Match Overview: High Stakes in Dharamsala
The 54th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will see Punjab Kings (PBKS) take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Sunday, May 4, at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala.
With Shreyas Iyer’s PBKS coming off a win, they’ll look to keep the momentum and strengthen their position in the top four. Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant’s LSG are desperate to bounce back after two back-to-back losses and keep their playoff hopes alive.
Pitch Report: Fast Bowlers’ Heaven with a Batting Bonus
The pitch at the HPCA Stadium is known to assist fast bowlers due to the bounce and pace on offer. However, the relatively short boundaries can also benefit aggressive batters. A total around 170-180 is considered competitive here.
Stadium Stats (IPL Matches):
- Matches Played: 13
- Won Batting First: 8
- Won Batting Second: 5
- Highest Team Score: 232
- Lowest Team Score: 116
- Highest Individual Score: 106 (Adam Gilchrist)
- Best Bowling: 4/9 (Amit Mishra)
Weather Forecast: Cool & Cloudy, Minimal Rain Risk
According to AccuWeather, the temperature in Dharamsala will hover around 18°C at the start of the match, dropping slightly to 17°C later. Humidity will range between 46% and 49%, and there’s only a 5% chance of rain. Expect cloudy skies but no major weather interruptions.
PBKS at Home: Struggles at Dharamsala Continue
Despite playing 13 matches at this venue, Punjab Kings have only won 5 and lost 8. They’ll need to overcome their home woes if they want to stay in the top-four race.
PBKS Stats at HPCA Stadium:
- Matches Played: 13
- Wins: 5
- Losses: 8
- Highest Score: 132
- Lowest Score: 116
Probable XIs: Firepower on Both Sides
Punjab Kings (PBKS):
- Priyansh Arya
- Prabhsimran Singh
- Shreyas Iyer (Captain)
- Josh Inglis (WK)
- Nehal Wadhera
- Shashank Singh
- Marco Jansen
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Suryansh Shedge
- Xavier Bartlett
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Arshdeep Singh
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):
- Aiden Markram
- Mitchell Marsh
- Nicholas Pooran
- Rishabh Pant (Captain/WK)
- David Miller
- Abdul Samad
- Ayush Badoni
- Digvesh Singh Rathi
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Avesh Khan
- Prince Yadav
- Mayank Yadav
Head-to-Head: Slight Edge to Lucknow
In five IPL meetings so far, LSG leads the head-to-head with three wins to PBKS’s two. This adds a psychological advantage for Pant’s team heading into the clash.
H2H Record:
- Matches: 5
- PBKS Wins: 2
- LSG Wins: 3
- No Result/Tied: 0
Match Timing
- Toss Time: 7:00 PM IST
- Match Start: 7:30 PM IST
With playoffs on the line, both teams will be eager to bring their A-game in what promises to be a thrilling contest under the lights in Dharamsala.(cricket betting app)