Updated October 2026 | All stats are as of the end of IPL 2026 (final played 31 May 2026).
PBKS vs LSG head to head: Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants have met 8 times in the IPL since their first game on 29 Apr 2022. PBKS have won 5, LSG have won 3. Punjab Kings lead the head-to-head. This page is a complete history of the fixture: every result, every season, the top performers and the matches people still talk about.
It is part of our IPL head to head records hub, which compares all 45 rivalries between the current franchises.
Why the PBKS vs LSG Rivalry Matters
Punjab Kings (known as Kings XI Punjab until 2020) are still waiting for a first IPL title and finished runners-up in 2014, 2025. Lucknow Super Giants are still waiting for a first IPL title.
Lucknow made 257/5 against Punjab in Mohali in 2023, one of the highest totals in IPL history at the time, and the fixture has generally been a run-fest since the newcomers arrived in 2022.
Over 8 meetings spread across 5 seasons, the fixture has produced no playoff meetings so far, and its highest-scoring game (28 Apr 2023) produced 458 runs in total.
PBKS vs LSG Overall Head to Head Record at a Glance
| Played | PBKS won | LSG won | Tied (Super Over) | No result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Of the 8 matches with a clear result (excluding Super Over ties), the side batting first won 5 and the chasing side won 3. Setting a total has been the better option in this fixture. The team that won the toss went on to win 4 of those 8 games.
Form swings matter here: across the last five meetings the record is PBKS 4, LSG 1.
PBKS vs LSG Season-by-Season Results from 2008
| Season | Date | Winner | Margin | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 29 Apr 2022 | LSG | 20 runs | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium |
| 2023 | 15 Apr 2023 | PBKS | 2 wickets | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium |
| 2023 | 28 Apr 2023 | LSG | 56 runs | PCA Stadium, Mohali |
| 2024 | 30 Mar 2024 | LSG | 21 runs | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium |
| 2025 | 1 Apr 2025 | PBKS | 8 wickets | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium |
| 2025 | 4 May 2025 | PBKS | 37 runs | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium |
| 2026 | 19 Apr 2026 | PBKS | 54 runs | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium |
| 2026 | 23 May 2026 | PBKS | 7 wickets | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium |
2022
- 29 Apr 2022, Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium: LSG batted first and made 153/8, led by Quinton de Kock 46 (37), with Kagiso Rabada 4/38 the pick of the PBKS bowlers. PBKS replied with 133/8, Jonny Bairstow 32 (28) top-scoring as Mohsin Khan 3/24 did the damage for LSG. LSG won by 20 runs. Player of the match: Krunal Pandya.
2023
The season series was shared.
- 15 Apr 2023, Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium: LSG batted first and made 159/8, led by KL Rahul 74 (56), with Sam Curran 3/31 the pick of the PBKS bowlers. PBKS replied with 161/8, Sikandar Raza 57 (41) top-scoring as Ravi Bishnoi 2/18 did the damage for LSG. PBKS won by 2 wickets. Player of the match: Sikandar Raza.
- 28 Apr 2023, PCA Stadium, Mohali: LSG batted first and made 257/5, led by Marcus Stoinis 72 (40), with Kagiso Rabada 2/52 the pick of the PBKS bowlers. PBKS replied with 201, Atharva Taide 66 (36) top-scoring as Yash Thakur 4/37 did the damage for LSG. LSG won by 56 runs. Player of the match: Marcus Stoinis.
2024
- 30 Mar 2024, Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium: LSG batted first and made 199/8, led by Quinton de Kock 54 (38), with Sam Curran 3/28 the pick of the PBKS bowlers. PBKS replied with 178/5, Shikhar Dhawan 70 (50) top-scoring as Mayank Yadav 3/27 did the damage for LSG. LSG won by 21 runs. Player of the match: Mayank Yadav.
2025
PBKS won the season series 2-0.
- 1 Apr 2025, Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium: LSG batted first and made 171/7, led by Nicholas Pooran 44 (30), with Arshdeep Singh 3/43 the pick of the PBKS bowlers. PBKS replied with 177/2, Prabhsimran Singh 69 (34) top-scoring as Digvesh Rathi 2/30 did the damage for LSG. PBKS won by 8 wickets. Player of the match: Prabhsimran Singh.
- 4 May 2025, Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium: PBKS batted first and made 236/5, led by Prabhsimran Singh 91 (48), with Akash Singh 2/30 the pick of the LSG bowlers. LSG replied with 199/7, Ayush Badoni 74 (40) top-scoring as Arshdeep Singh 3/16 did the damage for PBKS. PBKS won by 37 runs. Player of the match: Prabhsimran Singh.
2026
PBKS won the season series 2-0.
- 19 Apr 2026, Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium: PBKS batted first and made 254/7, led by Priyansh Arya 93 (37), with Prince Yadav 2/25 the pick of the LSG bowlers. LSG replied with 200/5, Rishabh Pant 43 (23) top-scoring as Marco Jansen 2/37 did the damage for PBKS. PBKS won by 54 runs. Player of the match: Priyansh Arya.
- 23 May 2026, Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium: LSG batted first and made 196/6, led by Josh Inglis 72 (44), with Yuzvendra Chahal 2/25 the pick of the PBKS bowlers. PBKS replied with 200/3, Shreyas Iyer 101* (51) top-scoring as Mohammed Shami 2/45 did the damage for LSG. PBKS won by 7 wickets. Player of the match: Shreyas Iyer.
Biggest Win for Each Side
Punjab Kings: by runs, a 54-run win on 19 Apr 2026 at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium (PBKS 254/7, LSG 200/5); by wickets, a 8-wicket win on 1 Apr 2025 at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, chasing 172 in 16.2 overs.
Lucknow Super Giants: by runs, a 56-run win on 28 Apr 2023 at PCA Stadium, Mohali (LSG 257/5, PBKS 201).
Highest and Lowest Totals in PBKS vs LSG Matches
| Team | Score | Overs | Result | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LSG | 257/5 | 20.0 | Won | 28 Apr 2023 | PCA Stadium, Mohali |
| PBKS | 254/7 | 20.0 | Won | 19 Apr 2026 | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium |
| PBKS | 236/5 | 20.0 | Won | 4 May 2025 | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium |
| PBKS | 201 | 19.5 | Lost | 28 Apr 2023 | PCA Stadium, Mohali |
| LSG | 200/5 | 20.0 | Lost | 19 Apr 2026 | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium |
The highest total in this rivalry is LSG’s 257/5 on 28 Apr 2023. 6 totals of 200 or more have been made in the fixture, 6 of them since the Impact Player era began in 2023.
Lowest all-out totals:
| Team | Score | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| PBKS | 201 | 28 Apr 2023 | PCA Stadium, Mohali |
Leading Run Scorers in PBKS vs LSG Matches
| Player | For | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 50s/100s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prabhsimran Singh | PBKS | 7 | 261 | 37.3 | 178.8 | 91 | 3/0 | 14 |
| Ayush Badoni | LSG | 8 | 253 | 36.1 | 162.2 | 74 | 1/0 | 15 |
| Shreyas Iyer | PBKS | 4 | 203 | 101.5 | 181.2 | 101 | 1/1 | 11 |
| Marcus Stoinis | PBKS | 6 | 151 | 30.2 | 171.6 | 72 | 1/0 | 12 |
| Nicholas Pooran | LSG | 7 | 148 | 21.1 | 160.9 | 45 | 0/0 | 6 |
| Abdul Samad | LSG | 3 | 109 | 54.5 | 194.6 | 45 | 0/0 | 9 |
| KL Rahul | LSG | 4 | 107 | 26.8 | 125.9 | 74 | 1/0 | 3 |
| Cooper Connolly | PBKS | 2 | 105 | 52.5 | 187.5 | 87 | 1/0 | 7 |
Prabhsimran Singh leads the list with 261 runs in 7 innings for PBKS, at a strike rate of 178.8 and with 3 fifties. Ayush Badoni is next with 253 runs for LSG. The fastest scorer among the top eight is Abdul Samad, and the biggest six-hitter overall in this fixture is Ayush Badoni with 15 sixes.
Leading Wicket Takers in PBKS vs LSG Matches
| Player | For | Wickets | Runs | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arshdeep Singh | PBKS | 11 | 281 | 9.69 | 3/16 |
| Kagiso Rabada | PBKS | 9 | 162 | 10.12 | 4/38 |
| Sam Curran | PBKS | 7 | 97 | 8.82 | 3/28 |
| Marco Jansen | PBKS | 6 | 129 | 8.06 | 2/33 |
| Mohsin Khan | LSG | 6 | 149 | 9.31 | 3/24 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | PBKS | 5 | 147 | 9.19 | 2/25 |
| Ravi Bishnoi | LSG | 5 | 168 | 10.18 | 2/18 |
| Yash Thakur | LSG | 4 | 37 | 9.65 | 4/37 |
Arshdeep Singh has taken the most wickets in this rivalry: 11 for PBKS at an economy rate of 9.69, with best figures of 3/16. Wickets here are bowler wickets only, so run-outs are not included.
Best bowling figures in a single match: Yash Thakur 4/37 against PBKS on 28 Apr 2023; Kagiso Rabada 4/38 against LSG on 29 Apr 2022; Arshdeep Singh 3/16 against LSG on 4 May 2025.
Venue-by-Venue Breakdown
| Venue | Matches | PBKS wins | LSG wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| PCA Stadium, Mohali | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium has hosted this fixture more than any other ground, 4 times, with PBKS winning 3 and LSG winning 1 there. In all, the rivalry has been played at 5 different venues, 1 of the meetings coming in seasons staged wholly or partly away from the teams’ home grounds (South Africa in 2009, the UAE in 2014, 2020 and 2021, and the neutral-venue league phase of 2022).
Playoff and Knockout Meetings
PBKS and LSG have never met in an IPL playoff, so every meeting so far has been a league game.
Five Most Memorable PBKS vs LSG Matches
- Why it stands out: the highest-scoring game in the rivalry. 28 Apr 2023, PCA Stadium, Mohali: LSG batted first and made 257/5, led by Marcus Stoinis 72 (40), with Kagiso Rabada 2/52 the pick of the PBKS bowlers. PBKS replied with 201, Atharva Taide 66 (36) top-scoring as Yash Thakur 4/37 did the damage for LSG. LSG won by 56 runs. Player of the match: Marcus Stoinis.
- Why it stands out: the highest individual score in the fixture, Shreyas Iyer’s 101. 23 May 2026, Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium: LSG batted first and made 196/6, led by Josh Inglis 72 (44), with Yuzvendra Chahal 2/25 the pick of the PBKS bowlers. PBKS replied with 200/3, Shreyas Iyer 101* (51) top-scoring as Mohammed Shami 2/45 did the damage for LSG. PBKS won by 7 wickets. Player of the match: Shreyas Iyer.
- Why it stands out: the first ever meeting. 29 Apr 2022, Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium: LSG batted first and made 153/8, led by Quinton de Kock 46 (37), with Kagiso Rabada 4/38 the pick of the PBKS bowlers. PBKS replied with 133/8, Jonny Bairstow 32 (28) top-scoring as Mohsin Khan 3/24 did the damage for LSG. LSG won by 20 runs. Player of the match: Krunal Pandya.
Current Form and What Happens Next
The three most recent meetings:
- 4 May 2025, Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium: PBKS batted first and made 236/5, led by Prabhsimran Singh 91 (48), with Akash Singh 2/30 the pick of the LSG bowlers. LSG replied with 199/7, Ayush Badoni 74 (40) top-scoring as Arshdeep Singh 3/16 did the damage for PBKS. PBKS won by 37 runs. Player of the match: Prabhsimran Singh.
- 19 Apr 2026, Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium: PBKS batted first and made 254/7, led by Priyansh Arya 93 (37), with Prince Yadav 2/25 the pick of the LSG bowlers. LSG replied with 200/5, Rishabh Pant 43 (23) top-scoring as Marco Jansen 2/37 did the damage for PBKS. PBKS won by 54 runs. Player of the match: Priyansh Arya.
- 23 May 2026, Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium: LSG batted first and made 196/6, led by Josh Inglis 72 (44), with Yuzvendra Chahal 2/25 the pick of the PBKS bowlers. PBKS replied with 200/3, Shreyas Iyer 101* (51) top-scoring as Mohammed Shami 2/45 did the damage for LSG. PBKS won by 7 wickets. Player of the match: Shreyas Iyer.
In IPL 2026 the teams met 2 times, with PBKS winning 2. The next chapter comes in IPL 2027, and this page will be updated after every meeting.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head to head record between Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants?
Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants have played 8 IPL matches: PBKS have won 5 and LSG have won 3 (as of the end of IPL 2026).
Who has won more matches, PBKS or LSG?
Punjab Kings have won more, 5 to 3.
What is the highest total in PBKS vs LSG matches?
Lucknow Super Giants made 257/5 on 28 Apr 2023 at PCA Stadium, Mohali, the highest total in this fixture.
Who has scored the most runs in PBKS vs LSG games?
Prabhsimran Singh, with 261 runs in 7 innings.
Who has taken the most wickets in PBKS vs LSG matches?
Arshdeep Singh, with 11 wickets.
Have PBKS and LSG met in the IPL playoffs?
No, every meeting so far has been a league match.