LSG vs PBKS Head-to-Head Record and Stats in the IPL

In the two years since beginning their IPL journey in 2022, Lucknow Super Giants have provided some exciting T20 bowls both from Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants. Every game these two teams play is serious, whether it’s for a playoff berth or for local pride. Let’s crack down LSG vs PBKS head-to-head.

LSG vs PBKS head-to-head Summary: 8 matches played · PBKS leads 5–3 · Updated after Match 68, 23 May 2026

Match at a Glance

Considering, LSG vs PBKS head-to-head, PBKS have now won 62.5% of all meetings between these two franchises, firmly establishing their edge in this fixture.

LSG’s Batting Performance: 196/6 in 20 Overs

Lucknow posted a competitive total despite an inconsistent power play, driven by key contributions in the middle and lower order. The innings was a tale of two halves, sluggish early on, but explosive once the big hitters arrived.

Powerplay (Overs 1–6): 66/2

LSG managed 66 runs in the powerplay but were inconsistent in their approach.Overs two, three and four combined only gave eight runs while overs one, five and six gave 58 runs. Arshin Kulkarni fell for a duck off the first ball of the second over to Azmatullah Omarzai, giving PBKS an early breakthrough.

Middle Overs (Overs 7–15): Badoni Takes Control

With the innings stuttering, Ayush Badoni came in ahead of Rishabh Pant at number four and changed the tempo entirely. From 2 off 5 balls to 43 off 16 deliveries is a spectacular change which reversed the fortunes of LSG. Josh Inglis was instrumental in the innings with a mesmerising 72 off 44 balls and added some backbone to it.

Death Overs (Overs 16-20): Samad Ends on a High Note

Abdul Samad was the man to keep the scoreboard moving in the end as he scored 37 not out to give LSG the lead over the 190-mark. Marco Jansen and Vijaykumar Vyshak were disciplined in overs 18 and 19, conceding only 10 runs in the two and then Arshdeep came on for the final over. PBKS were sloppy in the field, however, with dropped catches and extras giving LSG an estimated 20 additional runs.

PBKS’s Chase: Iyer’s Maiden Century Seals It

Punjab Kings overhauled 197 with 12 balls to spare, converting what looked like a tricky chase into a controlled pursuit once their captain found his rhythm.

Priyansh Arya fell for a duck off the very first ball, dismissed by Mohammed Shami, and Cooper Connolly followed shortly after for 18 off 10 balls. At 65/2 after six overs, the chase could have unravelled, but it did not.

Star Performer: Shreyas Iyer – 101* (51 balls)

Shreyas Iyer struck his maiden IPL century  101 not out off 51 balls  sharing a match-winning 140-run third-wicket stand with Prabhsimran Singh that effectively settled the chase.

Prabhsimran Singh – 69 (39 balls)

Prabhsimran complemented Iyer perfectly, striking at 176.92 and hitting seven fours and two sixes. He was eventually dismissed lbw by Arjun Tendulkar for 69, ending a partnership that had made the match safe for PBKS.

Bowling Heroes: Shami and Tendulkar

Mohammed Shami struck twice in the power play to give PBKS a scare before the partnership took over. Arjun Tendulkar claimed the crucial wicket of Prabhsimran with a well-directed yorker for his first wicket of the season.

Key Turning Points

Kulkarni’s first-ball duck put LSG under immediate pressure. Badoni’s explosive 43 off 16 balls then rescued the innings, before Iyer and Prabhsimran’s 140-run stand sealed the chase comfortably.

1. Arshin Kulkarni dismissed the first ball – LSG’s top-order instability began immediately when Kulkarni was dismissed for a golden duck, denying them a solid platform and keeping pressure on the middle order as they rebuilt.
2. Badoni’s blitz changed the game – Ayush Badoni’s explosion from 2 off 5 to 43 off 16 balls was the moment LSG’s innings found its identity; without it, 196 was unlikely.

Head-to-Head Context: What This Match Means in the Rivalry

PBKS lead the LSG vs PBKS head-to-head 5–3, with Punjab winning three of the last four meetings. Arshdeep Singh leads all bowlers with 11 wickets, while Iyer’s unbeaten 101 is now the highest individual score in this fixture.

Points Table Impact

PBKS climbed to fourth with 15 points, keeping their playoff hopes alive, while LSG remained at the bottom with eight points, already eliminated.

• PBKS moved up to 4th place with 15 points; their playoff fate now hinges on Rajasthan Royals’ result against the Mumbai Indians.
• LSG remained rooted to 10th (last) with 8 points from 14 matches, already eliminated from playoff contention.
• Delhi Capitals were officially knocked out following PBKS’s win, becoming the fourth team eliminated.

Player of the Match + MVP

Shreyas Iyer claimed both awards with his maiden IPL century — 101 not out off 51 balls — sealing PBKS’s seven-wicket victory.

• Official POTM: Shreyas Iyer (PBKS) – 101* off 51 balls, SR 198.0, maiden IPL century, match-winning knock
• Cricinfo MVP: Shreyas Iyer (PBKS) – 96.42 points; the century and the 140-run partnership with Prabhsimran made him the undisputed standout across both innings

What’s Next + Venue Note

PBKS await Sunday’s RR vs MI result to confirm their playoff spot, while LSG’s season ends at Ekana — a reliably flat, high-scoring surface.

• PBKS next match: Their season is complete; they now await the outcome of RR vs MI on 24 May to learn if they qualify for the playoffs.
• LSG next match: Season concluded. LSG finished bottom of the table and will look to rebuild ahead of IPL 2027.
• Venue note for fantasy: Ekana Stadium, Lucknow, played true to its reputation as a high-scoring flat track. Pace bowlers with death-over skills (yorker specialists like Arshdeep) and big-hitting middle-order batters are the best fantasy options at this venue.

Conclusion

The LSG vs PBKS head-to-head now firmly favours Punjab Kings, who lead 5–3 overall and have demonstrated clear superiority in recent seasons. Match 68 was a fitting summary of where both sides stand, PBKS clinical and purpose-driven behind a century from their captain; LSG battling without real playoff motivation. Shreyas Iyer’s maiden IPL hundred was the defining moment of a chase that never truly felt in danger after the third-wicket stand took shape. For fans tracking this rivalry through the numbers, Allcric remains the go-to platform for live head-to-head stats, player performance data, and fantasy cricket insights ahead of every PBKS fixture in the business end of the competition.