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Today IPL Match, PBKS vs LSG: Predicted playing XI, head-to-head, pitch report, New Chandigarh weather update
TL;DR
Punjab Kings face Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026 Match 29 today. PBKS is unbeaten and leads the points table, while LSG struggles in 7th place with injury concerns for captain Rishabh Pant.
Key points
- PBKS is unbeaten in IPL 2026 with four wins from five matches.
- LSG is struggling in 7th place with three losses in five games.
- Rishabh Pant's participation is doubtful due to an elbow injury.
- Prabhsimran Singh has scored 211 runs for PBKS.
- Prince Yadav has taken 9 wickets for LSG.
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The Punjab Kings (PBKS) will face the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 29 of IPL 2026 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh today on Sunday, April 19.
Punjab Kings enter this clash with massive momentum as the only unbeaten side this season, sitting at the top of the IPL 2026 points table with four wins from five matches. In contrast, Lucknow Super Giants are struggling in 7th place having lost three of their five games, including back-to-back defeats against DC and MI.
LSG captain Rishabh Pant is a major doubt for this game due to an elbow injury sustained from a Josh Hazlewood delivery in the previous match. PBKS opener Prabhsimran Singh has been in outstanding touch with 211 runs, often providing blistering powerplay starts. LSG will rely on Prince Yadav (9 wickets) to make early breakthroughs. Meanwhile, Punjab's skipper Shreyas Iyer is in the "best batting form of his career," coming off three consecutive fifties and striking at over 187.
PBKS vs LSG: Head-to-Head
- Matches played: 6
- Punjab Kings won: 3
- Lucknow Super Gaints won: 3
PBKS vs LSG Today IPL Match: Pitch Report
Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) clash oo the pitch at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur is expected to be a balanced surface that slightly favours the chasing side. The track features an even covering of green grass over a mixture of red and black soil. This provides consistent bounce and carry, allowing new-ball pacers like Arshdeep Singh to extract early seam movement.
PBKS vs LSG IPL Match: New Chandigarh Weather Update
The weather in New Chandigarh (Mullanpur) for the PBKS vs LSG match on Sunday, is expected to be hot and dry with a very low probability of rain interruptions. Temperatures are expected to peak around 37Ā°C to 38Ā°C (approx. 101Ā°F) during the afternoon, under mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies. As the match starts at 7:30 PM IST, the temperature will gradually drop to a more comfortable 26Ā°C to 28Ā°C.
PBKS vs LSG: Predicted Playing XIs
Punjab Kings (Playing XI): Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (c), Cooper Connolly, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
Q&A
What is the head-to-head record between PBKS and LSG in IPL?
The head-to-head record between Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants in IPL matches is not specified in the provided content.
What are the weather conditions for the PBKS vs LSG match in New Chandigarh?
The weather update for New Chandigarh during the PBKS vs LSG match is not provided in the content.
Who are the key players to watch in the PBKS vs LSG match?
Key players include PBKS opener Prabhsimran Singh, who has scored 211 runs, and LSG's Prince Yadav, who has taken 9 wickets.
What is the current IPL 2026 points table position of PBKS and LSG?
Punjab Kings are at the top of the IPL 2026 points table, while Lucknow Super Giants are in 7th place.
