Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants Prediction & Preview – IPL 2026 (19 Apr)
Match summary
Preview of Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants at Mullanpur in IPL 2026: likely XIs, balanced-pitch notes, weather and expected first-innings scores.
Match details
| Match | Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants, 29th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Date | 19 Apr 2026 |
| Start time | 2:00 pm GMT / 7:30 pm local |
| Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | Punjab Kings |
| Toss pick | Punjab Kings |
Matches in this series
Match preview
Punjab Kings welcome Lucknow Super Giants for the 29th match of IPL 2026 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur. It is a Sunday evening game, starting at 7:30 pm local time.
Punjab’s likely XI is led by Shreyas Iyer and has Prabhsimran Singh at the top, with Cooper Connolly, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh and Marcus Stoinis in the middle order. Marco Jansen and Xavier Bartlett provide pace and all-round support alongside Arshdeep Singh and Vijaykumar Vyshak, while Yuzvendra Chahal leads the spin department.
Lucknow, captained by Rishabh Pant, have a strong list of batters in Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni and Abdul Samad. Mukul Choudhary is named as wicketkeeper, and the bowling is led by Mohammed Shami, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Singh Rathi and Prince Yadav.
The ground is known for a balanced pitch that can move early and slow later, so teams need to adapt quickly. Swing under lights could help the new-ball bowlers, while the dew expected later may favour the chasing side. Our preview picks Punjab Kings.
The surface at Mullanpur offers a fairly even contest. Fast bowlers can extract some movement and bounce early, which may trouble batters until they settle. The pitch can play slightly two-paced, making timing harder in the middle overs, and as it slows, spinners and bowlers with variations become more effective. It is not usually a very high-scoring ground: 160–180 is considered competitive.
A warm, clear evening is expected at the 7:30 pm local start, with temperatures around 28–30°C and humidity near 50–60%. Rain is very unlikely and a gentle breeze may be present. Dew could develop in the second innings and make bowling and fielding harder.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 170–185 | – |
| Second innings | 165–180 | – |
Punjab Kings
Playing at home on a surface that rewards adaptability, Punjab Kings are our pick, with a strong pace and spin attack led by Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal.
Toss pick: Punjab Kings
FAQ
Where is Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants played?
The 29th match of IPL 2026 is at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, on 19 April.
Which side might prefer to bowl first?
Dew may arrive in the second innings, so captains could lean towards bowling first and chasing under lights.
What is a par score at Mullanpur?
Around 175 looks competitive. The outfield is not as fast as at some venues, so timing matters more than raw power.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Punjab Kings
- Prabhsimran Singh
- Shreyas Iyer
- Cooper Connolly
- Nehal Wadhera
- Shashank Singh
- Marcus Stoinis
- Marco Jansen
- Xavier Bartlett
- Vijaykumar Vyshak
- Arshdeep Singh
- Yuzvendra Chahal
Lucknow Super Giants
- Aiden Markram
- Mitchell Marsh
- Rishabh Pant
- Nicholas Pooran
- Ayush Badoni
- Abdul Samad
- Mukul Choudhary
- Mohammed Shami
- Avesh Khan
- Digvesh Singh Rathi
- Prince Yadav