Punjab Kings enter Match 29 of IPL 2026 as the only unbeaten side left in the competition, while Lucknow Super Giants arrive under pressure after back-to-back defeats have pushed them down into the bottom half of the table.
PBKS have started the season in dominant fashion. With four wins and one no result from five matches, Shreyas Iyer's side have rarely looked troubled, boasting impressive batting depth and a disciplined bowling unit.
They're coming off a comfortable seven-wicket chase of 196 against Mumbai Indians, with opener Prabhsimran Singh (80*) and Iyer (66) making light work of the target against the five-time champions.
In contrast, LSG's campaign has stalled. They have lost their last two matches, including a five-wicket defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a low-scoring contest. Mitchell Marsh (40), Ayush Badoni (38), Mukul Choudhary (39) and Aiden Markram (12) were the only batters to reach double figures as LSG were bowled out for 146 at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.
From a table perspective, the gap between the two sides is already significant. PBKS sit at the top with nine points, while LSG, with just two wins from five games, are placed near the bottom half. A win here would further consolidate Punjab's early lead, whereas Lucknow are in need of a course correction to stay in contention.
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The good news for LSG is that Rishabh Pant is declared fit after suffering a blow in the last game, which meant he couldn't keep wickets in the second innings.
Match Details
The Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants IPL 2026 match is scheduled to be played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh (Mullanpur), from 7:30 PM IST.
Possible Playing XIs
Punjab Kings (PBKS): Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (c), Cooper Connolly, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Mukul Choudhary, Mohammed Shami, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Prince Yadav
Head-to-Head
Lucknow and Punjab have faced each other just 6 times in the IPL. The contest has been evenly matched so far with LSG and PBKS both having won three matches each.
Weather and Pitch Report
The Mullanpur surface has been batting-friendly, offering true bounce and consistent pace, though seamers could find some movement with the new ball early on. The quick outfield supports high scoring, with larger square boundaries offering slight assistance to spinners. Weather conditions are expected to be clear, with temperatures between 25°C and 31°C and no rain forecast, ensuring a full match.
How To Watch Live Telecast
The Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network in India.
How To Watch Live Streaming
The match will be available for live streaming on the JioHotstar app and website.
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