The clash between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the IPL brings together one of the league’s newest franchises and one of its long-standing teams. Punjab Kings, formerly known as Kings XI Punjab, was established in 2008 as one of the original eight IPL teams. Despite reaching the final in 2014, they are yet to secure an IPL title. In contrast, Lucknow Super Giants made their IPL debut in 2022 as one of the two new expansion teams. LSG has shown promise, qualifying for the playoffs in both their first two seasons (2022 and 2023). The highest total in an LSG vs PBKS fixture is 257, scored by LSG, and the lowest total is 133, scored by PBKS.
The two teams have faced off against each other in the IPL 2025 league stage match in Lucknow on April 01. PBKS got the better of LSG as they won the game comprehensively in the end. They chased down the target of 172 with eight wickets and 3.4 overs to spare. The two teams again played in a reverse fixture, at Dharamsala on May 04. PBKS makes it two in two against KKR in the IPL 2025 season, winning the game by 37 runs. Prabhsimran Singh becomes the Man of the Match for his 91-run knock. Arshdeep Singh was the pick of the bowlers for PBKS in this game, taking three wickets and going for just 16 runs in his four overs. (via IPL's official website)
LSG vs PBKS head-to-head stats
LSG and PBKS faced each other six times in the IPL as of May 2025. LSG and PBKS have won three games each. They first played against each other in the 2022 IPL, where LSG won by 20 runs in Pune. (via CricTracker)
| Matches Played | Matches won by LSG | Matches won by PBKS |
| 06 | 03 | 03 |
LSG vs PBKS match results
| Date | Winner | Won By | Venue |
| 04-May-2025 | Punjab Kings | 37 runs | Dharamsala |
| 01-April-2025 | Punjab Kings | 8 wickets | Lucknow |
| 30-Mar-2024 | Lucknow Super Giants | 21 runs | Lucknow |
| 28-Apr-2023 | Lucknow Super Giants | 56 runs | Mohali |
| 15-Apr-2023 | Punjab Kings | 2 wickets | Lucknow |
| 29-Apr-2022 | Lucknow Super Giants | 20 runs | Pune |
LSG vs PBKS head-to-head in LSG’s home ground, Ekana Cricket Stadium
LSG and PBKS have only played three matches in LSG’s home ground, Ekana Cricket Stadium, as of May 2025. PBKS won the first match by two wickets in 2023, and LSG won the second match by 21 runs in 2024. In the third game, PBKS made a comeback and won the game by 8 wickets.
| Matches Played | Matches won by LSG | Matches won by PBKS | Last Meeting |
| 03 | 01 | 02 | PBKS won by 8 wickets (April 01, 2025) |
LSG vs PBKS head-to-head in PBKS’ home ground, PCA stadium
LSG and PBKS have only played a single match at the PCA Stadium, with LSG winning the game by a huge margin of 56 runs.
| Matches Played | Matches won by PBKS | Matches won by LSG | Last Meeting |
| 01 | 0 | 01 | LSG won by 56 runs |
LSG vs PBKS head-to-head in neutral venues
LSG and PBKS have only played two games at a neutral venue. In their first clash, LSG won the match by 20 runs in 2022. In IPL 2025, the two teams locked horns at Dharamsala on May 04 in the league stage. PBKS won the game by 37 runs.
| Matches Played | Matches won by LSG | Matches won by PBKS | Last Meeting |
| 02 | 01 | 01 | LSG won by 37 runs (Dharamsala) |
FAQs on LSG vs PBKS
A. As of May 2025, LSG and PBKS have met six times in IPL, with both teams winning three times each.
A. LSG and PBKS will meet twice in the IPL 2025 league stage.
A. Neither team has succeeded in winning the IPL trophy, with LSG qualifying for the playoffs consecutively in both of their campaigns. Whereas, PBKS reached the final only once, in the 2014 edition.
