IPL 2025 PBKS vs LSG Key Players: From Shreyas Iyer to Mitchell Marsh & Shardul Takhur; here's full list

As the IPL 2025 season enters its crunch phase, all eyes will be on two standout performers — Shreyas Iyer and Nicholas Pooran — when Punjab Kings (PBKS) face off against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 54 on Sunday, May 4, at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala.

Iyer, who has led PBKS from the front with 360 runs and four fifties, has been a revelation both as captain and batter. Bought for Rs 26.75 crore, the stylish right-hander has lived up to expectations, guiding his side to fourth place with 13 points.

In contrast, Rishabh Pant's LSG sit sixth with 10 points and are in near must-win territory. While Pant’s personal form has been underwhelming, LSG will be buoyed by the consistency of Pooran and Mitchell Marsh.


The battle between PBKS’s pace spearhead Arshdeep Singh and LSG’s power-hitters, particularly Pooran, could prove decisive at a ground known for high scores and thin air.

IPL 2025 PBKS vs LSG: Key Players to Watch

Punjab Kings

Shreyas Iyer
360 runs in 10 matches | Avg: 51.42 | SR: 180.90
A consistent force at the top, Iyer’s blend of aggression and control has anchored PBKS's batting. Expect him to be the backbone again in this altitude-assisted scoring venue.

Prabhsimran Singh
346 runs in 10 matches | SR: 165.55
Providing explosive starts, the wicketkeeper-batter has made the most of the powerplay overs, and his fearless approach will be vital on the quick outfield of Dharamsala.

Arshdeep Singh
13 wickets in 10 matches | Econ: 8.50
Known for his control at the death, Arshdeep’s variations have troubled the best. His battle with Pooran could define the match.

Lucknow Super Giants

Nicholas Pooran
404 runs in 10 matches | Avg: 44.88 | SR: 203.01
The West Indian southpaw has been LSG’s best batter this season, with an eye-popping strike rate and six-hitting ability tailor-made for the venue.

Mitchell Marsh
378 runs in 9 matches | Avg: 42.00 | SR: 158.82
A steady performer, Marsh's ability to switch gears makes him a threat in the middle overs. He’ll also offer balance with the ball if needed.

Shardul Thakur
12 wickets in 9 matches | Best: 4/28
The 'partnership breaker' has stepped up as LSG’s leading wicket-taker, delivering in clutch moments and middle overs.

IPL 2025 PBKS vs LSG: Head-to-Head Record

• Played: 5
  
  
• PBKS Wins: 2
  
  
• LSG Wins: 3
  
  

IPL 2025 PBKS vs LSG: The Squads

Punjab Kings: Shreyas Iyer (c), Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Prabhsimran Singh, Harpreet Brar, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Yash Thakur, Marco Jansen, Josh Inglis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harnoor Pannu, Kuldeep Sen, Priyansh Arya, Aaron Hardie, Musheer Khan, Suryansh Shedge, Xavier Bartlett, Pyla Avinash, Praveen Dubey, Nehal Wadhera.

Lucknow Super Giants: Nicholas Pooran, Ravi Bishnoi, Mayank Yadav, Ayush Badoni, Rishabh Pant (c), David Miller, Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Avesh Khan, Abdul Samad, Aryan Juyal, Akash Deep, Himmat Singh, Manimaran Siddharth, Digvesh Singh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Akash Singh, Shamar Joseph, Prince Yadav, Yuvraj Chaudhary, RS Hangargekar, Arshin Kulkarni, Matthew Breetzke, Mohsin Khan.