavier Bartlett, Praveen Dubey, Musheer Khan, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Vishnu Vinod, Yash Thakur, Aaron Hardie, Kuldeep Sen, Harnoor Singh, Pyla Avinash
LSG Full Squad
Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Mayank Yadav, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Shahbaz Ahmed, Himmat Singh, Akash Maharaj Singh, Matthew Breetzke, Shardul Thakur, Manimaran Siddharth, Aryan Juyal, RS Hangargekar, Akash Deep, Shamar Joseph, Arshin Kulkarni
Final Thoughts
Since PBKS vs LSG IPL 2025 will be a high-stakes match, both teams will try to use the conditions to their advantage and sharpen their playing XIs to ensure maximum effect. Placing playoffs at stake, brace yourself for an exciting game at Dharamsala.
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