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Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants IPL Tips - Aggression could lift Punjab in the powerplay

By Sridhar Bhamidi

03 May 2025

Sridhar Bhamidi 03 May 2025

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Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants IPL match predictions to be played in Dharamsala on Sunday, May 4
Punjab scored the most powerplay runs in 7 of their last 9 completed matches
Lucknow conceded the most powerplay runs in their last 4 matches

Can Punjab once again fly off the blocks quickly? (Getty Images)

Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants IPL

It’s a crucial battle for two important points in the playoffs race as IPL 2025 sees Punjab Kings take their hosting rights to Dharamsala to play Lucknow Super Giants. This match is fixture #54 of the season and will be played at the picturesque HPCA Stadium on Sunday from 7:30 pm onwards.

Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants IPL
Head to Head
Punjab Kings Form
Punjab Kings Team News
Lucknow Super Giants Form
Lucknow Super Giants Team News
Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants IPL FAQs

Three points separate the teams, and although Punjab are relatively comfortable, a loss here would send jitters in their camp about top-four chances. I am backing them to once again start aggressively and dominate the powerplay.

Punjab averaged 59.80 runs per powerplay, and only Rajasthan have scored more in that period this season.
Punjab conceded a league-low 48.50 runs per powerplay this season.
Lucknow conceded 63 runs per powerplay, and only Hyderabad have conceded more in this period this season.
In 7 of their last 9 completed matches, Punjab scored the most powerplay runs.
In their last 4 matches, Lucknow conceded the most powerplay runs.
Punjab scored more powerplay runs than Lucknow in the last two head-to-head matches.

Head to Head

In the IPL so far, there have been five matches between Punjab and LSG. The Kings won two, and the Super Giants won three of those matches.

Earlier in the season, when they played match #13 in Lucknow, the Kings won by eight wickets with 22 balls remaining. Nicholas Pooran and Ayush Badoni scored 40s as LSG posted 171 for 7 batting first. Arshdeep Singh (3 for 43) starred for Punjab with the ball. The chase was run by an aggressive Prabhsimran Singh (69 off 34), with Shreyas Iyer and Nehal Wadhera also scoring 40s each.

Punjab Kings Form

After 51 matches played, Punjab are fourth in the points tally with 13 points from ten matches (W6, L3, NR1). Three teams above them are on 14 points before the weekend, and a win here for Punjab will see them keep pace.

They are coming off a four-wicket win in Chennai, a result that helped them snap a two-game wait for a win. With their next three games starting with this one in Dharamsala, maintaining momentum could be key.

The troika of Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, and Shreyas Iyer have aggregated 346 or more in the season. Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal are leading their bowling charts with 13 wickets each.

Punjab Kings Team News

Glenn Maxwell is ruled out of the season, but Punjab are yet to name a replacement. The conditions here could see Xavier Bartlett or even Aaron Hardie come into contention.

Lucknow Super Giants Form

Before the weekend matches, Lucknow remain sixth in the standings with ten points from ten matches (W5, L5). A loss here won’t rule them out, and a win won’t confirm their playoff spot, but two points are very vital in a tight table where the top six teams are separated by four points.

Lucknow would rue the heavy 54-run loss to Mumbai in their last match, which was their third defeat in four matches, including two in a row. Have they lost momentum at the wrong time?

The Super Giants are also led by three batters – Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh, and Aiden Markram, each aggregating 335 runs or more. Shardul Thakur’s 12 wickets have come at an ER of 11.20.

Lucknow Super Giants Team News

Shardul missed out on the last match but could come back in place of Prince Yadav. Akash Deep and Shamar Joseph are also in contention.

Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants IPL FAQs

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What time does Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants IPL start?

This Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants IPL match is being played at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala starting at 7:30 p.m. IST on Sunday, May 4.

Verdict

Punjab Kings v Lucknow Super Giants - T20

Punjab’s top-heavy batting unit could once again look to start aggressively. I am backing Punjab Kings to score the most powerplay runs.

Punjab more PP runs

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