LSG vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction, 13th Today Match Team Fantasy Tips, Playing XI and Pitch Report - IPL T20 2025

zaft 01-Apr-2025 • 08:13

LSG vs PBKS Match Preview

The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 13th match of IPL 2025 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on April 1st at 7:30 PM IST. Both teams have shown inconsistent form this season, with identical records of 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five matches (WLWLL).

LSG will look to capitalize on their home advantage at Ekana, where the pitch typically favors spinners and rewards batsmen who can adapt to variable bounce. PBKS, meanwhile, will rely on their explosive batting lineup to counter LSG's bowling attack. The head-to-head record slightly favors LSG, who have won 1 of the last 3 encounters between these sides.

Key players to watch include Nicholas Pooran (LSG) and Liam Livingstone (PBKS), both capable of changing games single-handedly. The toss could prove crucial as teams batting second have won 60% of matches at this venue in recent seasons.

LS vs PBKS Match Information

Match info

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, India
Series	Indian Premier League
Toss	Punjab Kings, elected to bowl
Weather	34.1°C\|Mist
Season	2025
Match days	01 Apr, 2025
Umpire	Abhijeet Bengeri Vinod Seshan
Tv Umpire	Jayaraman Madanagopal

LSG vs PBKS Weather & Pitch Report

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

Mist 34.1°C

LSG vs PBKS Head-to-Head

30.03.24 19:30 PM

IPL

Lucknow Super Giants

Punjab Kings

(20.0) 199/8

(20.0) 178/5

Lucknow Super Giants won by 21 runs

LSG vs PBKS Recent Performance

Team Form (LAST 5 MATCHES)

Lucknow Super Giants

W L W L L

Punjab Kings

W L W L L

Best and Hot Key Picks for LSG vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction

Top Batsmen Picks:

1.M Marsh (LSG)

Credits: 8.5

Recent Points: 258

Why Pick? Consistent opener with excellent strike rate with 88.21 % selection rate

2.S Lyer (PBKS)

Credits: 8.5

Recent Points: 193

Why Pick? Experienced campaigner anchoring PBKS batting with 96,04% selection rate

All-Rounders:

1.Marcus Stoinis (PBKS)

Credits: 8.0

Recent Points: 39

Why Pick? Power hitter and handy medium pacer with 63.37% selection rate

2.G Maxwell (PBKS)

Credits: 8.5

Recent Points: 24

Why Pick? Death bowling specialist who contributes with bat with 60.03% selection rate

Bowling Picks:

1.Ravi Bishnoi (LSG)

Credits: 8.0

Recent Points: 99

Why Pick? Leg-spinner thriving on Ekana's slow track with 59.27 slecetion rate

2.Arshdeep Singh (PBKS)

Credits: 8.5

Recent Points: 85

Why Pick? Yorker specialist in death overs with 86.26 selection rate

Wicketkeeper:

1. Nicholas Pooran (LSG)

Credits: 9.0

Recent Points: 335

Why Pick? Explosive finisher with 95.5% selection rate

LSG vs PBKS Today Dream11 Team Fantasy Tips

Captain & Vice-Captain Picks

Safe Choices:

Captain: Nicholas Pooran (LSG) - 9.0 credits and 335 points with 95.07% selection criteria

Vice-Captain: S Lyer – 8.5 credits and 193 points with 96.04% selection criteria

Differential Picks:

Captain: A Hardie (PBKS) - 7.0 credits

Vice-Captain: S Badoni (LSG) - 7.0 credits

LSG vs PBKS Dream11 Team Option 1: Mega Contest Picks

WK: Nicholas Pooran (C) (LSG)

BAT: Marcus Marsh (LSG), Shreyas Iyer (VC) (PBKS)

AR: Glenn Maxwell(PBKS), Marcus Stoinis(PBKS), Aiden Markram(LSG), Azmatullah Omarzai(PBKS), Marco Jansen(PBKS)

BOWL: Shardul Thakur (LSG), Arshdeep Singh (PBKS), Ravi Bishnoi(LSG)

LSG vs PBKS Dream11 Team Option 2: Guru Team Picks

WK: N Pooran (VC), R Pant,

BAT: M Marsh, D Miller, S lyer(C), P Arya,

AR: G Maxwell, M Stoinis, A Omarzai,

BOWL: S thakur, A singh

LSG vs PBKS Dream11 Team Players to Avoid

1. L Ferguson (PBKS) –Expensive in death overs.

Credits: 7.5, Why Avoid? Struggling in taking wickets

2. (AR) A Hardie (PBKS) – Struggling with wickets.

Credits: 7.0, Why Avoid? Inconsistent performances

3. N Wadhera (PBKS) – Poor recent form.

Credits: 7.5, Why Avoid? Less scorer

LSG vs PBKS Match Prediction - Who will win

Based on current form, both LSG and PBKS have been inconsistent with 2 wins each in their last 5 matches. However, LSG holds a slight edge due to:Better spin attack suited to Ekana's conditions, Stronger middle-order batting, Home advantage with crowd support

Predicted Winner: LSG (60-40 advantage)

Key Factor: Toss decision - chasing team has won 7 of last 10 matches at this venue