What is Weather Forecast for PBKS vs LSG in Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala?

PBKS vs LSG: The 54th match of the IPL 2025 promises to be an exciting clash between Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants. Taking on each other the arch rivals will be against one another for the second time during the IPL 2025. The match is scheduled to be played on the grounds of the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala on May 4.

Punjab Kings will welcome the Lucknow Super Giants to their home turf for this high-stakes encounter. Sitting in the fourth spot with 6 wins and a positive net run rate, Punjab will be eager to extend their winning streak to a tally of seven. On the other hand, the Lucknow side is in the sixth spot with 5 wins and 5 losses. Having lost their recent games, they will be desperate to get back on the winning track. A win in their upcoming match will help them get better on the points table and will improve the chances of qualifying for the playoffs.

Heading into this clash, with contrasting last match outings, both will be under pressure to perform. With so much to take on, fans can expect a thriller-filled match ahead. Let’s take a look at today’s cricket PBKS vs LSG, Match 54 pitch report, Weather Report, Ground stats, and Probable XI ahead of the first match of IPL 2025 between Punjab and Lucknow.

PBKS vs LSG: Match Preview

Pitch Report

Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants- The 54th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to be played at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala. The pitch here is a fast bowling-friendly venue, with high altitude, the pitch makes it harder for spinners to find grip. Besides this, the team chasing here enjoys an upper edge as compared to the teams batting first. With dew in the second innings, the chase becomes even more favorable. The good bounce on the pitch makes it a batting-friendly surface as well, but majorly bowlers dominate here.

PBKS vs LSG Weather Report:

The weather at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala, is expected to have light rain during the start of the match but as the match progresses further the weather will become more pleasant ensuring an uninterrupted game. Light Rain showers are expected during the match hours as the rain probability is 10-25% along with it there are 67-72% chances of humidity. Fans can look forward to a full 40-over contest match. The temperature at the ground is likely to hover around 18°celsius. 

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala stats: PBKS vs LSG

PBKS vs LSG Predicted Playing XI

PBKS  Probable Playing XI:

Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Harpreet Brar, Marco Jansen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Suryansh Shedge, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh

LSG Probable Playing XI: 

Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav