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. LSG scored the second-highest team total in IPL history when they faced PBKS in 2023, amassing 257 runs for the loss of five wickets.
LSG vs PBKS head-to-head
LSG and PBKS faced each other four times in the IPL, as of March 2025. LSG won three matches and PBKS won one. They first played against each other in the 2022 IPL, where LSG won by 20 runs in Pune. Their last fixture was in the 2024 IPL where LSG won by 21 runs in Lucknow. They played two matches in the 2023 IPL where both the teams won a match each. (via CricTracker)
| Matches Played | Matches won by LSG | Matches won by PBKS |
| 04 | 03 | 01 |
LSG vs PBKS match results
| Date | Winner | Won By | Venue |
| 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 two matches in LSG’s home ground, Ekana Cricket Stadium, as of March 2025. PBKS won the first match by two wickets in 2023 and LSG won the second match by 21 runs in 2024.
| Matches Played | Matches won by LSG | Matches won by PBKS | Last Meeting |
| 01 | 0 | 01 | PBKS won by 2 wickets |
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 a single match in a neutral venue, which was coincidentally their first clash in the IPL. LSG won the match by 20 runs in 2022.
| Matches Played | Matches won by LSG | Matches won by PBKS | Last Meeting |
| 01 | 01 | 0 | LSG won by 20 runs |
LSG vs PBKS head-to-head: Highest run scorer
In LSG vs PBKS games, Sikandar Raza has scored the most number of runs, making 93 runs for the Punjab Kings. He is followed by KL Rahul who scored 92 runs and has the highest score of 74, as of March 2025. Marcus Stoinis is the third batsman on the list with 88 runs.
| Batter | Runs |
| Sikandar Raza | 93 |
| KL Rahul | 92 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 88 |
LSG vs PBKS head-to-head: Highest wicket-taker
In LSG vs PBKS games, Kagiso Rabada has taken the most number of wickets for Punjab Kings, bagging eight wickets. The second spot is held by Ravi Bishnoi who took five wickets. Bishnoi is followed by Sam Curran with four wickets.
| Bowler | Wickets |
| Kagiso Rabada | 08 |
| Ravi Bishnoi | 05 |
| Sam Curran | 04 |
FAQs on LSG vs PBKS
A. In LSG vs PBKS games, Sikandar Raza has scored the most number of runs, making 93 runs for the Punjab Kings, as of March 2025.
A. In LSG vs PBKS games, Kagiso Rabada has taken the most number of wickets, bagging eight of them for Punjab Kings, as of March 2025.
A. Neither team has succeeded in winning the IPL trophy, with LSG qualifying for the playoffs consecutively in both of their campaigns so far and PBKS reaching the final only once across 16 seasons, in 2014.
A. LSG and PBKS have met four times in IPL, with LSG winning three times and PBKS winning once.
A. LSG and PBKS will meet on March 30 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in IPL 2024.
