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Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings, IPLT20, Today Match Prediction
LSG vs PBKS Win Probability
Toss Winner - Punjab Kings won the toss and choose to bowl first
Punjab Kings beat Lucknow Super Giants by 7 wickets
Will LSG spoil Punjab Kings' playoff party?
- LSG has won only four out of the 13 games the team has played
- Teams batting first have won the last six out of ten games here
- The average first innings score this season has been 169 runs
Punjab Kings to win
| Tournament: | Indian Premier League, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 40.4°C|Mist |
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LSG vs PBKS Live Prediction
LSG vs PBKS Match Prediction & Analysis
We are in the last week of the league games in the Indian Premier League 2026. The Lucknow Super Giants aim to bow out on a high as they take on the Punjab Kings in the 68th match. The Super Giants are out of contention for the next round and lost the last game against the Rajasthan Royals. The Kings will fight to secure their playoff spot after suffering a massive loss to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their last game.
Both teams have struggled with their form. The Punjab Kings seem to have hit a dead end with six consecutive losses. They aim to overcome the mental block and win this game with a big margin to have a chance of finishing in the Top 4. For the Super Giants, this game is all about pride and giving their fans something to cheer about. With both teams under pressure in this game, we expect to see a tight contest.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
LSG
L
W
L
W
L
LSG
225/3 in 19.1 11.74
220/5 in 20.0 11
188/3 in 16.4 11.28
187/5 in 20.0 9.35
208/5 in 19.2 10.76
203/8 in 20.0 10.15
229/4 in 18.4 12.27
228/5 in 20.0 11.4
PBKS
L
L
L
L
L
PBKS
235/4 in 20.0 11.75
202/7 in 20.0 10.1
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 6 Matches
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201/10 in 19.5
IPL 2023
Lucknow Super Giants won by 56 runs
257/5 in 20.0
159/8 in 20.0
IPL 2023
Punjab Kings won by 2 wickets
161/8 in 19.3
TEAMS PREVIEW
Lucknow Super Giants Preview
It's been a season that Rishabh Pant and his team want to get done with. With only 4 wins in 13 games, the team has long been out of playoff contention. Though the team put up a good show with the bat in the last game against the Rajasthan Royals, the bowling attack let them down. As they head into their last clash for the season, Pant and his men aim to go out with something to cheer about.
They put up a clinical show with the bat in the last game, making 220 runs. Mitchell Marsh has made 563 runs this season and would still be playing for the Orange Cap. He must deliver a good start with Josh Inglis. Nicholas Pooran hasn't been consistent and must do well in the middle order with Rishab Pant and Abdul Samad. The team expects runs from Ayush Badoni and Shahbaz Ahmed in the lower middle order.
The bowling attack has looked pedestrian this season and has posed little challenge to opponents. The team needs early strikes from Akash Singh and Mohsin Khan, as they face a strong batting unit. Prince Yadav's 16 wickets haven't helped the team much, and he must do well in the middle overs alongside Mayank Yadav. Digvesh Rathi and Shahbaz Ahmed must deliver the goods in the supporting role.
Interesting Stats
- LSG has won only two out of six games at home this season
- LSG has lost the last three games they have played against the Punjab Kings
LSG Over/Under Betting Tips
Mitchell Marsh First Innings Runs Over 29.5 @ 1.83 (4rabet)
LSG Over/Under Betting Tips
Nicholas Pooran Total Runs Over 22.5 @ 1.85
Nicholas Pooran has been striking the ball cleanly in recent games, with a blazing 63 off 21 against MI and a solid 38 against RCB. His record against Punjab Kings is decent, averaging nearly 27 runs across 8 innings. With good numbers against Arshdeep, Stoinis, and Chahal, expect Pooran to comfortably cross the 22.5-run mark tonight.
Josh Inglis Total Runs Over 22.5 @ 1.85
Josh Inglis has been in red-hot form lately, with scores of 60, 36, and 85 in his last three outings. His strike rate has consistently stayed above 200 in most innings, showing his attacking intent. Against his former side Punjab Kings, expect him to come out firing and comfortably clear the 22-run mark with ease today.
Lucknow Super Giants Predicted Playing XI:
Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Mitchell Marsh, Josh Inglis, Nicholas Pooran, Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni, Shahbaz Ahmed, Mohsin Khan, Mayank Yadav, Akash Singh, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Rathi (Impact Player)
Lucknow Super Giants Key Players From Previous Game Of Indian Premier League, 2026
Lucknow Super Giants Actual Playing XI:
Abdul Samad, Josh Inglis, Rishabh Pant, Prince Yadav, Nicholas Pooran, Mukul Choudhary, Arshin Atul Kulkarni, Arjun Tendulkar, Ayush Badoni, Mohsin Khan, Mohammed Shami
Punjab Kings Preview
Shreyas Iyer's team heads into this contest under immense pressure. After starting the season with brilliant performances that saw them top the points table, the team has suffered six consecutive losses. They suffered a 23-run loss in their last game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru and dropped to 5th on the points table. They need a big win here and need Rajasthan and KKR to lose their respective games to reach the playoffs.
Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya have made more than 700 runs this season, and the team expects the pair to deliver an electrifying start. Cooper Connolly is the team's leading scorer this season with 473 runs, and the team wants him to build partnerships in the middle order with Shreyas Iyer and Suryansh Shedge. The team expects big hits in the death overs from Marcus Stoinis, Shahank Singh, and Azmatullah Omarzai.
The bowling attack has become a headache for the team. In the last seven out of eight games, the attack has conceded over 200 runs. Arshdeep Singh's 14 wickets have come at an economy of 9.78, and he must do well in the Power Play alongside Azmatullah Omarzai. Yuzvendra Chahal has struggled this year with his length, and the team expects a good show from him in the middle overs alongside Harpreet Brar. Lockie Ferguson and Shashank Singh must do well in the supporting roles.
Interesting Stats
- PBKS have suffered six consecutive losses before this game
- Cooper Connolly has made 473 runs at a strike rate of 162.4 this season
PBKS Over/Under Betting Tips
Shreyas Iyer First Innings Runs Over 29.5 @ 1.83 (4rabet)
PBKS Over/Under Betting Tips
Cooper Connolly Total Runs Over 21.5 @ 1.85
Cooper Connolly has been the leading run-scorer for PBKS this season, piling up 473 runs at a brilliant strike rate of 162.55, including a century and two fifties. When these two sides last met, he smashed a brilliant 87 off 46 balls against LSG. Expect the left-hander to fire again and score 30-plus runs.
Shreyas Iyer Total Runs Over 25.5 @ 1.85
Shreyas Iyer boasts a strong record against LSG, racking up 219 runs at a strike rate of 144 with two fifties. The PBKS skipper has been in solid touch lately, with knocks of 71, 66, and 69 in recent games. With this being a must-win clash, expect the captain to lead from the front and play a match winning knock.
Punjab Kings Predicted Playing XI:
Shreyas Iyer (c), Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Priyansh Arya, Cooper Connolly, Suryansh Shedge, Shashank Singh, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harpreet Brar, Lockie Ferguson, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Marcus Stoinis (Impact Player)
Punjab Kings Key Players From Previous Game Of Indian Premier League, 2026
Punjab Kings Actual Playing XI:
Vyshak Vijaykumar, Marco Jansen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Cooper Connolly, Arshdeep Singh, Shashank Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer, Suryansh Shedge
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
It will be a hot evening in Lucknow with the temperature being 39°C at the start of the game. We expect the humidity to be around 23%. The conditions will be a big challenge for the bowlers, as they have to contend with the batters and the excess heat.
LSG vs PBKS Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
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Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Average Turn
Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, has produced the low-scoring games this season. The track has been slow, where the batters have struggled with their timing. The large size of the ground also makes it difficult to play lofted shots. The average first innings score this season has been 169 runs, and the team batting first must aim to have 200 on the board.
Total Over/Under Betting Tips
Lucknow SuperGiants to win the coin toss @ 1.90
We back the Lucknow SuperGiants to win the coin toss in today's match against the Punjab Kings.
Toss: To Bowl
Toss is very crucial at this venue as teams have struggled to defend scores here. In the last 10 games, the team chasing the score has won six times. We have seen low-scoring contests here this season. The team winning the toss will aim to bowl first and restrict the opponents to a small total.
LSG vs PBKS
Winning Prediction
Lucknow Super Giants lost the last game, despite having runs on the board. It shows the lack of confidence in the camp. The bowling attack hasn't executed its plans this season, and the team needs them to get their act together to win. For the Punjab Kings, their fate in the tournament rests on this game. They have a stronger batting lineup and must capitalize on it. There isn't much to choose between the two teams, but Punjab, with a stronger top order, has the edge.
Punjab Kings to win
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