Punjab Kings (PBKS) will take on Lucknow Super giants (LSG) in match no-54 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Sunday evening. This is the second match of the doubleheader day and will be played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on Sunday May 04, 2025.
LSG lost only twice in the first seven matches. But since beating Gujarat Titans on April 12, Lucknow outfit has lost three times in four matches. This negative run has pulled them down on the points table, as Rishabh Pant’s team is now sitting outside of the top-four. As teams above them are on a positive run and only a handful of games remaining, LSG must capture their form if they are to qualify to the top-four.
For Punjab, the issue is more or less the same. They are also facing heat from teams surrounding them. With six wins from 10 matches, Punjab team is sitting third on the IPL 2025 table. Also another win in this game can see PBKS moving to the top of the points table.
IPL 2025 PBKS vs LSG Pitch Report, Venue Stats
The pitch at HPCA Stadium is generally considered batting-friendly, offering consistent bounce that aids stroke play. However, the high altitude and open surroundings can introduce lateral movement, especially beneficial for seam bowlers in the early overs.
Fast bowlers often find assistance with swing and bounce, particularly during the initial phases of the match. Conversely, spinners have historically found limited turn on this surface, making it less conducive for spin bowling.
Here are some IPL stats of HPCA Cricket Stadium, Dharamshala:
| Category | Stat/Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Hosted | 13 |
| Wins Batting First | 08 |
| Wins Batting Second | 05 |
| No Result | 00 |
| Pitch Report | Good batting conditions. |
| Last Match at Narendra Modi Stadium | RCB beat PBKS by 60 runs in IPL 2024. |
| Highest Team Score | 241/7 by RCB vs PBKS in IPL 2024. |
| Lowest Team Score | 116/10 by PBKS vs Deccan Chargers in IPL 2011. |
| Average First-Innings Score | 185 |
| Average Second Innings Score | 157 |
| Highest Successful Chase | 178/5 by Deccan Chargers vs. Punjab Kings in 2010. |
| Lowest Total Defended | 167/9 by Chennai Super Kings vs. Punjab Kings in 2024. |
| Highest Individual Score | 106 runs by Adam Gilchrist (Punjab Kings) vs. Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2011. |
| Best Bowling Figures | 4/9 by Amit Mishra (Deccan Chargers) vs. Punjab Kings in 2011. |
IPL 2025 PBKS vs LSG Highest Team Totals at HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala
| Team | Total | Opposition | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 241/7 | Punjab Kings | 2024 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 232/2 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 2011 |
| Delhi Capitals | 213/2 | Punjab Kings | 2023 |
| Deccan Chargers | 198/2 | Kings XI Punjab | 2011 |
| Punjab Kings | 198/8 | Delhi Capitals | 2023 |
PBKS vs LSG: Top five individual score at HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala
| Player | Runs | Balls | Team | Opponent | Date |
| Adam Gilchrist | 106 | 55 | Kings XI Punjab | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 17 May 2011 |
| Shikhar Dhawan | 95* | 57 | Deccan Chargers | Kings XI Punjab | 21 May 2011 |
| Liam Livingstone | 94 | 48 | Punjab Kings | Delhi Capitals | 17 May 2023 |
| Mahela Jayawardene | 93* | 62 | Kings XI Punjab | Deccan Chargers | 16 April 2010 |
| Shaun Marsh | 88* | 57 | Kings XI Punjab | Chennai Super Kings | 18 April 2010 |
IPL 2025 PBKS vs LSG Top 5 Leading Run-getters at HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala
| Rank | Player | Matches | Runs | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shaun Marsh | 07 | 334 | 88* |
| 2 | Adam Gilchrist | 08 | 295 | 106 |
| 3 | Mahela Jayawardene | 04 | 161 | 93* |
| 4 | David Warner | 04 | 154 | 79 |
| 5 | Azhar Mahmood | 04 | 134 | 80 |
IPL 2025 PBKS vs LSG Top 5 Leading Wicket-takers at HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala
| Rank | Player | Wickets | Matches | Best Bowling Figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Piyush Chawla | 13 | 09 | 4/17 vs RCB (2011) |
| 2 | Ryan Harris | 09 | 06 | 3/28 vs RCB (2011) |
| 3 | Azhar Mahmood | 06 | 04 | 2/23 vs MI (2013) |
| 4 | Morne Morkel | 06 | 03 | 4/20 vs KXIP (2012) |
| 5 | Irfan Pathan | 06 | 05 | 3/28 vs KXIP (2011) |
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