IPL match today, PBKS vs LSG: Playing XI Prediction, head-to-head, HPCA Stadium pitch report, weather in Dharamsala

As the IPL enters its decisive phase, Sunday’s clash between Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants promises high drama, with fortunes of both sides hanging in the balance. PBKS, led by an in-form Shreyas Iyer, sit fourth with 13 points, while Rishabh Pant’s LSG, placed sixth on 10 points, face a near must-win scenario.

Iyer, bought for Rs 26.75 crore, has justified his price tag with sharp captaincy and four fifties, the latest helping PBKS defeat CSK. Meanwhile, Pant’s form remains a concern — just 110 runs in 10 innings with six single-digit scores.

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PBKS have been boosted by Prabhsimran Singh’s form, Yuzvendra Chahal’s hat-trick, and a solid middle order. But with Glenn Maxwell ruled out, Iyer must find the right replacement, with Omarzai, Bartlett, or Hardie in contention.

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LSG return after a week’s break, hoping to bounce back from a 54-run drubbing by Mumbai. Nicholas Pooran (377), Marsh (344), and Markram (326) will need to fire. Pacer Mayank Yadav’s return adds speed to the attack, though he’s bowling in the 140s after injury.

With both teams chasing consistency, the Dharamsala clash could well decide their playoff fate.

Pitch report for PBKS vs LSG

Dharamsala hosts its first IPL 2025 match on Sunday with a pitch primed for a high-scoring contest. Traditionally batting-friendly, the surface here offers true bounce and pace, ideal for stroke play. The high-altitude venue aids the ball flying off the bat, but early movement with the new ball can test openers. Seamers who pitch it up may find swing, especially under overcast conditions. Spinners could struggle due to minimal grip. Rain is a possible factor, potentially adding moisture and assisting seamers early on. Overall, expect a quick outfield and a belter for batters once the ball softens.

PBKS vs LSG Playing XI Prediction

Punjab Kings predicted XI: Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Harpreet Brar, Marco Jansen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Suryansh Shedge, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh

Impact Player – Prabhsimran Singh

Lucknow Super Giants predicted XI: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav

Impact Player - David Miller



PBKS vs LSG squads, IPL match Today

Lucknow Super Giants: Rishabh Pant (c & wk), David Miller, Aiden Markram, Aryan Juyal, Himmat Singh, Matthew Breetzke, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Mitchell Marsh, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmad, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Arshin Kulkarni, Ayush Badoni, Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, Akash Deep, Manimaran Siddharth, Digvesh Singh, Akash Singh, Shamar Joseph, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi.

Punjab Kings: Shreyas Iyer (c), Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Glenn Maxwell, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Yash Thakur, Harpreet Brar, Vishnu Vinod, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, Josh Inglis, Xavier Bartlett, Kuldeep Sen, Pyla Avinash, Suryansh Shedge, Musheer Khan, Harnoor Pannu, Aaron Hardie, Priyansh Arya, Azmatullah Omarzai.

PBKS vs LSG Head-to-Head Record

Played: 5
PBKS wins: 2
LSG wins: 3

PBKS vs LSG IPL 2025, Dharamsala weather prediction

Fans can expect a damp start to the IPL 2025 clash in Dharamsala, with rain predicted between 2 to 4 PM — just ahead of the scheduled 7 PM toss. There is a 70% chance of precipitation in the afternoon, which may affect pitch conditions and pre-match preparations. However, the weather is expected to improve as the evening progresses. By 7 PM, rain chances drop significantly to just 5%, though the skies will remain mostly cloudy throughout the night. Temperatures will hover between 18 to 20°C, making for a cool, breezy evening under cloud cover.