🏏IPL 2025 Match 54: PBKS vs LSG at Dharamsala @ 7.30 PM IST🏏 - Page 2

Did you know?

- Among those who have bowled a minimum of 10 overs, Rathi has the best economy rate (6.42) in the middle overs, and has also picked up five wickets in this phase

- In his first six matches of this IPL, Pooran scored 349 runs at an average of 69.8 with a strike rate of 215.43, with four fifties. However, he has only 55 runs in the last four matches at an average of 13.75 and a strike rate of 148.64, with a highest of 27

- PBKS have a strike rate of 180.13, which is the best for any team in a single edition of the IPL

PBKS vs LSG Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter of the Match: Nicholas Pooran

Nicholas Pooran's form has dipped slightly in the last few games. He scored four fifties in the first six games of the season, but his highest in the last four games has been 27. However, the southpaw is too good a batter to remain quiet for too long. He could set the stage ablaze on Sunday against his former team.

Probable Best Bowler of the Match: Yuzvendra Chahal

Yuzvendra Chahal has blown hot and cold in IPL 2025. However, he will be high on confidence after registering a hat-trick in the last game against Chennai. Chahal's role through the middle overs is going to be crucial against the explosive LSG batters

Today's Match Prediction: Team bowling first to win the match

Scenario 1

• Punjab Kings win the toss and bowl
• PP Score - 55-65
• LSG - 180-190
• Punjab Kings win the match

Scenario 2

• Lucknow Super Giants win the toss and bowl
• PP score - 60-70
• PBKS - 180-190
• Lucknow Super Giants win the match

Thanks for tag n thread. Lets win it LSG

Thank you Parm for the match thread and for tagging me.

Want to see another thrilling match tonight as well!!

Key Stats at HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala

At the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala, 13 IPL matches have been played, showcasing a slight advantage for teams batting first, who have won 8 games (61.54%), compared to 5 wins (38.46%) for teams chasing. Interestingly, winning the toss hasn’t translated into consistent success, as teams losing the toss have won more matches (7 wins, 53.85%) than those winning it (6 wins, 46.15%). There have been no matches affected by weather, with zero no-results.

The highest individual score at the venue is 106, scored by Adam Gilchrist for Punjab Kings against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on 17 May 2011. On the bowling front, the best figures belong to Amit Mishra, who took 4 for 9 for the Deccan Chargers against Punjab Kings on 21 May 2011. The highest team total recorded at the stadium is 241 for 7, achieved by Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Punjab Kings on 9 May 2024. In contrast, the lowest team total is 116, posted by Punjab Kings against the Deccan Chargers in 2011. The highest successful run chase at this ground stands at 178 for 5, pulled off by the Deccan Chargers against Punjab Kings on 16 April 2010.

Punjab Kings' Record at HPCA Stadium

Punjab Kings have played 13 matches at Dharamsala’s HPCA Stadium so far, of which they have won five and lost eight.

Lucknow Super Giants' Record at HPCA Stadium

LSG’s match against PBKS on Sunday will be their first outing at the HPCA Stadium.

Recent Match at HPCA Stadium

The last match played here was Match No. 58 of IPL 2024 between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. In the match, RCB, batting first, posted 241 for 7 on the board. In reply, PBKS could only reach 181 before being bundled out, as RCB won the game by 60 runs.

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May the best team win.

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Mitchell Owen joins Punjab Kings for rest of IPL 2025, replaces injured Glenn Maxwell.

Hello and welcome to ESPNcricinfo's coverage. We are in Dharamsala, scenic and often seeped in serenity, expecting a game that will be frantic and frenetic, not least because of the fallout that could follow. Neither side, of course, will be forced to completely shelve their ambition if they face defeat, but a win for PBKS will make the summit feel much, much closer and surmountable, with the Super Giants, flying early but faltering since, foraging in the Himalayas for that breath of fresh air to salvage a flagging campaign.

Not quite last-chance saloon, but not quite take-your-foot-off-the-pedal territory either. This has the makings of a classic, so, tag along!