Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) faces the Punjab Kings (PBK) in the 13th Game of IPL 2025 ongoing. The game is scheduled to take place on Tuesday (April 1) at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
Both LSG and PBK won one game each in the ongoing tournament, while the former plays more games. LSG’s campaign began with one loss to Delhi Capitals in Visakhapatnam. After scoring 209 runs, LSG rolled up DC 65/5. However, a brilliant half-century from Ashutosh Sharma drove DC.
After the defeat, LSG bouncing off the style and defeated the high-flying Sunrise Hyderabad with five wickets in the backyard. After SRH scored 190/9, LSG chased the total with just 16.1 overs by losing five wickets.
Meanwhile, PBK launched its campaign, earning an impressive 11-run victory over the Gujarat Titans. Batting first, they scored 243/5 thanks to new Captain Shreyas Iyer’s undefeated 97 runknock. In the reply, GT won 232/5.
So we’re looking at weather and pitch reports as LSG and PBKS prepare for the upcoming games.
LSG vs PBKS Weather and Pitch Report, Ekana Stadium, Lucknow – IPL 2025, Match 13:
LSG vs PBK, Lucknow Weather Report:
- There are no forecasts for rain in Lucknow for the match. Therefore, a match between LSG vs. PBKS is unlikely to witness a rain interruption.
- The temperature is set to hover in the 25-30 degrees Celsius during the match.
LSG vs. PBK, Ekana Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:
The statistics for Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow are as follows:
| Matches played | 14 |
| The match was first won by batting. | 7 (50.00%) |
| The second win in the match | 6 (42.86%) |
| The match won the winning toss | 8 (57.14%) |
| Match won by losing the toss | 5 (35.71%) |
| Match without results | 1 (7.14%) |
| The best team innings | 235/6 (Kolkata Knight Rider) |
| The worst team innings | 108 (Lucknow Super Giants) |
| Average running per wicket | 24.54 |
| Per average run | 8.18 |
| Average score batting first | 165.43 |
The LSG and PBK match will take place at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. This is a venue that has not received a reputation for being a high score. Unlike most IPL venues, Ekana Cricket Stadium usually offers a slow turning track.
Spinners usually control lawsuits at venues. The larger the boundaries, the more difficult it becomes for the batter to have a major impact. The upcoming game will be the first game of the season at the venue and will likely not be a very high-scoring game.
Conclusion:
The pitch at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow is expected to further support the spinners, with both teams having quality spinners in the ranks. As a result, future LSG vs. PBKS matches could be a thrilling contest.