LSG vs PBKS predictions & betting picks | IPL 2025

Match Preview: Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings

The IPL 2025 action continues in Lucknow as the Super Giants welcome the Punjab Kings for Match 13 of the season on Tuesday.

Both sides come into this clash on the back of impressive wins and will be eyeing back-to-back victories to keep the early-season momentum going.

After a heartbreaking last-ball loss to Delhi in their opener, Lucknow bounced back in style against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Their batting was spearheaded by a breathtaking innings from Nicholas Pooran, who blasted 70 from just 26 balls. Add to that a solid half-century from Mitchell Marsh and it’s clear LSG aren’t short of firepower with the bat.

The bowling, however, remains a work in progress. That said, Shardul Thakur has stepped up in a big way. Brought in as an injury replacement, Thakur already has six wickets to his name and sits second in the purple cap standings.

For Punjab, it’s been a perfect start—one game, one win, and a performance packed with promise. Shreyas Iyer looked every bit the marquee signing in their opener, scoring a brilliant unbeaten 97 against the Gujarat Titans. It was a knock filled with poise and power, and exactly the kind of innings Punjab will hope becomes a regular feature.

Arshdeep Singh impressed with the ball too, using his left-arm angle effectively to take two wickets and peg Gujarat back in the chase. But there are still questions around the depth of Punjab’s bowling, especially against a team like Lucknow that can accelerate quickly in the middle overs.

With both teams boasting match-winning batters and looking evenly matched on paper, this one promises to be a cracker in front of a packed house at the Ekana Stadium.

Predictions: Sunrisers Hyderabad v Lucknow Super Giants

Shreyas Iyer was majestic in his debut for Punjab and has a good record against LSG with an average just shy of 40. He’s a composed operator at the crease and will likely anchor the innings again. Back him to raise the bat once again, with the +220 with Nags.bet looking like great value.

Mitchell Marsh has started this season strongly with the bat and is always a threat to go big early. With the power he brings to the top of the order, and a true pitch expected in Lucknow, he’s excellent value to clear 50, with +320 on offer with top online sportsbooks.

Shardul Thakur has been Lucknow’s bowling revelation so far and thrives on proving people wrong. Thakur’s knack for breakthroughs in all phases makes him a strong shout to finish among the top wicket-takers once again for the Super Giants.

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