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Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants Preview: Odds, Tips, and Prediction

Date: 04 May 2025 First Ball: 16:00 IST Venue: HPCA Stadium SportsBoom previews the thrilling Indian Premier League encounter between the Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants at the HPCA Stadium on Sunday, 04 May 2025. As the IPL season intensifies, fans are exploring IPL betting and looking for the best value for their wagers!

Thierry Henry
Nigel Naicker

Last Updated: 2025-04-21

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4 minutes read

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Both these sides have started this season’s IPL tournament in consistent fashion, and this is set to be a tight encounter on Sunday. 

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Pre-Game Odds and Win Probability

Here’s how the pre-match betting odds stack up for this IPL clash:

  1. Punjab Kings: 2.02 – 49.5% 

  2. Lucknow Super Giants: 1.06 – 50.5% 

    Odds courtesy of 1xBet, subject to change.

Head-to-Head Record

DateWinnerMethod of Victory
01 Apr 2024PBKSWon by 8 wickets
30 Mar 2024LSGWon by 21 runs
28 Apr 2023LSGWon by 56 runs
15 Apr 2023PBKSWon by 2 wickets
29 Apr 2022LSG Won by 20 runs
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Punjab Kings Current Squad

Harmoor SinghNehal WadheraPriyansh AryaPyla Avinash
Shashank SinghShreyas IyerAaron HardieAzmatullah Omarzai
Glenn MaxwellMarco JansenMarcus StoinisMusheer Khan
Suryansh ShedgeJosh InglisPrabhsimran SinghVishnu Vinod
Arshdeep SinghHarpreet BrarKuldeep SenLockie Ferguson
Praveen DubeyYash Vijay KumarXavier BartlettYash Thakur
Yuzvendra Chahal   

Key Players to Watch

  • Marco Jansen: The South African all-rounder’s towering presence and ability to swing the ball make him one of the key players to watch in this one. His batting cameos add extra value. 
  • Glenn Maxwell: The Australian’s explosive middle-order batting and off-spin bowling offer versatility for his side to lean into. 
  • Shreyas Iyer: PBKS’s captain brings consistency and leadership and Iyer has a knack for anchoring innings when needed most.

Lucknow Super Giants Squad

Aiden MarkramAyush BadoniDavid MillerHimmat Singh
Matthew BreetzkeAbdul SamadArshin KulkarniMitchell Marsh
Prince YadavRajvardhan HangargekarShahbaz AhmedYuvraj Chaudhary
Aryan JuyalNicholas PooranRishabh PantAkash Deep
Akash SinghAvesh KhanDigvesh SinghM Siddharth
Mayank YadavMohsin KhanRavi BishnoiShamar Joseph

Key Players to Watch

  • Aiden Markram: The South African batsman’s ability to anchor and accelerate makes him a vital asset for LSG. His experience in high-pressure games could be a game-changer in this clash. 
  • Rishabh Pant: LSG’s explosive wicketkeeper-batsman brings flair and aggression, making him a key player to watch with his knack for quick runs. 
  • David Miller: Milner is known for his finishing skills in the middle order, and he could turn the tide for Lucknow in games where they struggle. 

Top Batsman for Both Teams

  1. Shreyas Iyer to be Punjab Kings' Top Batsman: A batsman known for his cool-headed approach, Iyer also has bundles of experience in anchoring innings in T20 cricket. Batting at No. 3 or 4 ensures he’ll face plenty of deliveries, giving him enough time to post a big score.

  2. Aiden Markram to be Lucknow Super Giants' Top Batsman: A batsman cut from the same cloth as Markram, Klaasen also has a cool head, and adds bundles of experience in playing aggressive knocks in T20 cricket. Batting in the middle order ensures he'll face plenty of deliveries so he has enough time to post a big score if he gets in.

Predicted Line-Ups

  1. Punjab Kings Predicted Line-up: Singh, Iyer, Maxwell, Stoinis, Omarzai, Shedge, Jansen, Chahal, Arshdeep, Ferguson, Thakur.

  2. Lucknow Super Giants Predicted Line-up: Markram, Kulkarni, Pant, Miller, Pooran, Badoni, Marsh, Bishnoi, Yadav, Khan, Khan.

Suggested Bets

Our preview has lots of reliable bookmakers for betting for your IPL wagers, check out our suggested bets below.

  1. Glenn Maxwell to be Punjab Kings Top Batsman: Maxwell’s explosive middle-order batting can change the game’s course, especially on a batting-friendly pitch. His ability to clear boundaries makes him a reliable choice. 

  2. Nicholas Pooran to score a 50: Pooran can take the game away from you in an instant and if he gets in against the Kings bowling attack, back him to score a 50 in the clash. 

Value Bets

  1. Marco Jansen to be Player of the Match: If you think PBKS can win the match instead, Jansen is another who can deliver with both bat and ball in any situation and has picked up plenty of these awards in the past, so another good all-round performance could see him close. 

  2. Miller to Score a 50: Miller is a devastating batsman once he gets in, and if he does, back the South African to go on to score a 50 in the tie. 

Prediction: Punjab Kings to Win 

This is set to be a tight encounter at the HPCA Stadium. Both teams have started the current IPL tournament in good form and have similar records to date. The home team has more firepower in their batting line-up and that could see them edge the tie. Back the Punjab Kings to snatch victory. 

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