New Delhi: In an exciting IPL 2025 clash, Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants face off. Punjab Kings have won the toss and opted to bowl first, which means Lucknow Super Giants will bat first.
Team Changes
Punjab Kings have made one change in their playing XI, bringing in New Zealand’s fast bowler Lockie Ferguson. On the other hand, Lucknow Super Giants have made no changes to their squad. Punjab Kings appear confident, having won their first match, while Lucknow has won one out of their two games so far.
Pitch Report: Expect a High-Scoring Match
The pitch at Ekana Stadium is made of red soil, indicating a high-scoring encounter. The surface offers pace and bounce, assisting batters in playing their shots freely. The large boundaries of the ground could benefit the bowlers by helping control the run rate. Additionally, spinners are expected to get some turn as the ball gets older.
Lockie Ferguson to Debut for Punjab Kings
Today’s match is special for Punjab Kings as New Zealand’s experienced fast bowler Lockie Ferguson will be playing his first match for the team. Captain Shreyas Iyer handed him the Punjab Kings cap. His pace and bounce will provide additional strength to the team. So far, Ferguson has taken 46 wickets in 45 IPL matches.
Playing XI:
Lucknow Super Giants: Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (Captain), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi.
Punjab Kings: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Suryansh Shedge, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh.
Today’s match is expected to be a thrilling contest as both teams step onto the field with the intention of securing victory.