The stage is set for the first match of IPL 2025 at the Ekana stadium as Lucknow Super Giants welcome Punjab Kings to their home turf. Both teams come into the contest on the back of big wins, where their batting and bowling shined.
LSG defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad comfortably to secure their first win of the campaign with Nicholas Pooran and Shardul Thakur being standouts so far. Punjab, on the other hand, put on a commanding performance against Gujarat Titans in their first match, with Shreyas Iyer leading from the front with an unbeaten 97.
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The PBKS bowling was also on the money in Ahmedabad and now they are coming to Lucknow after a lengthy break period. The match will also see former Delhi teammates and the costliest buys in the IPL 2025 mega-auction battle it out as Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer come face to face.
The stakes will be high as both teams will aim to continue their momentum on Tuesday.
LSG vs PBKS, IPL 2025: Lucknow pitch report
The track at the Ekana stadium in Lucknow is known to be a bowler-friendly track, which assists the spinners a lot. The average score at the ground in the IPL is 169 and fans may have to temper their expectations of a high-scoring thriller in Lucknow. The pitch is expected to have some grass covering on it, which will help the pacers a bit.
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LSG vs PBKS, IPL 2025: Lucknow: Weather forecast
Well, the good news is that there will be no rain on Tuesday in Lucknow. The conditions are expected to be hazy for the contest with the temperature expected to be 30 degree celsius at the start of the game.
The temperature is expected to drop as the match progresses along with low humidity.
