PBKS vs LSG IPL 2026 Match 29 Prediction

Q: Who will win PBKS vs LSG IPL 2026 Match 29?

Punjab Kings are strong favourites to win Match 29. PBKS are the only unbeaten team in IPL 2026 with 4 wins and 1 no-result from 5 matches, while LSG have won just 2 of their 5 games and lost their last two consecutively.

Q: What is the Mullanpur pitch report for PBKS vs LSG?

The Mullanpur pitch is a balanced surface offering assistance to both pacers and spinners. It is slower than most IPL venues. Average first innings score is 160-180. Dew plays a role in evening games making chasing preferable. Toss-winning captains usually opt to bowl first.

Q: What is the head-to-head record between PBKS and LSG?

PBKS and LSG have met 6 times in the IPL with both teams winning 3 games each — a perfectly even head-to-head record. In the last 5 meetings, Punjab have held a 3-2 edge.

📋 Match Overview

Match 29 of Tata IPL 2026 brings the table-topping Punjab Kings — the only unbeaten side in this year's IPL — face to face with a struggling Lucknow Super Giants at their Mullanpur fortress. Punjab's run this season has been nothing short of dominant: four wins from five matches, with their only blemish a rain-washed no-result against KKR. They dismantled five-time champions Mumbai Indians by seven wickets in their last outing, with the bowling clicking and Shreyas Iyer's bat firing yet again.

Lucknow, meanwhile, are having a topsy-turvy campaign. The ₹27 crore man Rishabh Pant — the highest-priced player in IPL history — leads a star-studded but top-heavy batting lineup that has not fired in unison. LSG have lost their last two games, including a five-wicket defeat to RCB, and arrive at Mullanpur with questions around fitness (Pant took a Hazlewood bouncer to the elbow vs RCB) and form. Their top-order openers — Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh — have not made the kind of impact expected so far this season.

This evening clash (7:30 PM IST) at the relatively new Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh is a golden opportunity for Punjab to extend their lead at the top. For LSG, it is a must-win situation to stay relevant in the playoff race.

📊 IPL 2026 Points Table Snapshot

#	Team	P	W	L	NR	Pts	Form
1	🔴 Punjab Kings 🔥 Unbeaten	5	4	0	1	9	WWNWW
2	⬛ Chennai Super Kings	6	4	2	0	8	WLWWL
3	🔴 Rajasthan Royals	5	4	1	0	8	WWWWL
7	🟦 Mumbai Indians	5	1	4	0	2	WLLLL
7	🟦 Lucknow Super Giants	5	2	3	0	4	WLWLL
10	🟣 Kolkata Knight Riders	6	0	5	1	1	LLLNL

⚔️ PBKS vs LSG — Head to Head

PBKS Wins3

LSG Wins3

6

Total Matches

3

PBKS Wins

3

LSG Wins

0

No Results

3–2

PBKS Last 5

2022

Rivalry Started

The PBKS–LSG rivalry is perfectly balanced — 3 wins each in 6 all-time meetings since LSG joined in 2022. However, in the last 5 matches, Punjab hold a 3–2 edge. Both teams are evenly matched on paper historically, but current form dramatically favours Punjab this season.

👥 Predicted Playing XIs

🔴 PBKS XI

1

Prabhsimran Singh

WK

2

Priyansh Arya

BAT

3

Cooper Connolly

ALL

4

Shreyas Iyer

C

5

Shashank Singh

BAT

6

Marcus Stoinis

ALL

7

Marco Jansen

ALL

8

Xavier Bartlett

BOWL

9

Vijaykumar Vyshak

BOWL

10

Arshdeep Singh

BOWL

11

Yuzvendra Chahal

BOWL

⚡ Impact Sub: Nehal Wadhera

🟦 LSG XI

1

Aiden Markram

BAT

2

Mitchell Marsh

ALL

3

Rishabh Pant

C/WK

4

Nicholas Pooran

BAT

5

Abdul Samad

ALL

6

Mukul Choudhary

ALL

7

Prince Yadav

BOWL

8

Digvesh Singh Rathi

BOWL

9

George Linde

ALL

10

Avesh Khan

BOWL

11

Mohammed Shami

BOWL

⚡ Impact Sub: Ayush Badoni / Shabaz Ahmed

⚠ Rishabh Pant fitness note: Pant took a Hazlewood bouncer to his left elbow vs RCB and did not take the field after batting. He must be assessed before the match — if he misses, Matthew Breetzke is expected to step in.

⭐ Key Players to Watch

Punjab Kings

🏏

Shreyas Iyer ©

IPL 2026: 203 runs in 4 innings | SR: 187.96 | 3 consecutive 50+ scores | Leading Punjab's run chases with composure — in the best form of any captain in the tournament

Punjab Kings

🎳

Arshdeep Singh

IPL 2026: Outstanding new ball spell vs MI. Punjab's leader of the attack — left-arm angle and smart variations. Has dismissed Mitchell Marsh 3 times in T20s despite Marsh's high strike rate vs him.

Punjab Kings

🏏

Priyansh Arya

Needs 63 runs for 1,500 T20 runs — blistering opener who sets the tone in the powerplay. Needs 6 fours for 150 T20 boundaries. In-form and dangerous at the top.

Punjab Kings

🏏

Marcus Stoinis

Dream11 best captain pick. The explosive Australian all-rounder contributes with both bat and ball. Can change the match in any phase — powerplay finisher or death overs. Key X-factor.

Lucknow Super Giants

🏏

Rishabh Pant © (if fit)

Needs 4 fours for 500 T20 boundaries & 5 sixes for 250 T20 sixes | IPL 2026: Elbow injury concern from vs RCB. Pant averaging 42 in 3 innings so far. LSG need him to bat long — not just cameos.

Lucknow Super Giants

🎳

Mohammed Shami

Has shown absolutely no signs of ageing this season. The veteran pacer has been LSG's best bowler — dangerous with swing and pace. Mullanpur's conditions should suit him early.

Lucknow Super Giants

🏏

Mukul Choudhary

Surprise hero of LSG's season so far — scored a half-century vs KKR when the top order failed. The young all-rounder has emerged as an unexpected batting saviour for LSG.

Lucknow Super Giants

🏏

Mitchell Marsh

Needs 93 runs for 1,500 IPL runs. LSG's most explosive batting option. Has scored 45 runs off 27 balls vs Arshdeep at SR 166 — but Arshdeep has his number (3 T20 dismissals). Key powerplay battle.

⚡ Key Player Battles

Arshdeep Singh

PBKS · Left-arm pace

VS

Mitchell Marsh

LSG · Aggressive opener

PBKS edge — 3 T20 dismissals

Shreyas Iyer

PBKS · 3 consecutive 50s

VS

Mohammed Shami

LSG · Swing master

Evenly matched

Yuzvendra Chahal

PBKS · Wrist spin

VS

Rishabh Pant

LSG · Sweep king

LSG edge — Pant loves spin

Priyansh Arya

PBKS · Explosive opener

VS

Prince Yadav

LSG · High-pace quick

PBKS edge — Arya in form

🌱 Pitch Report — Mullanpur Stadium

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium

Surface typeBalanced — Slower

Avg 1st innings160–180 runs

Chasing strategyPreferred (Dew + Night)

Pace assistanceGood — early overs

Spin assistanceModerate — mid overs

Toss preferenceBowl first (night dew)

PBKS record here4W, 7L in 11 matches

The Mullanpur stadium is a more balanced surface compared to Eden Gardens or Wankhede — pacers get movement with the new ball, and spinners can find turn and variations in the middle overs. The surface is on the slower side, requiring batters to work harder for their runs. Unlike most IPL venues, a total of 160–175 is competitive here. The evening dew at 7:30 PM makes chasing the preferred option — expect both captains to opt to bowl first at the toss.

🌙 Weather Forecast — New Chandigarh, April 20

🌡️Temperature: 30–33°C

💧Humidity: 55–65%

🌙Conditions: Clear, Mild Evening

🌧️Rain Risk: Very Low

💨Dew Factor: Significant (Night Game)

A clear New Chandigarh evening with comfortable temperatures. The 7:30 PM start means dew will develop during the second innings, making grip difficult for bowlers and benefitting the chasing team's batters. The toss winner will almost certainly choose to field first — a trend consistently observed at this ground in recent seasons.

🧠 Team Analysis — The Two Stories

🔴 PBKS — The Unstoppable Machine

Punjab Kings retained 21 players — the most of any team — after their 2025 final run, building a deeply settled, familiar unit. The openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh set the tone. Shreyas Iyer, with 3 straight 50s, provides the backbone. Marcus Stoinis and Shashank Singh finish powerfully. Their bowling — Arshdeep, Jansen, Vyshak, Bartlett, Chahal — is arguably the most complete attack in the tournament. Home advantage at Mullanpur further tilts the scales.

✅ Advantage: Only unbeaten side. Settled combination. Iyer on fire. Balanced attack. Home crowd.

🟦 LSG — Stars Not Firing Together

LSG look brilliant on paper — Pant (₹27cr), Marsh, Markram, Pooran, Shami — but the batting lineup is top-heavy with no reliable finisher after the release of David Miller. Their openers have underperformed. Pant's elbow injury adds a major uncertainty. Mukul Choudhary has emerged unexpectedly as a saviour but LSG need their marquee names to deliver. Shami is excellent but the rest of the bowling has been inconsistent.

🚨 Problem: Two losses in a row. Top-order failures. Pant injury concern. Visiting high-form PBKS at their home.

🏆 Player Milestones to Watch

🔴 PBKS Milestones

Priyansh Arya — needs 63 runs for 1,500 T20 runs

Priyansh Arya — needs 6 fours for 150 T20 boundaries

Prabhsimran Singh — needs 50 catches for 50 T20 catches

Shreyas Iyer — needs 64 runs for 4,000 IPL runs

Shashank Singh — needs 6 sixes for 50 IPL sixes

🟦 LSG Milestones

Mitchell Marsh — needs 93 runs for 1,500 IPL runs

Rishabh Pant — needs 4 fours for 500 T20 boundaries

Rishabh Pant — needs 5 sixes for 250 T20 sixes

Nicholas Pooran — needs 8 fours for 700 T20 boundaries

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Match Winner

🔴 Punjab Kings

Favs ~1.50–1.65

Only unbeaten side. Home ground. Iyer in 3-50 streak. LSG on 2-loss slide.

Top PBKS Batter

Shreyas Iyer

~3.00–4.00

3 consecutive 50+ scores. 203 runs at SR 188 this season. Captain who delivers in crunch.

Top LSG Batter

Mitchell Marsh

~3.50–4.50

Aggressive opener. Needs 93 for 1,500 IPL runs — motivated milestone. SR 166 vs Arshdeep.

Top Wicket-Taker

Arshdeep Singh

~4.00–5.50

Brilliant new ball spell vs MI last game. Has dismissed Marsh 3 times. Leads Punjab's attack.

Total 1st Innings

Under 175.5 runs

~1.85

Mullanpur is a slower, balanced track. Avg 1st innings 160–180. Bowlers find purchase here.

Player of Match

Shreyas Iyer

~8.00–12.00

In the form of his life. Has personally led run chases multiple times this season. High-value pick.

🎯 365CBTF Final Verdict

PBKS Predicted Score

175–195

Batting first

LSG Predicted Score

155–175

If chasing

🏆 Our Verdict

We back Punjab Kings to win Match 29 and remain the only unbeaten side in IPL 2026. Punjab's combination of settled teamwork, Iyer's purple patch, Arshdeep's bowling form, and the home advantage at Mullanpur makes them the overwhelming favourite. Their 21-player retained squad means nobody needs to adjust — everyone knows their role.

LSG's concerns are real: two consecutive losses, Pant's elbow fitness, top-order underperformance, and the structural gap at No. 6–7 in the lineup. Mohammed Shami can create early damage, and if Marsh and Markram fire at the top, LSG could challenge — but the pressure of this fixture, away from home against the form team, tilts heavily towards PBKS.

WIN PREDICTION: 🔴 PUNJAB KINGS

Confidence: 75%

📺 Where to Watch PBKS vs LSG Live

📱 Live Streaming — India

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📺 TV Broadcast — India

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Star Sports 1 Regional HD

⏰ Match Start Time

7:30 PM IST
Toss: 7:00 PM IST

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❓ PBKS vs LSG — FAQ

Who will win PBKS vs LSG IPL 2026 Match 29?+

Punjab Kings are strong favourites. They are the only unbeaten side in IPL 2026 with 4 wins and 1 no-result from 5 matches, sitting at the top of the table with 9 points. Lucknow Super Giants have lost their last two matches and have only 4 points from 5 games. PBKS are playing at home, Shreyas Iyer has hit 3 consecutive fifties, and their bowling is clicking. Our confidence is 75% in PBKS winning.

What time does PBKS vs LSG Match 29 start?+

PBKS vs LSG IPL 2026 Match 29 starts at 7:30 PM IST on Sunday, April 20, 2026 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh. The toss takes place at 7:00 PM IST. It is an evening match with dew expected in the second innings.

What is the Mullanpur pitch report for PBKS vs LSG?+

The Mullanpur stadium surface is balanced — offering assistance to both pacers early and spinners in the middle overs. It is slower than most IPL venues. Average first innings score is 160–180. Evening dew makes chasing preferable. Both captains are expected to bowl first at the toss. PBKS hold a modest overall record here (4W, 7L in 11 matches).

What is the head-to-head record between PBKS and LSG?+

PBKS and LSG have met exactly 6 times in the IPL, with both teams winning 3 games each — a perfectly balanced rivalry since LSG joined in 2022. In the last 5 meetings however, Punjab hold a 3–2 edge. This will be their 7th encounter.

Is Rishabh Pant fit to play PBKS vs LSG?+

Rishabh Pant took a Hazlewood bouncer to his left elbow during the RCB vs LSG match and did not take the field after his batting innings. He must be assessed before this match. If Pant is ruled out, Matthew Breetzke or Arshin Kulkarni is expected to step in as LSG's wicketkeeper-batter. Check official LSG team announcements before the toss for confirmed fitness status.

Where can I watch PBKS vs LSG IPL 2026 live?+

PBKS vs LSG will be available live on the JioHotstar App and website for streaming in India. TV broadcast on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, and regional Star Sports HD channels across the country.

PBKS vs LSG IPL 2026 Match 29 Prediction

365CBTF Match Prediction

📋 Match Overview

📊 IPL 2026 Points Table Snapshot

⚔️ PBKS vs LSG — Head to Head

👥 Predicted Playing XIs

⭐ Key Players to Watch

⚡ Key Player Battles

🌱 Pitch Report — Mullanpur Stadium

🌙 Weather Forecast — New Chandigarh, April 20

🧠 Team Analysis — The Two Stories

🏆 Player Milestones to Watch

💰 Betting Tips & Market Picks

🎯 365CBTF Final Verdict

📺 Where to Watch PBKS vs LSG Live

❓ PBKS vs LSG — FAQ

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