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Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings

H2H · LSG 3–3 PBKSVenue par · 177Chase success · 54%POTM · P Simran Singh

Match preview & overview

Punjab Kings ease to 8-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants at Ekana

Punjab Kings beat Lucknow Super Giants by 8 wickets at BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on 1 April 2025. Lucknow posted 171/7 batting first but lost 3 wickets in the powerplay for just 39 runs, a start from which they never fully recovered. Punjab's reply was measured and assured: 62/1 in the powerplay, 93/1 through the middle overs, and a simple 22 more to get at the death. P Simran Singh earned the Player of the Match award. The result shifts the IPL head-to-head in Punjab's favour for the first time, with Punjab now leading the all-time series 4–2 after previously being level at 3–3.

Lucknow's recovery after the powerplay was impressive in isolation. Their middle phase produced 78 runs for 1 wicket, and the death brought 54 more for 3. But conceding the powerplay so cheaply against a target-setting team always creates pressure, and 171 on a ground where the average first-innings score is 177 placed them slightly below par from the start. Punjab never allowed the game to feel close.

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 GiantsLucknow Super Giants
3
Punjab KingsPunjab Kings
3

6

Total meetings

0

No results

6

In last 6

Recent encounters

Last 6
2025PBKS 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

5 angles

Headline angle

Punjab chase 172 with 8 wickets to spare

Punjab Kings reached 177/2 in response to Lucknow Super Giants' 171/7, winning with considerable comfort. The result was shaped in the powerplay, where Punjab scored 62 runs for 1 wicket. Well above the venue average of 47 powerplay runs.

Angle 02

P Simran Singh wins Player of the Match

P Simran Singh was the standout performer with the bat for Punjab Kings and took the Player of the Match award. His contribution anchored an innings that never looked troubled after a strong start.

Angle 03

Lucknow's top order collapsed in the powerplay

Lucknow Super Giants lost 3 wickets whilst scoring just 39 runs in the powerplay, leaving their middle order to rebuild. The recovery was solid. 78 runs for 1 wicket in the middle overs. But the early damage set a ceiling on their total.

Angle 04

Punjab's middle overs were decisive

Punjab's batting unit scored 93 runs in the middle phase for the loss of just 1 wicket, making the chase a formality long before the death. Their death-overs phase required only 22 more runs with 0 wickets lost.

Angle 05

Toss advantage played out as the numbers suggested

Punjab Kings won the toss and chose to field, a decision backed by Ekana's data: 68% of toss winners at this ground have opted to bowl. The venue's chase success rate of 53% across 44 matches also supported that call.

Key players

Players who decided it

PS

Punjab Kings

P Simran Singh

The Player of the Match award underlines what Simran Singh brought to this chase. His batting at the top of Punjab's order set the tone for a total that was never in serious doubt.

Career stats
Ishan Kishan

Punjab Kings

Ishan Kishan

Kishan has shown his ability to accelerate at the top of the order in T20 cricket, evidenced by a 94* off 48 balls in IPL 2025. His role in the Punjab line-up makes him a consistent threat at this level.

Career stats
Q de Kock

Lucknow Super Giants

Q de Kock

Quinton de Kock is Lucknow's most experienced opener in T20 cricket and the anchor around whom their batting order is built. On a day when the top three fell for 39, his absence from the powerplay scoring column was felt.

Career stats
MW

Punjab Kings

MA Wood

Mark Wood's pace is one of Punjab's primary bowling weapons. His best IPL figures of 5/14 from 4 overs show what he can do when conditions suit, and his ability to bowl at the death is crucial.

Career stats
YT

Lucknow Super Giants

Yash Thakur

Thakur has taken 5 wickets in a single IPL spell before. 5/30 from 3.8 overs in 2024. And gives Lucknow a genuine match-winner in the bowling department when he finds his range.

Career stats

Betting & analytical angles

Angles the data surfaced

Observations from the venue data, recent form and historical trends. Editorial context, not betting advice.

  • Top batter markets may deserve attention given Punjab's powerplay scoring rate. 62 runs in 6 overs suggests their openers are in strong touch.
  • Ekana's chase success rate of 53% across 44 IPL matches is modest, yet Punjab chased comfortably here; toss-related markets may be worth contextualising against this venue's history.
  • Lucknow's powerplay collapses across recent fixtures could be relevant to first-wicket partnership markets in future meetings.
  • Player performance markets focused on Punjab's batting unit may be more attractive than outright result lines given the consistency of their top order in this match.

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Frequently asked

Questions about Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings

Who won the Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants IPL 2025 match?

Punjab Kings won by 8 wickets. They chased down Lucknow Super Giants' total of 171/7, finishing on 177/2. P Simran Singh won the Player of the Match award.

Where was the match played?

The match was played at BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on 1 April 2025. The ground has now hosted 44 IPL matches, with an average first-innings score of 177.

Where can I watch IPL 2025 matches in the UK?

IPL 2025 is broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. Matches are available live on Sky Go and via a NOW TV day pass for those without a full subscription. Evening matches in India typically start at 14:30 or 10:00 UK time depending on the start time in India.

What is the head-to-head record between Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants?

The two sides have met 6 times in the IPL. With this result, Punjab Kings lead 4–2 in the all-time series. Before this match the record was level at 3–3.

What was the toss result and did it matter?

Punjab Kings won the toss and elected to field. At Ekana, 68% of toss winners have chosen to bowl, and the ground's chase success rate stands at 53% across 44 matches. Punjab's chase of 172 came with 8 wickets in hand, suggesting the toss decision was well judged.

Who was Player of the Match?

P Simran Singh of Punjab Kings was named Player of the Match for his batting performance in the chase. Punjab scored 177/2 in reply to Lucknow's 171/7, winning with 8 wickets to spare.

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