Talking about the contemporary competitions in the Indian Premier League (IPL), the matches between the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and the Punjab Kings (PBKS) are unbelievably competitive matches. Although Lucknow franchise has only joined the tournament in 2022, they rapidly became a force to reckon with, facing one of the oldest, but sometimes inconsistent teams in the league, Punjab. The head to head between LSG vs PBKS is so interesting because of the sheer balance in terms of power; none of the teams has been able to fully subdue the other. Since the dawn of time, with monumental batting masterclasses that have broken records of the game, to the quarter-of-a-run nail-biting agonies that are settled with the last over, this has been an absolute box-office entertainment. We shall unravel the entire LSG vs PBKS IPL records, the general statistics, venue by venue statistics and the outstanding individual performances that characterize this intriguing Northern derby, in this exhaustive guide.
LSG vs PBKS Head to Head Record
The two matches between Lucknow and Punjab are yet to begin in the mammoth arena of the Indian Premier League, but the competition between the two has already become a favorite among the fans due to their level playing. They are evenly matched as they have an all-draw record in the total number of matches that they have played to date between the two franchises. Of the 6 occasions that the Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings have faced off, they have each scored 3 wins. There have been no matches abandoned due to rain or decided via a Super Over. This 3-3 split record is a sure thing that every time they go out there they have unbelievable pride and an essential upper hand on the line.
| Total Matches Played | Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Won | Punjab Kings (PBKS) Won | Tied / No Result |
| 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
PBKS vs LSG Head to Head: Complete IPL Match Results and Stats
Being a fan of T20 which is a fast-moving type of cricket, the outcome of the matches of these two franchises will give you a wonderful performance of not only soaring sixes but also banging bowling sessions. The general statistics show a rivalry of extremes.
The average team statistic is the largest in this game. In the IS Bindra stadium in Mohali, the Lucknow Super Giants caused a lot of damage in the 2023 IPL match with the team having an impressive 257/5 which is one of the highest team scores in the history of the tournament. In contrast, the maximum score of the Punjab Kings, vs. LSG, is extremely high at 236/5.
The bowling units have not been left out either as they have also had their days in the sun. The grit of the two bowling attacks is the one that is displayed in the lowest total that is successfully repulsed. It is during their very first game at Punjab in 2022 that LSG has been able to score the lowest 153/8. They have scored lowly in this rivalry 133/8 in the case of PBKS, this shows that the games are normally run-fests, however, they can easily turn out to be low-scoring, tense tactics dog-fights.
| Date | Venue | Winner | Margin | Player of the Match |
| April 29, 2022 | Pune | LSG | 20 Runs | Krunal Pandya |
| April 15, 2023 | Lucknow | PBKS | 2 Wickets | Sikandar Raza |
| April 28, 2023 | Mohali | LSG | 56 Runs | Marcus Stoinis |
| March 30, 2024 | Lucknow | LSG | 21 Runs | Mayank Yadav |
| April 2025 | Mohali | PBKS | 4 Wickets | Shashank Singh |
PBKS vs LSG Overall Record: Full Head-to-Head History
To really get to know about this 50-50 rivalry, it is imperative to consider how both the teams have dealt with various match situations, whether it was establishing a target or pursuing one down under extreme pressure.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Overall Records vs LSG
To the Punjab Kings, the solution to the challenge of neutralizing the firepower of LSG has always been a major challenge. Although they lost their first encounter in 2022, PBKS demonstrated an outstanding tactical development in the following seasons. They have achieved their greatest triumphs in pursuing quaint totals, in which case a high degree of middle-order tenacity is necessary. The Punjab outfit was also shown to have a tremendous personality in 2023 when they entered the fortress of the city of Lucknow and won the match on a gritty 2 wicket in the last over. Nevertheless, their bowling economy during the death overs against LSG is a historical sore spot since they have on numerous occasions been letting Lucknow get away with the game in the last 30 balls.
| Statistic Category | Record Details |
| Total Matches Played | 5 |
| Matches Won by PBKS | 2 |
| Matches Won by LSG | 3 |
| Highest Score by PBKS | 201/10 (Mohali, 2023) |
| Lowest Score by PBKS | 133/8 (Pune, 2022) |
| Most Runs for PBKS | Shikhar Dhawan |
| Most Wickets for PBKS | Kagiso Rabada |
| Best Bowling Figures (PBKS) | Sam Curran (3/31) |
| Win Percentage | 40% |
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Overall Records vs PBKS
The Lucknow Super Giants have started their first match against PBKS on the right foot. Initially, they dominated with a good percentage of wins but the fact that the competition is even at 3-3 shows that LSG cannot afford to ignore Punjab. The overall performance of LSG in comparison to PBKS has been heavily based on aggressive opening attacks and an all-rounded spin attack that chokes the runs flow in the middle overs. Their historic 56 run win in Mohali is full of their DNA of aggression wherein they literally beat the opponent out of the game by half way.
| Statistic Category | Record Details |
| Total Matches Played | 5 |
| Matches Won by LSG | 3 |
| Matches Won by PBKS | 2 |
| Highest Score by LSG | 257/5 (Mohali, 2023) |
| Lowest Score by LSG | 153/8 (Pune, 2022) |
| Most Runs for LSG | Marcus Stoinis |
| Most Wickets for LSG | Ravi Bishnoi |
| Best Bowling Figures (LSG) | Mayank Yadav (3/27) |
| Win Percentage | 60% |
LSG Vs PBKS Head-to-Head at Home Ground
In franchise cricket, the ability to exploit the home conditions is fairly common when it comes to playing in the playoffs. Let us see the way LSG and PBKS have been able to defend their territories.
1) LSG Record at Home Ground Against PBKS
A challenging, two paced surface with Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow is famed to play in favour of spinners. Surprisingly, LSG did not have things their way back at home against Punjab at the beginning. The PBKS practiced the slow Lucknow pitch in 2023 so as to chase 160. However, in 2024 at the same stadium, LSG spectacularly returned and had a huge 199/8 and continued to hold Punjab at 178/5 to win by a slim margin of 21 runs. The home record shows a battlefield on which the experience of home is brought to the very test.
| Statistic Category | Record Details |
| Total Matches Played in Lucknow | 2 |
| Matches Won by LSG | 1 |
| Highest Score by LSG (at Home) | 199/8 (March 2024) |
| Lowest Score by LSG (at Home) | 159/8 (April 2023) |
| Most Runs for LSG (at Home) | KL Rahul |
| Most Wickets for LSG (at Home) | Mayank Yadav |
| Win Percentage (at Home) | 50% |
2) PBKS Record at Home Ground Against LSG
The Punjab Kings have traditionally used grounds that have flat wickets that favor batting, like the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali and the modern one in Mullanpur. These impeccable batting conditions have unfortunately favored the power-hitters of LSG to a very large extent in Punjab. The legendary Mohali battle in 2023 had LSG breaking down the PBKS bowling weapon while recording 257. Punjab has traditionally found it difficult to restrain the immense strength of the Lucknow top order on their home turf, and their domestic matches against LSG are thus excruciating events to the home audience.
| Statistic Category | Record Details |
| Total Matches Played in Mohali | 2 |
| Matches Won by PBKS | 1 |
| Highest Score by PBKS (at Home) | 201/10 (April 2023) |
| Lowest Score by PBKS (at Home) | 185/6 (April 2025) |
| Most Runs for PBKS (at Home) | Atharva Taide |
| Most Wickets for PBKS (at Home) | Kagiso Rabada |
| Win Percentage (at Home) | 50% |
LSG Vs PBKS Head-to-Head at Away Ground
Beating an opponent in a foreign venue needs to involve colossal change in attitude and performance. The out records of the two franchises also support the reason as to why this competition is now at a draw.
1) LSG Record at Away Ground Against PBKS
The Lucknow Super Giants go with a fearless brand of cricket when they travel North to Punjab. They have been able to play off the fast, bouncy tunes of Mohali to their benefit. They also like their batters the extra speed and exploit the short boundaries to the maximum to give full benefit of their run rates. They have an excellent away record against PBKS, and have always been able to outmuscle the home team in a high-scoring shootout.
2) PBKS Record at Away Ground Against LSG
The trip to Ekana Stadium in Lucknow is a stark contrast of the normal conditions in Punjab. The low bouncing and gripping surface needs technical use and not brute strength. Nonetheless, PBKS demonstrated great flexibility to achieve a well-known away victory in 2023. They also used their own set of all-rounders and spinners and could outwit LSG in a tight pursuit. This is evidence that Punjab is the tactical finesse needed to destroy Lucknow off-home.
LSG Vs PBKS Head-to-Head at Neutral Venues
Since, in 2022 Lucknow Super Giants were the newcomers to the league, the season strongly impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak and the limited mobility due to restrictions on the venue, the inaugural game between the two teams was also held at a neutral venue. Their conflict ensued at Maharashtra Cricket association (MCA) Stadium in Pune. But in that historic first contact LSG began the batting, and was able to make a disgraceful 153/8. The Lucknow bowlers still did everything according to their plan on the neutral pitch though their total was little at only 133/8, limiting Punjab to it, to win by 20 to open the score in the history of rivalry.
| Statistic Category | Record Details |
| Total Matches Played | 1 |
| Matches Won by LSG | 1 |
| Matches Won by PBKS | 0 |
| Highest Score by LSG | 153/8 (April 2022) |
| Lowest Score by PBKS | 133/8 (April 2022) |
| Most Runs (Neutral) | Quinton de Kock (LSG) |
| Most Wickets (Neutral) | Kagiso Rabada (PBKS) |
Player Contributions in PBKS vs LSG Fixtures
Although it is the team tactics which form the basis, it is the personal genius of the superstar players which will ultimately determine the result in this dramatic competition.
1. KL Rahul (LSG)
KL Rahul acting against his former franchise never fails to inject theatre drama in this match. Rahul a captain of the LSG, has secured a few important anchor innings with the PBKS. His elegant half century (53 out of 40 balls) in 2023 actually showed him how he could steady the innings and provide the perfect foundation to the middle order to build an assault.
2. Shikhar Dhawan (PBKS)
The old left-handed opener has been a stable force in the Punjab Kings. Dhawan has come up to the challenge even in the tough run chases. The Lucknow 2024 game was the masterpiece of his magnificent knock of 80 runs, which was a T20 game-timed, and even though he lost, he became a terror to the bowling team of LSG.
3. Quinton de Kock (LSG)
South African maestro Quinton de Kock has consistently provided explosive starts for the Super Giants against Punjab. His attacking philosophy in the powerplay often throws the PBKS pacers off their lengths early in the match. His aggressive 54 at the Ekana Stadium in 2024 was pivotal in setting up a match-winning total.
4. Sikandar Raza (PBKS)
The Zimbabwean all-rounder left his stamp in the history books in the 2023 encounter in Lucknow. Raza scored a whopping 57 off 41 balls and got a very crucial wicket to make PBKS to win the match by 2 wickets. He has come in handy in middle-order management when the chips have been down and this is testified by the way he has performed that earned him the Player of the Month award.
5. Marcus Stoinis (LSG)
When LSG made their historic 257 in Mohali it was sheer brute strength of Marcus Stoinis that actually fractured the back of the Punjab bowling attack. The bowling was destroyed by Stoinis to every corner of the ground and that proved that when he is in his stride, he has no limit and that no bowler is safe in this contest.
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Conclusion
The head to head between LSG vs PBKS is the absolute definition of a dead heat as the statistics clearly show. As each of the two teams was winning 3 games out of 6 meetings, no definite, undisputable historical favourite can be named. Lucknow Super Giants have put raw power and clinical defensive on the table, whereas Punjab Kings have presented their brilliant adaptability and chasing strength. With new captains, new mega-auction teams, and new strategic moves, the fans can be assured that the next sequel to this 50-50 rivalry in the North will be as exciting, unpredictable, and explosive as the last one.
FAQs
What is the LSG vs PBKS head to head record in the IPL?
The head-to-head record between Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings is perfectly tied. Out of the 6 matches played so far, both LSG and PBKS have won 3 matches each.
What is the highest score in an LSG vs PBKS match?
The highest score in this rivalry is a massive 257/5, scored by the Lucknow Super Giants against Punjab Kings at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali during the 2023 IPL season.
Has Punjab Kings ever beaten LSG at the Ekana Stadium?
Yes, Punjab Kings secured a memorable 2-wicket victory over the Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow during the 2023 season, thanks to a brilliant all-round performance by Sikandar Raza.
What is the lowest total successfully defended in LSG vs PBKS history?
The lowest total defended in this fixture is 153/8 by the Lucknow Super Giants. They successfully restricted the Punjab Kings to 133/8 to win by 20 runs during their very first IPL meeting in 2022 in Pune.
