LSG bowlers dominated Punjab Kings’ innings during their innings on this tricky pitch and limited them to 133/8 runs with Mohsin Khan playing an instrumental role with his spell with the ball.
In the Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings timeline, Nicholas Pooran’s 77 and Marcus Stoinis’ cameos helped PBKS finish strong, while KL Rahul’s composed 50 kept them competitive in the match.
| Date | Venue | LSG Score | PBKS Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 May 2025 | Dharamsala | 199/7 (20 ov) (ESPN Cricinfo) | 236/5 (20 ov) (ESPN Cricinfo) | PBKS won by 37 runs (The Times of India) |
| 01 Apr 2025 | Lucknow (Ekana) | 171/7 (20 ov) (Cricbuzz) | 177/2 (16.2 ov) (Cricbuzz) | PBKS won by 8 wickets (CREX) |
| 30 Mar 2024 | Lucknow (Ekana) | 199/8 (20 ov) (Jagranjosh.com) | 178/5 (20 ov) (Sportskeeda) | LSG won by 21 runs (Jagranjosh.com) |
| 28 Apr 2023 | Mohali | 257/5 (20 ov) (The Times of India) | 201 all out (≈20 ov) (myfinal11.in) | LSG won by 56 runs (myfinal11.in) |
| 15 Apr 2023 | Lucknow (Ekana) | 159/8 (20 ov) (The Times of India) | 161/8 (20 ov) (myfinal11.in) | PBKS won by 2 wickets (myfinal11.in) |
Head-to-Head Record
One of the fiercest rivalries in Indian Premier League cricket, LSG and KKR’s rivalry has provided fans with nonstop entertainment since both franchises made their IPL debuts in 2022 and 2023 respectively.
From spectacular displays of batting to dramatic turnarounds and record scores, fans have witnessed numerous iconic moments since their IPL debuts in 2022 and 2023 respectively.
The first match between these teams was an exciting contest with both sides demonstrating their attacking strengths. LSG batsmen pulled through after losing three wickets early, to post a competitive total of 171-7 at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.
Opening batter Kyle Mayers scored 54 off only 24 deliveries before captain Nicholas Pooran and Ayush Badoni both posted impressive 40s before Abdul Samad made an unforgettable cameo appearance to help overcome an initial deficit of 35-3 and close out this match in style.
In their next meeting between these teams in Mohali, KKR emerged victorious after an exciting final-over chase. After being dismissed for just 172 on a slow pitch, Mohali rallied from an unexpected defeat thanks to some outstanding batsmen performances from Quinton de Kock (unbeaten 77 off only 38 balls) Prabhsimran Singh and Bairstow with fifty plus scores; bowlers such as Yash Thakur and Naveen-ul-Haq made crucial breakthroughs that gave KKR an emphatic six wicket victory!
Since their previous meeting, these two sides have faced off four more times, and each side won two matches. Although PBKS holds a slight head-to-head advantage in head-to-head meetings, predicting its outcome remains impossible due to both teams being unpredictable performers. Recent trends suggest PBKS are currently dominating, and can expect another win this time around; will things turn against them instead? Let’s find out!
Home Ground Advantage
The LSG vs PBKS rivalry has already provided some of the season’s highest-octane entertainment, replete with explosive hitting, dramatic turnarounds, and eye-catching individual performances. We provide a comprehensive guide that details each head-to-head encounter between these dynamic franchises; analyze key moments; highlight record breaking statistics; and predict a future outcome of this captivating rivalry!
Home field advantage has always been an important consideration in the Indian Premier League and it remains a topic of intense discussion early in each tournament. Managers from several teams have denied having a home ground advantage;
Kolkata Knight Riders’ Chandrakant Pandit stated his team could not control Eden Gardens pitch and Chennai Super Kings skipper Stephen Fleming claimed they struggle to interpret Chepauk surface. LSG mentor Zaheer Khan even suggested Ekana Stadium pitch looked as though it were prepared by Punjab curator.
Lucknow Super Giants are based out of Lucknow and host their home matches at Ekana Cricket Stadium. After an impressive debut season, winning eight out of their nine league stage games and reaching playoffs for the first time ever was made possible through top-order batsmen KL Rahul, Quinton de Kock, Deepak Hooda as well as Afghanistan seamer Naveen-ul-Haq being potency threats with the ball.
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Tactical Symmetry
Since making their IPL debut in 2022, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have managed to establish an impressive bat-first record despite limited resources. LSG are the best team at defending totals of 160 or higher while winning 15 out of 18 matches where they batted first under this format.
At first, this franchise was considered to be one of the bottom teams. But thanks to experienced players like Zaheer Khan, Jasprit Bumrah, and Ayush Badoni joining, they have turned around their fortunes considerably in recent years and this season could become even stronger with new left-handed signings like Prabhsimran Singh and Nicholas Pooran coming aboard.
But their success didn’t come easily; as they have advanced up the table over recent seasons, they have encountered fierce rivals that have challenged them at every step. Their clashes often feature explosive batting and constantly developing bowling attacks which create nail-biting finishers in thrilling encounters.
As has been the case over their eight encounters, six have been decided by 15 runs or within the final over. With both squads continuing to improve and grow over time, fans can look forward to more thrilling clashes between them in future seasons.
To help keep up with all the action, we have put together an in-depth Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings timeline featuring their entire head-to-head history in this format.
The timeline features key match details, head-to-head statistics and other analysis of their rivalry – perfect for fans or pundits looking to keep tabs on this fast-evolved rivalry! So dive right in!
Final Score
Since LSG’s IPL debut in 2022, their rivalry has captured fans worldwide. These two dynamic franchises have produced iconic moments and nail-biting finishes in every encounter between them; from explosive batting to strategic bowling strategies – LSG-PBKS have produced unforgettable encounters! In this comprehensive guide to this budding IPL rivalry you will see every key moment as well as highlight some key individual performances that have stood out over time.
By the end of 2024, these teams had met six times, with PBKS emerging victorious on every occasion. Though LSG struggled in 2024, they have shown promise this season with Rishabh Pant taking charge as captain. He has brought fresh energy and ambition into their squad that they never before possessed.
Both sides are looking to get off to an impressive start this season and this match could prove crucial in that regard. Both teams share similar styles of play, making a win all the more significant when it comes to determining their final standing in the table.
Both teams possess formidable batting units, making for an exciting contest. If pitches favoring batting are favorable enough, whichever side can capitalise on opening partnerships will likely emerge victorious – both sides have enough firepower to post large totals!
Numerous IPL milestones have been set during this rivalry, such as Nicolas Pooran’s unbeaten 77 off 38 balls containing seven sixes for LSG against PBKS in 2025 and Liam Livingstone’s 70 (32) for PBKS the same year. Devdutt Padikkal holds the record scorer of LSG’s innings with 94 runs in 2025 against PBKS; on bowling side of things however PBKS lead with Rabada and Arshdeep Singh on top.
Both teams possess excellent tactical balance, each featuring powerful openers in de Kock and Pooran, solid middle order players such as Stoinis and Bairstow, and potency death bowling duo Bishnoi Thakur Rabada for death bowling duties.
The match will depend on which side can execute better between overs 16-20, as well as having quality death bowlers who will come off bowl first in overs 16-20 and eventually Rabada will deliver his bowling spells more consistently.