The upcoming match is between the Lucknow Super Giants and the Punjab Kings on 23 May. It is the 68th match of IPL, and the fixture is expected to be close. In recent matches, PBKS lost consecutive matches, but it needs to win this match to qualify for the final playoffs.
Here at 96 bet, get the LSG vs PBKS prediction today and know the real-time updates on upcoming matches. The excitement of the IPL 2026 final is increasing each day. As the final approaches, each team is giving its best version. To know, playing XI LSG vs PBKS, IPL betting strategies, read the complete, and increase your winning chances on various betting markets.
LSG vs PBKS Match Preview & Team Form Analysis
In LSG vs PBKS stats, both have played 6 matches, following are the results of their head-to-head records:
- Matches Played: 6
- LSG Wins: 3
- PBKS Wins: 3
- Highest Team Total by LSG: 257/5
- Highest Team Total by PBKS: 236/5
- Lowest Team Total: 133 (by PBKS)
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Match Date, Time & Venue Details
| Category | Details |
| Match | LSG vs PBKS – 68th Match – Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Date | Saturday, May 23 |
| Time | 7:30 PM LOCAL, 2:00 PM GMT, 7:00 AM PT, 10:00 AM ET |
| Venue | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| Stadium Capacity | 50,000 |
| Hosts To | Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Super Giants |
| Streaming | JioHotstar |
| TV | Star Sports Network |
Recent Form & Team Performance
The recent five matches of the Punjab Kings were very disappointing. They lost all five consecutive key matches. The team has lacked consistency for two weeks and faced losses. On the other hand, LSG is showing consistency at the last moment, winning matches.
Recent Results
- 2025: Punjab Kings beat Lucknow Super Giants by 37 runs.
- 2025: Punjab Kings beat Lucknow Super Giants by 8 wickets.
- 2024: Lucknow Super Giants beat Punjab Kings by 21 runs.
- 2023: Lucknow Super Giants beat Punjab Kings by 56 runs.
LSG vs PBKS Pitch Report & Ground Conditions
Download the 96 app to experience a more convenient way of IPL betting. The IPL pitch report is crucial to know before placing a bet. The LSG vs PBKS match 68th is a home-ground match for LSG, at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow.
Stadium Stats & Pitch Analysis
This stadium is well-known for spinner-friendly behaviour. It assists the bowlers at the start, which slows the run rate of the key batters at the start. Below are the key stats for the LSG vs PBKS match:
| IPL Historic Records & Stats | Details |
| Matches | 23 |
| Won Batting 1st | 9 |
| Won Batting 2nd | 13 |
| No Result | 1 |
| First Match | 01 Apr 2023 |
| Last Match | 01 Apr 2026 |
| Won Winning Toss | 15 (65.22%) |
| Won Losing Toss | 7 (30.43%) |
| Highest Individual Score | 118* – R R Pant (Lucknow Super Giants), 27 May 2025 |
| Best Bowling Figure | 5/14 – M A Wood (Lucknow Super Giants), 01 Apr 2023 |
| Highest Total | 235/6 (Kolkata Knight Riders) vs Lucknow Super Giants, 05 May 2024 |
| Lowest Total | 108 (Lucknow Super Giants) vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, 01 May 2023 |
| Highest Run Chase | 177/2 (Punjab Kings) vs Lucknow Super Giants, 01 Apr 2025 |
| IPL Matches 2026 | Details |
| Match 5 | LSG vs DC, DC won by 6 wickets |
| Match 19 | LSG vs GT, GT won by 7 wickets |
| Match 32 | RR vs LSG, RR won by 40 runs |
| Match 38 | KKR vs LSG, Match tied, KKR won Super Over |
| Match 50 | LSG vs RCB, LSG won by 9 runs (DLS Method) |
| Match 59 | CSK vs LSG, LSG won by 7 wickets |
| Match 68 | LSG vs PBKS, Match Info |
Weather Report & Toss Impact
The weather is extremely hot during the daytime, nearly 42-45 degrees Celsius, and in the evening, the temperature lowers to between 29-33 degrees Celsius.
LSG vs PBKS Playing XI & Team News
Below are the expected playing XI for LSG vs PBKS:
Lucknow Super Giants Predicted XI
- Batting 1st: Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi.
- Bowling 1st: Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Prince Yadav.
- Impact Player options: Prince Yadav/Mitchell Marsh, Manimaran Siddharth, Shahbaz Ahmed, Himmat Singh.
Punjab Kings Predicted XI
- Batting 1st: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Xavier Bartlett.
- Bowling 1st: Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Nehal Wadhera, Azmatullah Omarzai, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Xavier Bartlett, Yuzvendra Chahal.
- Impact Player Options: Prabhsimran Singh/Yuzvendra Chahal, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Azmatullah Omarzai, Yash Thakur.
LSG vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction & Fantasy Picks
In the LSG vs PBKS Dream 11 prediction, Punjab Kings’ players are dominating over LSG players. In the last matches of both teams, LSG and PBKS won a similar number of matches. Below are the 96 apps’ best suggestions for Captain, vice-captain, top fantasy players, and budget picks.
Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
| Category | Player |
| Captain | Nicholas Pooran |
| Vice-Captain | Shreyas Iyer |
| Grand League Captain | Aiden Markram |
| Grand League Vice-Captain | Priyansh Arya |
Top Fantasy Players & Budget Picks
| Top Fantasy Players | Budget Picks |
| Nicholas Pooran | Prince Yadav |
| Shreyas Iyer | Naman Tiwari |
| Aiden Markram | Abdul Samad |
| Mitchell Marsh | Ayush Badoni |
| Rishabh Pant | Harpreet Brar |
| Arshdeep Singh | Yash Thakur |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | Shahbaz Ahmed |
LSG vs PBKS Odds & IPL Betting Tips
In the LSG vs PBKS odds, PBKS has lower odds, while LSG has higher odds. LSG is at the bottom of the IPL points table 2026. LSG played the worst among the 10 teams. But in the recent match, it beat CSK by 7 wickets.
IPL Betting Strategy for Today’s Match
For IPL betting, start with the toss, pitch, and playing XI before making any move. A team with a stronger form and better batting conditions gets the safer edge.
Best Live IPL Betting Tips & Predictions
For live IPL betting, wait for the first few overs to see how the match is shaping up. If runs come quickly, batting markets can be useful. If wickets fall early, bowling-friendly and lower-total options become more attractive.
Safe Betting Options & Winning Insights
For IPL betting tips, keep stakes small and avoid chasing losses. Safer picks include match winner, top batter, top bowler, and team totals, especially when the pitch and team balance are clear.
LSG vs PBKS Match Prediction & Winning Chances
LSG vs PBKS looks like a close match. Both teams have strong players and good batting depth. LSG may have a slight edge because they are playing at home and know the ground better. PBKS can still fight back if their top order starts well. Overall, PBKS has better winning chances in this match.
Winning Probability Analysis
Punjab Kings’ winning chances: 55%
Lucknow Super Giants’ winning chances: 45%
Final Prediction
From the overall prediction, the Punjab Kings are likely to win this match. However, they lost five consecutive matches, and LSG won its recent match against CSK. So, the match is going to be very close. Don’t miss this match.
