PBKS vs LSG: Pitch & Weather Report Ahead Of First IPL 2025 Match In Dharamsala

Punjab Kings (PBKS) will take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 54 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on May 4 (Sunday). With the playoffs fast approaching, both teams find themselves in a must-win scenario with little room for error.

PBKS are heading into this crucial clash with momentum on their side, having secured a thrilling four-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk. Led by Shreyas Iyer, Punjab currently occupy the No. 4 spot on the points table with six wins and three losses from 10 matches, with one fixture abandoned due to rain.

LSG, on the other hand, faced back-to-back defeats against Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians. The week-long break after their last game may have given Rishabh Pant’s side the time needed to regroup as they look to bounce back against Punjab. Lucknow are placed sixth, with five wins and five losses from 10 games.

As for the venue, Dharamsala hosted two matches in IPL 2024 and has been allotted three fixtures this season. With PBKS having played just four home games in Mullanpur, they'll be keen to build momentum at what is considered their second home ground.

Here’s a look at the pitch and weather report for the PBKS vs LSG IPL 2025 match in Dharamsala.

PBKS vs LSG, Dharamsala Pitch Report

The pitch in Dharamsala typically offers good conditions for batting, though early swing with the new ball can test batters. Of the last four IPL matches played here, teams batting first have emerged victorious in three. Notably, RCB piled up a massive 241 at this venue last season, with Virat Kohli scoring a brilliant 92. In contrast, CSK successfully defended a modest total of 167 in another game.

Dharamsala Pitch Stats – IPL (2023 & 2024)

- Matches Played: 4
- Wins batting first: 3
- Wins bowling first: 1

PBKS vs LSG, Dharamsala Weather Report

According to AccuWeather, the weather in Dharamsala is expected to remain cloudy throughout the PBKS vs LSG encounter. At the scheduled start time of 7:30 PM IST, there's only a 3% chance of rain, though the cloud cover is likely to be at 100%. Similar conditions are expected to persist until 11:00 PM IST, with temperatures around 21°C and cloud cover staying between 99% and 100%.

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