Final result
Lucknow Super Giants won by 21 runs
Player of the match: MP Yadav
Result · Indian Premier League
Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings
Result · Indian Premier League
H2H · LSG 3–3 PBKSVenue par · 177Chase success · 54%POTM · MP Yadav
Match preview & overview
Lucknow Super Giants hold off Punjab Kings by 21 runs at Ekana
Lucknow Super Giants beat Punjab Kings by 21 runs at BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium on 30 March 2024. LSG won the toss, chose to bat, and posted 199/8. Punjab Kings gave themselves a platform with a clean powerplay of 61/0 but could not sustain the required rate through the death overs, finishing on 178/5. Mayank Yadav took the Player of the Match award for his bowling contribution. The result levelled the all-time head-to-head between the two sides at 3 wins each across 6 meetings.
LSG's innings was built in distinct phases. The powerplay yielded 54/2, above the venue average of 47 runs but not without cost. The middle overs were productive: 92 runs at 2 wickets down kept the acceleration possible. The death overs produced 53 runs from the final four, though at the expense of 4 wickets, which both capped the total and suggested the surface was doing something for the bowlers under pressure.
Punjab Kings began the chase with clear intent. Their powerplay of 61/0 was the best single phase of batting in the match and gave them every chance. The middle overs brought 75 more runs for 2 wickets, which kept the equation alive going into the death. But 42 runs from the last four overs, with 3 wickets falling, meant they fell 21 short. The required rate in the final stages outpaced what the batting line-up could produce.
Pitch report & venue insights
BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow — 44-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2018–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
44
T20 matches hosted
177
Avg 1st-innings score
157
Avg 2nd-innings score
54%
Chase success rate
47
Avg powerplay runs
68%
Toss-field rate
Head-to-head record
6 completed meetings, level at 3–3
Seasons 2022–2025
Series standing
Lucknow Super Giants
Punjab Kings6
Total meetings
0
No results
6
In last 6
Recent encounters
Last 62025PBKS won by 37 runs
2025PBKS won by 8 wickets
2024LSG won by 21 runs
2023LSG won by 56 runs
2023PBKS won by 2 wickets
2022LSG won by 20 runs
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
LSG's 199/8 exceeded the venue average by 22 runs
The average first-innings score at BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium across 44 matches is 177. Lucknow Super Giants' 199/8 cleared that mark comfortably, placing early pressure on Punjab Kings. The death overs contributed 53 runs but at the cost of 4 wickets, which capped the total.
Angle 02
Punjab Kings' powerplay was their best phase
Angle 03
MP Yadav named Player of the Match
Angle 04
Toss decision reflected the Ekana norm
Angle 05
Head-to-head stays level at three wins apiece
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets at Ekana may be more interesting than outright result lines given the venue's history of competitive individual scores from both sides in the powerplay.
- The gap between first and second innings averages at Ekana (177 vs 157) historically makes batting-first totals above 190 harder to chase; markets reflecting that dynamic could be worth monitoring.
- Punjab Kings' powerplay score of 61/0 suggests their openers were in form, which may have relevance for player performance markets in their subsequent fixtures.
- With the head-to-head now level at 3 wins each, outright markets in future meetings between these sides are unlikely to have a strongly priced favourite on historical record alone.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings
Who won the LSG vs Punjab Kings IPL 2024 match on 30 March?
Lucknow Super Giants won by 21 runs at BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. LSG posted 199/8 batting first and Punjab Kings were bowled out for 178/5 in reply.
Who was Player of the Match in the LSG vs Punjab Kings game?
MP Yadav, Mayank Yadav, was named Player of the Match for his bowling performance. His contribution with the ball was a key factor in restricting Punjab Kings to 178/5 in the chase.
What is the head-to-head record between Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings?
The two sides have met 6 times in total, with each team winning 3. There have been no no-results. Their most recent meeting before this match saw Punjab Kings win by 8 wickets at Ekana in 2025.
Where can I watch IPL matches in the UK?
IPL matches are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket and available to stream via Sky Go and NOW TV. Check the Sky Sports schedule for specific fixture timings and UK kick-off times.
What is the average score at Ekana Cricket Stadium in T20 cricket?
Across 44 T20 matches at BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, the average first-innings score is 177 and the average second-innings score is 157. LSG's 199 in this match exceeded the first-innings average by 22 runs.
Did the toss matter in the LSG vs Punjab Kings match at Ekana?
Lucknow Super Giants won the toss and chose to bat, which was against the venue's usual pattern: teams winning the toss at Ekana have elected to field 68% of the time across the 44 matches played there. Batting first and posting 199 proved the right call on this occasion.
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- Quinton de Kock — photo by NAPARAZZI, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
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