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The high-flying Punjab Kings (PBKS) are looking to extend their winning streak as they prepare to host a depleted Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) side this Sunday. While Punjab sits comfortably at the top of the table, Lucknow is grappling with a dip in form and a major injury scare involving their captain. IST PCA New Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur (New Chandigarh)
The Story So Far
Punjab Kings: The Unstoppable Force
Under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer, PBKS remains the only undefeated team in the tournament. With four wins from five outings (and one washout), they boast a massive Net Run Rate of +1.067.
Openers Prabhsimran Singh (211 runs) and Shreyas Iyer (203 runs) have been lethal, striking at rates of 172.95 and 187.96 respectively.
Punjab has won 9 of their last 11 successful chases, making them the most clinical finishers in the league since the 2025 season.
Lucknow Super Giants: The Struggling Underdogs
LSG is currently languishing in 7th place after consecutive defeats. Their biggest concern is the fitness of skipper Rishabh Pant, who suffered a painful elbow injury during their recent loss to RCB. The batting unit has failed to fire, failing to cross the 200-run mark all season. In their last game, they managed a meager 146 runs, with only Mukul Choudhary and Ayush Badoni offering any real fight.
Pant’s availability remains a “game-time decision” after he managed only 1 run from 6 balls while playing through visible pain in the previous match.
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