Punjab Kings (PBKS) are our predicted winners for IPL 2026 Match 29 against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh. The 7:30 PM IST evening clash favors the hosts, who sit atop the IPL 2026 points table with 4 wins from 5 matches.
Shreyas Iyer’s men are unbeaten this season, and with home advantage and a red-hot batting order, PBKS hold the edge over a struggling LSG side that has lost 3 of their last 5 games.
IPL 2026 Match 29 PBKS vs LSG Match Info
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Match 29, IPL 2026 (TATA IPL) |
| Teams | Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants |
| Date | Sunday, April 19, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh |
| Live Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
| PBKS Captain | Shreyas Iyer |
| LSG Captain | Rishabh Pant |
| PBKS Coach | Ricky Ponting |
| LSG Coach | Justin Langer |
IPL 2026 Match 29 Odds for PBKS vs LSG
The odds paint a clear picture. PBKS are the favorites at home.
Punjab’s unbeaten run in the IPL 2026 Season has pushed their win odds below 1.80 across most platforms. LSG, after back-to-back losses against the Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, are priced as underdogs in the 2.10-2.25 range.
The toss market is close to even, as expected for an evening game where both captains will want to chase under dew.
| Platform | PBKS Win | LSG Win | Toss (PBKS) | Toss (LSG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.72 | 2.15 | 1.90 | 1.85 |
| Stake | 1.75 | 2.10 | 1.85 | 1.90 |
| 4RABET | 1.78 | 2.20 | 1.85 | 1.85 |
| BetVibe | 1.74 | 2.18 | 1.90 | 1.90 |
IPL 2026 Match 29 Toss Prediction for PBKS vs LSG
At Mullanpur, the toss decision for an evening game is practically pre-written.
The captain who wins the toss will opt to bowl first. In the last 4 IPL matches played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium during IPL 2026, chasing teams have had a noticeable advantage.
Dew begins to form from around the 14th-15th over of the second innings, making the ball slippery and harder for bowlers to grip.
Shreyas Iyer has won the toss in every home game this season and has chosen to field each time. Rishabh Pant would do the same if he calls correctly.
Toss Prediction: The toss winner will choose to field first.
PBKS Predicted Playing XI for IPL 2026 Match 29
PBKS enter this match with four wins from five games (one no result due to rain against KKR). They are the only unbeaten team in IPL 2026 and sit at the top of the IPL 2026 points table with 9 points and a net run rate of +1.067.
Shreyas Iyer has scored 336 runs in 10 IPL 2026 innings at a strike rate of 173.19. Prabhsimran Singh has been brutal in the powerplay, with 243 runs at a strike rate of 144.64 this season.
Predicted XI:
| Rank | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prabhsimran Singh (wk) | WK-Batter (Opener) |
| 2 | Priyansh Arya | Batter (Opener) |
| 3 | Shreyas Iyer (c) | Batter |
| 4 | Cooper Connolly | All-rounder |
| 5 | Shashank Singh | Batter |
| 6 | Marcus Stoinis | All-rounder |
| 7 | Marco Jansen | All-rounder |
| 8 | Xavier Bartlett | Bowler |
| 9 | Vijaykumar Vyshak | Bowler |
| 10 | Arshdeep Singh | Bowler |
| 11 | Yuzvendra Chahal | Bowler |
| 12 (Impact) | Nehal Wadhera / Harpreet Brar | Batter / All-rounder |
Key Squad Notes
- Arshdeep Singh took 3/22 against the Mumbai Indians in PBKS’ most recent win on April 16 and has been the team’s death-over enforcer. He was retained for INR 18 crore, the joint-highest in the PBKS squad alongside Yuzvendra Chahal.
- Yuzvendra Chahal entered IPL 2026 as the first bowler to cross 200 IPL wickets. He is PBKS’ primary spin threat and will be key in the middle overs.
- Cooper Connolly, the young Australian all-rounder, replaced Nehal Wadhera in the XI from Match 17 against SRH and has held his spot since.
- Lockie Ferguson remains unavailable due to a pre-season injury concern, which is why Xavier Bartlett has taken the third seamer’s role.
LSG Predicted Playing XI for IPL 2026 Match 29
LSG is in a tough spot. They sit 7th on the IPL 2026 points table with just 2 wins from 5 matches and a net run rate of -0.804.
Their most recent outing was a 5-wicket loss to RCB on April 15, where they were bowled out for just 146 at Chinnaswamy.
Predicted XI:
| Rank | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mitchell Marsh | Batter (Opener) |
| 2 | Aiden Markram | Batter (Opener) |
| 3 | Rishabh Pant (c/wk) | WK-Batter |
| 4 | Nicholas Pooran | WK-Batter |
| 5 | Ayush Badoni | Batter |
| 6 | Abdul Samad | Batter |
| 7 | Mukul Choudhary | All-rounder |
| 8 | Mohammed Shami | Bowler |
| 9 | Avesh Khan | Bowler |
| 10 | Digvesh Singh Rathi | Bowler |
| 11 | Prince Yadav | Bowler |
| 12 (Impact) | Mayank Yadav / George Linde | Bowler / All-rounder |
Key Injury/Availability Updates
- Rishabh Pant was hit on the elbow by a Josh Hazlewood delivery in the RCB match on April 15 and retired hurt. He returned to bat later with heavy strapping but was dismissed cheaply. His fitness for this match is a genuine concern.
- Wanindu Hasaranga was ruled out of the entire IPL 2026 season due to injury. George Linde has replaced him in the squad.
- Mayank Yadav, the express pacer, has been building his workload and is reportedly now match-ready. He could feature as an impact player.
- Nicholas Pooran has had a horrendous IPL 2026: just 41 runs in 4 innings at an average of 10.25 and a strike rate of 85.41. In IPL 2025, he smashed 40 sixes with a strike rate of 196.25. The drop-off has been dramatic.
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report IPL 2026
The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh (Mullanpur) is PBKS’ home fortress, inaugurated in 2021 and serving as their primary IPL venue since 2024.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Stadium | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh |
| Capacity | 38,000 |
| Pitch Type | Balanced, pace-friendly early, slows down later |
| Average 1st Innings Score (IPL) | 170-180 |
| Matches Played (IPL, all seasons) | 13 |
| Boundary Size | Standard; wider than Chinnaswamy |
| Best Strategy | Chase in evening games (dew factor) |
What to expect from the surface on April 19:
- Good carry and bounce for pacers in the first 6 overs. The pitch offers early seam movement, making the new-ball phase critical. Arshdeep Singh and Marco Jansen will look to exploit this.
- The surface tends to slow down as the match progresses. This is not Chinnaswamy. Stroke-making gets harder in the middle overs, which is exactly why Yuzvendra Chahal’s leg-spin becomes so valuable here.
- Dew is a significant factor in evening matches. From around the 14th-15th over of the second innings, the ball gets slippery. Chasing sides benefit from this.
- Expected score range: 170-195 per innings. Anything above 190 batting first will be a very competitive total.
- PBKS recently chased down 220 against SRH at this ground in Match 17, finishing on 223/4 in 18.5 overs. So when the batting clicks, runs flow here.
New Chandigarh Weather Report, April 19, 2026
No rain worries. The forecast looks clean and warm for an uninterrupted evening of cricket.
| Weather Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Condition | Partly sunny, clear evening expected |
| Temperature | 32°C – 37°C (daytime), 27°C – 29°C by match time |
| Humidity | Moderate (~50-60%) |
| Wind Speed | Light winds, 10-15 km/h |
| Cloud Cover | Minimal cloud during match hours |
| Dew Factor | Moderate to high from ~14th-15th over of the 2nd innings |
| Rain Probability | 10% or less during match hours (7:30 PM – 10:45 PM IST) |
| Match Interruption Risk | Very Low. Full 40-over contest almost certain |
PBKS vs LSG Head-to-Head Last 5 Matches
PBKS and LSG have had competitive clashes in recent meetings, with both teams securing important wins. Their last five encounters have been closely contested and entertaining.
Overall Head-to-Head (IPL History):
| Matches Played | PBKS Wins | LSG Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
It’s dead level. Three wins apiece in six meetings since LSG joined the IPL in 2022. But the recent momentum is with PBKS, who have won the last two encounters.
Last 5 Matches:
| Match | Date | Winner | Margin | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL 2025 (M54) | May 4, 2025 | PBKS | 37 runs | Dharamsala |
| IPL 2025 (M13) | Apr 1, 2025 | PBKS | 8 wickets | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow |
| IPL 2024 (M11) | Mar 30, 2024 | LSG | 21 runs | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow |
| IPL 2023 | Apr 28, 2023 | LSG | 56 runs | IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali |
| IPL 2023 | Apr 15, 2023 | PBKS | 2 wickets | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow |
Key Rivalry Stats
- Nicholas Pooran leads the batting chart in this fixture with 131 runs across 6 matches.
- Arshdeep Singh has 7 wickets in PBKS vs LSG matches, making him one of the most impactful bowlers in this rivalry.
- LSG’s highest-ever score against PBKS is 257/5, set at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali during IPL 2023. So yes, they know how to go big against this bowling attack.
- This is the first-ever PBKS vs LSG match at New Chandigarh. Previous meetings were at Pune, Lucknow, Mohali, and Dharamsala.
Our Prediction: Punjab Kings Have Better Chances to Win Against Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026 Match 29
Bottom line up front: PBKS win, chasing a target in the 170-185 range.
Here is why this leans heavily towards Punjab.
Why PBKS Will Win
PBKS are the form team of IPL 2026. Four wins, zero losses, sitting on top of the table with a +1.067 NRR. Under Ricky Ponting’s coaching and Shreyas Iyer’s captaincy, this side plays with purpose and clarity.
The batting depth is remarkable. If Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya give them a fast start, Iyer can control the chase. If the top order fails, Stoinis and Shashank Singh provide a genuine second wave.
Against MI, PBKS chased 196 in just 16.3 overs with 7 wickets in hand. That is not normal. That is a team in terrifying form.
The bowling is built for Mullanpur. Arshdeep’s left-arm swing, Jansen’s bounce, and Bartlett’s accuracy form one of the best pace trios in IPL 2026. Add Chahal’s 200+ IPL wickets, and this is a four-pronged attack that covers all phases.
Why LSG Could Win
Talent isn’t the problem for LSG. Consistency is. When Mitchell Marsh fires at the top (he has 403 runs this IPL season at a strike rate of 155.00), LSG look unstoppable. Pant at his aggressive best, can single-handedly win games.
Mohammed Shami, with the new ball, could trouble PBKS’ openers. His seam position and ability to move the ball both ways at pace are a serious test for even an in-form Prabhsimran.
If Mayank Yadav bowls, his raw pace (150+ km/h consistently) could unsettle any batting lineup on this bouncy Mullanpur surface.
Final Verdict
PBKS win this one. The home advantage is real. The form advantage is decisive. LSG’s batting inconsistency, Pant’s fitness concern, and Pooran’s lean patch make them vulnerable against a PBKS attack firing on all cylinders.
Punjab have already proven they can chase 220 at this ground this season. Unless LSG produces something truly special, the Kings should add another win to their unbeaten run.
This prediction is based on publicly available squad data, injury reports, venue stats, and historical records as of April 18, 2026. Official playing XIs will be confirmed at the toss.
