The table-toppers Punjab Kings will take on a struggling Lucknow Super Giants side in Match 29 of the Indian Premier League 2026 on April 19, Sunday, at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh. No IPL match at Mullanpur has ended in a washout in the 2026 season so far. While Punjab did have one match result in a no result earlier this season, that game came against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens, not at this venue. So, the question ahead of today’s game is, will rain play any role here?
Mullanpur Weather Today During PBKS vs LSG IPL MatchÂ
According to the India Meteorological Department, there is only around a 17% chance of rain during the day, which further drops to almost zero by the evening. So from a rain perspective, there is no real threat to the match.
However, the bigger concern is the extreme heat conditions in New Chandigarh. The region has been under an orange alert for heatwave, with warnings around dehydration and heatstroke for those exposed for long periods. Even though this is an evening game, the temperature at match time (7:30 PM IST) is still expected to hover between 30 to 32 degrees Celsius. As the sun sets, there will be some cloud cover, which may offer slight relief, but overall conditions will still be on the warmer side.
PBKS Seek To Stay UnbeatenÂ
Talking about the teams, Punjab Kings sit at the top of the table, unbeaten with 4 wins from 5 matches, and have looked like one of the most complete sides this season. Their batting unit has been firing consistently, especially at this venue. Shreyas Iyer (203 runs) and Prabhsimran Singh (211 runs) have been leading from the front.Â
On the other hand, Lucknow Super Giants are placed eighth in the table with 2 wins and 3 losses, and are still searching for rhythm. Their biggest concern has been the batting unit, which has not yet crossed the 200-run mark this season. Despite individual contributions from players like Mukul Choudhary and Prince Yadav, the team has struggled.Â
The match will start at 7:30 PM IST. Fans can catch the live streaming on the JioHotstar app and website and watch the match on TV on star sports network channels.Â
