It’s time for the 13th face-off of IPL 2025, and cricket fans are gearing up for a thrilling encounter between the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and the Punjab Kings (PBKS). We’re heading to the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow for this much-anticipated match scheduled on Tuesday, April 1.
In their journey so far, LSG has emerged victorious in one of their two clashes. They experienced a nail-biting finish in their opening match, narrowly losing to the Delhi Capitals by 1 wicket. However, they bounced back strongly, securing a win against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Meanwhile, PBKS has only taken to the field once this season, marking their debut with a commendable 11-run triumph over Gujarat Titans. As the teams prepare for their upcoming duel, let’s delve into a detailed preview of what awaits us.
Match Preview: LSG vs PBKS, IPL 2025, Match 13
LSG vs PBKS, Date and Venue:
The action unfolds at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, with the match kicking off at 7:30 PM IST on Tuesday, April 1.
Squads:
Lucknow Super Giants:
- Arshin Kulkarni
- Mitchell Marsh
- Rishabh Pant (w/c)
- Nicholas Pooran
- Ayush Badoni
- David Miller
- Abdul Samad
- Shardul Thakur
- RS Hangargekar
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Shamar Joseph
- Akash Deep
- Shahbaz Ahmed
- Manimaran Siddharth
- Akash Maharaj Singh
- Aiden Markram
- Avesh Khan
- Himmat Singh
- Matthew Breetzke
- Aryan Juyal
- Yuvraj Chaudhary
- Mayank Yadav
- Prince Yadav
- Digvesh Rathi
Punjab Kings:
- Josh Inglis (w)
- Prabhsimran Singh
- Shreyas Iyer (c)
- Glenn Maxwell
- Nehal Wadhera
- Marcus Stoinis
- Shashank Singh
- Marco Jansen
- Harpreet Brar
- Arshdeep Singh
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Vijaykumar Vyshak
- Praveen Dubey
- Lockie Ferguson
- Xavier Bartlett
- Vishnu Vinod
- Yash Thakur
- Aaron Hardie
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Kuldeep Sen
- Priyansh Arya
- Suryansh Shedge
- Harnoor Singh
- Musheer Khan
- Pyla Avinash
Key Battles:
Mitchell Marsh vs. Arshdeep Singh:
This confrontation could dictate the pace of LSG’s innings. Mitchell Marsh is on a roll, having launched his IPL 2025 campaign with flair. Despite not contributing with the ball due to fitness concerns, his batting prowess is undeniable. Marsh has already scored half-centuries in both outings, with impressive scores of 72 against DC and 52 against SRH. Arshdeep Singh is tasked with ensuring Marsh doesn’t repeat the act.
Nicholas Pooran vs. Yuzvendra Chahal:
Nicholas Pooran is in scintillating form. Starting with a fiery 75 off 30 balls against DC, he continued his rampage with 70 off 26 against SRH. As Pooran squares off with Chahal, the latter will be keen to exploit every opportunity to curb Pooran’s aggressive play.
Shreyas Iyer vs. Ravi Bishnoi:
Leading the charge for PBKS, Shreyas Iyer crafted a stunning, unbeaten 97 in the prior encounter with GT. With the pitch in Lucknow favoring the spinners, Iyer aims to leverage his skills against spin to steer his team forward, while Bishnoi will look to shine on this spin-friendly track.
Key Players:
LSG: Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant, Nicholas Pooran, Ravi Bishnoi, Shardul Thakur.
PBKS: Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer, Shashank Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh.
Weather Report:
Good news for cricket enthusiasts—the weather in Lucknow looks to be rain-free, with temperatures expected to be in the late 20s during game time.
Conclusion:
Both squads are riding on the high of recent victories and will aim to sustain their momentum in this matchup. With their current form, LSG and PBKS are poised to give us another electrifying game.
