PBKS vs LSG – Toss Update, Playing XI and Match Prediction

Check out the playing XI, toss result, pitch report, and match prediction for today’s PBKS vs LSG IPL 2025 clash. Stay updated with key match insights and expert analysis.

Two teams with everything on the line — and still chasing that elusive IPL trophy — are gearing up for a massive showdown tomorrow night. Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings are both locked in a fierce battle to keep their playoff hopes alive, and this clash could be a make-or-break moment in their campaigns. 

Between the two, Punjab Kings find themselves in a slightly more comfortable position. With 13 points already in the bag, one more win could be enough to sneak into the top four. And if they manage to win both of their remaining games, they’ll almost certainly punch their ticket to the playoffs. 

Lucknow, however, have no such breathing room. With just 10 points from 10 matches, they’ve left themselves with no margin for error. They’ll need to win at least two of their last four to stay in the mix — and three if they want to really control their fate. That’s no easy task in a tournament as unpredictable and unforgiving as the IPL. For LSG, tomorrow’s game isn’t just another match. It’s a do-or-die battle. The pressure is intense, the stakes couldn’t be higher, and one slip-up could end their season. Get ready for a night full of drama, nerves, and high-octane cricket. 

PBKS vs LSG Toss Update 

Lucknow Super Giants won the toss and have chosen to bowl first.

PBKS vs LSG Starting XI 

Both teams have a strong squad, and their Playing 11 is expected to feature some of the best names in world cricket. Here's a look at the possible lineups for PBKS and LSG: 

Punjab Kings (PBKS): Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer(c), Nehal Wadhera, Josh Inglis, Shashank Singh(w), Marcus Stoinis, Azmahtullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal  

Impact Sub: Praveen Dubey, Vijaykumar Vaishak, Harpreet Brar

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): Aiden Markram, Mitch Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant, Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Prince Yadav, Akash Singh, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Rathi, Mayank Yadav  

Impact Subs: M Siddharth, Prince Yadav, Shahbaz Ahmed, Shardul Thakur, 

PBKS vs LSG Match Prediction 

As both teams have solid squads, predicting a winner in today’s match is difficult, but here’s how it might unfold:  

Match Prediction: The playoff race is reaching boiling point, and both Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants are right in the middle of the fight. But if you’re keeping score, Punjab have a bit of breathing room — they’ve already stacked up 13 points, giving them a slight edge. 

Lucknow, on the other hand, are under real pressure. They need to win at least three of their final four games to stay in the hunt, which is no small task. To make things even trickier, one of those matches is against a red-hot Punjab side that’s dropped just one game in their last five. Given the form PBKS are in, LSG have their work cut out for them tonight in Dharamshala. Unless they pull something special out of the bag, it could be another tough evening for Rishabh Pant’s men.