PBKS vs LSG Live Streaming, IPL 2025: The IPL 2025 continues to deliver enthralling cricket, and Sunday’s encounter promises to be no different as the Punjab Kings (PBKS) clash with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 54 of the season.
This high-octane contest is set against the breath-taking backdrop of the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. With both sides having tasted contrasting fortunes in recent outings, the stakes couldn’t be higher.

Shreyas Iyer-led PBKS have surged to fourth in the table following a powerful win over Chennai Super Kings, while Rishabh Pant’s LSG are desperate to turn around their inconsistent campaign.
Weather: Dharamsala is expected to offer ideal cricketing conditions on match day. The weather will be partly cloudy, with temperatures hovering around 17°C during the evening. Humidity will be moderate, and the chance of rain is just 8%, so an uninterrupted match is on the cards. A cool breeze blowing through the valley may assist swing bowlers early on.
Pitch: The pitch at the HPCA Stadium traditionally offers true bounce and tends to be batting-friendly, especially under lights. Batters will enjoy playing through the line, and stroke-making becomes easier as the match progresses. However, the new ball might offer movement, especially in the first few overs.
Spinners may come into play during the middle overs, but the fast outfield and short square boundaries make defending totals tricky. Historically, teams prefer chasing here as dew often sets in during the second innings, making gripping the ball harder for bowlers.
Punjab Kings have emerged as one of the most improved and entertaining teams in the IPL 2025 season. Under the dynamic leadership of Shreyas Iyer, PBKS have shown grit, flair, and consistency. Currently perched at No. 4 on the points table with six wins from 10 matches, they appear poised for a strong playoff push. Their recent four-wicket triumph over Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk is a glowing testament to their chasing prowess and calm under pressure.
PBKS boast a formidable top order, with Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iyer leading the charge. Josh Inglis and Nehal Wadhera add stability and firepower, while all-rounders like Marco Jansen and Azmatullah Omarzai lend versatility.
Arshdeep Singh has been exceptional at the death, and Yuzvendra Chahal, fresh off a hat-trick, is a middle-over threat. Xavier Bartlett brings new-ball potency for pace-friendly Dharamsala conditions. PBKS are high on momentum and will look to avenge past struggles at this venue.
Lucknow Super Giants are at a crossroads in their IPL 2025 journey. After a promising mid-season run, three losses in their last four games have derailed their campaign. Currently at No. 6 with a 5-5 record, LSG are in desperate need of a turnaround. Their last outing-a 54-run defeat to Mumbai Indians-exposed issues in both batting and bowling.
LSG's strength lies at the top, with Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh being standout performers. Pooran, in particular, has crossed 400 runs but needs to rediscover form. Rishabh Pant has struggled, leaving the middle order exposed. Veterans like David Miller provide experience but need consistency.
In bowling, Shardul Thakur and Mayank Yadav are key. Digvesh Rathi has impressed, but the rest have been expensive. LSG need Ravi Bishnoi and Avesh Khan to step up. They hold a 3-2 head-to-head advantage but are under pressure to perform.
Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Mayank Yadav, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Shahbaz Ahmed, Himmat Singh, Akash Maharaj Singh, Matthew Breetzke, Shardul Thakur, Manimaran Siddharth, Aryan Juyal, RS Hangargekar, Akash Deep, Shamar Joseph, Arshin Kulkarni.
Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer(c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Josh Inglis(w), Suryansh Shedge, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Azmatullah Omarzai, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Xavier Bartlett, Praveen Dubey, Musheer Khan, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Vishnu Vinod, Yash Thakur, Aaron Hardie, Kuldeep Sen, Harnoor Singh, Pyla Avinash.