LSG vs PBKS Match Prediction, Fantasy Tips, Pitch Report, and Playing XI of 13th Match of IPL 2025

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IPL 2025 has started with a bang. And more and more thrilling matches are being seen. This time some different thrill and excitement is being seen in IPL 2025, where in the starting phase of IPL, 200+ was seen in 5 out of the first 6 matches, while in the next 6 matches no team has been able to reach the figure of 200. Some new records have been made and some new records have also been broken in IPL 2025 where the team of RCB, led by Rajat Patidar, has broken the record by defeating Chennai in its home ground after a long wait of 17 years. The Chennai team has not been able to chase a score of more than 180 since IPL 2019. This time the new captains of the teams have been seen captaining with great enthusiasm.

In today's match, Lucknow will face Punjab Kings at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow at 7:30 pm. Both the teams are coming after winning their last match, the confidence level of both the teams will be high. The Punjab team led by Shreyas is coming after defeating Jugrat in its home ground. The Lucknow team, after losing very closely to Delhi in its first match, has come after defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad in its home ground in the next match, due to which the confidence of the Lucknow team will be very high. However, the poor form of the Lucknow captain is still a matter of concern as Rishabh Pant has failed to play a big innings so far, although he has done very good captaincy.

Head-to-Head: LSG vs PBKS - Who Holds the Advantage?

LSG and PBKS have had some fierce battles over the years, with LSG historically holding the upper hand. With the match being played at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, LSG will have the home advantage, and their pace attack of Shardul Thakur and Awesh Khan could be a major threat on a supporting track. Their batting lineup, led by Rishabh Pant, Aiden Markram, Mitch Marsh, Nicolas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, and  David Miller, looks solid. On the other hand, PBKS boasts an explosive batting unit, featuring Shreyas Iyer, Prabhsimran Singh, and Glen Maxwell. However, their biggest concern has always been their inconsistent performance and  bowling attack, which often struggles in high-scoring encounters. While Arshdeep Singh and Harpreet Barar add depth, they’ll need to handle LSG’s aggressive top order. Given LSG’s superior bowling attack and home conditions, they might start as slight favorites. But PBKS’s firepower makes them dangerous, and if their bowling holds up, an upset could be on the cards. Let’s break down their head-to-head record to see who holds the edge ahead of the IPL 2025 match:

Total Matches Played: 4

LSG Wins: 3 

PBKS Wins: 1

No Result/Abandoned Matches: 0

Despite LSG having the firepower of Aiden Markram, Mitch Marsh, Nicolas Pooran, Rishabh Pant, David Miller, PBKS’s all-around strength and explosive players Marcus Stoinis and glen Maxwell give them the upper hand in this head-to-head contest. However, it’s always been a close battle, with both sides frequently trading blows in IPL clashes.

Predictions: Who Will Win the Match?

As far as fantasy cricket is concerned, LSG might have the edge with their explosive batting lineup led by Aiden Markram, Mitch Marsh, Nicolas Pooran, Rishabh Pant, Ayush Badoni, and David Miller, but PBKS’s balanced squad and the presence of all-rounders like Maxwell and Stonis make them a formidable opponent. Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, with its high-scoring potential, might slightly favor the batting-heavy teams, so expect a run-fest!

Injury Update:

No any Injury concerns.

LSG vs PBKS Match, Date, Time, & Venue: 

Match: LSG vs PBKS 13th Match of IPL 2025     

Date: 1 April 2025   

Time: 7:30 PM

Stadium: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium   

Location: Lucknow

LSG vs PBKS Match Pitch Report:     

The Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow offers a balanced pitch that challenges both batsmen and bowlers. Early in the match, the surface favors the batsmen, allowing them to play aggressive strokes with good bounce and a solid foundation. A first-innings score between 170-180 runs is generally considered competitive. However, as the game progresses, the pitch tends to slow down, providing assistance to spinners, which can make chasing more difficult. Teams chasing targets around 180-190 runs generally have a fighting chance, but anything above 190-200 can put them under pressure, especially with the slow nature of the pitch in the second innings. Overall, it’s a dynamic surface where both batting and bowling strategies need to adapt to the conditions, and a score around 200+ is often a strong target for the chasing side. 

Possible Playing 11 for LSG:   

Aiden Markram, Mitch Marsh, Nicolas Pooran, Rishabh Pant, Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Shahbaz Ahmed, Shardul Thakur, Prince Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan 

Impact Subs: Digvesh Singh, M Siddharth, Abdul Samad

Possible playing 11 for PBKS:   

Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Suryash Shedge, Azmatullah Umarzai, Marco Janson, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal

Impact Sub: Nehal Vadhera, Praveen Dubey, Vijaykumar Vaishak, Harpreet Brar

LSG vs PBKS Fantasy Team:      

Wicketkeepers: Nicolas Pooran, Rishabh Pant, Prabhsimran Singh

Batsman: Mitch Marsh, Shreyas Iyer

All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis

Bowlers: Shardul Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh

LSG vs PBKS Team for Today Match:

LSG vs PBKS Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:     

Choice 1: Shreyas Iyer (C), Shardul Thakur (VC)      

Choice 2: Glenn Maxwell (C), Nicolas Pooran (VC)

LSG vs PBKS Fantasy Prediction Backups:   

Aden Markram, Devid Miller, Mahipal Lomror, Josh Inglis, Yash Thakur

Disclaimer:     

The author has provided you with the above-mentioned match prediction on the basis of his research, understanding, and analysis, consider the points and make your own decision

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