Punjab Kings take on Lucknow Super Giants in today’s second IPL 2026 match in Mullanpur. PBKS are at the top of the table, unbeaten so far with 9 points from five matches. Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iyer have been leading the team’s batting order with 200+ runs. LSG, meanwhile, are still searching for rhythm, sitting in the eighth place after a mixed start.
The head-to-head record between Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants are perfectly balanced at 3-3 from six matches. While LSG had the upper hand early on, winning three of the first four meetings between 2022 and 2024, PBKS bounced back by winning both matches in 2025. The rivalry has seen some big moments, including LSG’s massive 257/5, the highest total between the two sides, while PBKS recorded the lowest with 133/8 in their first meeting. Individually, Prabhsimran Singh has been the standout batter with 192 runs, while Arshdeep Singh leads the bowling charts with 10 wickets. Tonight’s match will break the deadlock.
PBKS vs LSG Predicted Playing XI:
Punjab Kings: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Harpreet Brar/Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
Lucknow Super Giants: Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Himmat Singh, Mukul Choudhary, George Linde/Mayank Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Rathi
PBKS vs LSG: Mullanpur Pitch Report
The pitch at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur offers a balanced surface but leans slightly in favour of batters, as the game progresses. The boundaries are relatively long, with around 65–66m square and 74m straight, meaning clean timing is key rather than brute power. Early in the innings, fast bowlers can get some movement with the new ball, making the first 4–5 overs crucial for batters. However, once that phase passes, the pitch settles down and becomes ideal for stroke play, with the ball coming nicely onto the bat. In terms of numbers, the average first-innings score is around 170–190, though teams have already crossed the 200-run mark here this season. Chasing sides have a slight advantage, winning 7 out of 13 matches, largely due to dew in night games. Overall, expect a high-scoring contest, with 180–200 being a competitive total.
PBKS vs LSG: Top Fantasy Picks
- Prabhsimran Singh (PBKS): In red-hot form with 211 runs in 4 innings at a strike rate of 172.95, he’s been giving explosive starts and is a must-have top-order pick.
- Shreyas Iyer (PBKS): The captain is on a roll with three consecutive fifties and 203 runs this season.
- Prince Yadav (LSG): LSG’s leading wicket-taker with 9 wickets in 5 matches.
- Mukul Choudhary (LSG): A reliable middle-order anchor, scoring 30+ in 4 of 5 innings, offering stability and consistency.
PBKS vs LSG: Dream11 Team
- Wicket-Keeper: Prabhsimran Singh, Rishabh Pant
- Batters: Shreyas Iyer, Priyansh Arya, Aiden Markram, Ayush Badoni
- All-Rounders: Marco Jensen, Mitchell Marsh
- Bowlers: Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav
Captain and Vice Captain Choices:
Captain – Prabhsimran Singh
Vice-Captain – Shreyas Iyer
