IPL 2025: LSG & PBKS both won their last match, who will win tonight? Netizens say 'Shreyas Iyer to smash 70+ runs'

The much-anticipated IPL 2025 match between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) will take place today at Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, at 7:30 PM. The two teams have faced each other only four times in IPL history, with Lucknow leading 3-1 in the head-to-head battle.

Looking back at their last encounter in IPL 2024, LSG secured a 21-run victory over Punjab Kings. However, AI predictions for today’s match lean towards Punjab, citing a strong spin attack and winning momentum as key factors. That said, cricket is full of surprises, and with LSG playing on home turf, a thrilling match is expected.

Players to watch out for

Both teams have their star performers who can turn the game on its head.

LSG Strengths: The team will rely on Rishabh Pant’s leadership, Nicholas Pooran’s explosive form, and Shardul Thakur’s all-round skills. Pooran, in particular, is expected to extend his lead as a key run-scorer in the tournament.

PBKS Key Players: Shreyas Iyer’s steady batting, Glenn Maxwell’s aggressive strokeplay, and Arshdeep Singh’s pace attack make Punjab a formidable opponent. Fans are already backing Iyer to score big today, predicting a 70+ run knock against LSG.

What netizens are saying

Social media is buzzing with fan predictions and excitement ahead of this high-stakes encounter.

One fan confidently stated, “Nicholas Pooran will aim to increase his lead in today’s match.” Another was sure that “Punjab Kings will win, Iyer will score 50+ runs, and Rishabh Pant will flop today.”

Another fan compared both teams' strengths, highlighting Pant’s leadership for LSG and Iyer’s anchoring role for PBKS alongside Maxwell and Arshdeep. Meanwhile, one user simply expressed unwavering support for Shreyas Iyer, while another went even further, boldly predicting, “Shreyas Iyer will score 70+ runs today against Lucknow Super Giants.”

With such strong opinions and predictions flying around, the LSG vs PBKS match promises to be an exciting showdown. Will Punjab live up to AI’s prediction and Iyer’s hype, or will Lucknow defend their home turf? The answer unfolds tonight!