LSG vs PBKS: Key Battles To Watchout For

Lucknow Super Giants(LSG) is ready to confront PBKS (Punjab king) in today’s match, to shape the Match results between many important key players. This match is going to be held in Ekana Stadium in Lucknow tonight at 7:30 PM. Both the teams have won their first match and playing for the second match. Let's check the best matches of some Players.

Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings- Key Battles

1. Rishabh Pant vs Shreyas Iyer

The clash between Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer will be one of the biggest highlights of LSG vs PBKS in IPL 2025. Earlier, Both the playing for the same team DC. Pant thrives on attacking from ball one, countering spin and pace with fearless shots. Iyer, in contrast, builds his innings patiently and accelerates when needed. While Pant’s aggression can shift momentum instantly, Iyer’s calculated approach keeps PBKS steady. It will be a test for Pant & Iyer as captains for their respective teams. While Iyer has won an IPL title, Pant is yet to prove his mettle as a captain.

2. Nicholas Pooran vs Yuzvendra Chahal

LSG explosive batsman Nicholas Pooran has been in top gear, topping the run charts with 145 runs in two games, including two half-centuries. Chahal, though experienced, has struggled against left-handers of late. How Chahal deals with Pooran's rampage will be key to PBKS's bowling plan.

3. Shreyas Iyer vs Shardul Thakur

PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer displayed his batting skills with an unbeaten 97 against Gujarat Titans. LSG pacer Shardul Thakur, revitalized in the current IPL season, has a task on his hands to keep Iyer at bay. In T20 matches, Iyer has hit 55 runs from 35 deliveries against Thakur, being got out once. This battle between Iyer's consistency and Thakur's swing bowling will be one to watch.

4. Mitchell Marsh vs Arshdeep Singh

LSG's all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has been in good form, giving stability to the middle order. PBKS's left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh, who took 2/36 against Gujarat Titans, will look to take advantage of Marsh's weakness against incoming balls. Their head-to-head in T20s reads Marsh getting 14 runs off six balls without getting dismissed, and this is what will make the encounter interesting.

5. Marcus Stoinis vs Ravi Bishnoi

Marcus Stoinis Punjab's finest all-rounder is a middle-order batsman and a Right Arm bowler and on the other side, Ravi Bishnoi is a Legbreak Googly bowler who will win many matches with his bowling techniques. This conflict between a talented all-rounder and a clever bowler looks to be a key point in the Match.