By Chirag - May 04, 2025 02:31 PM
On Sunday, May 4, Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will square off in what should be an exciting IPL 2025 match at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala. PBKS, currently sitting fifth on the points table with six wins from 10 games and 13 points, will be eyeing a top-four spot with a win. Their recent four-wicket triumph over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has given them much-needed momentum at this crucial stage of the tournament.
On the other hand, LSG come into this match under pressure after consecutive defeats, including a heavy 54-run loss to Mumbai Indians (MI). With five wins and five losses so far, Lucknow sits at 10 points, knowing that another defeat could dent their playoff hopes.
As both teams gear up for this pivotal clash, the spotlight will be on the bowlers who can make the difference. Here are three players who could emerge as the top wicket-takers in today’s game:
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Mayank Yadav made a significant comeback during LSG's last match against MI. The young pacer claimed two prized scalps — Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya — though he ended up conceding 40 runs in his four-over spell. While his economy could improve, picking up key wickets will certainly boost his confidence ahead of the match against PBKS.
With the game being played at Dharamsala, where conditions tend to aid pacers, LSG will be counting on Mayank to lead their pace battery effectively. His raw pace and ability to strike in the middle overs could be crucial against Punjab’s in-form batting unit.
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Arshdeep Singh has been a cornerstone of Punjab’s bowling attack this season. With 13 wickets in 10 matches at an impressive average of 21.15 and an economy rate of 8.50, he shares the top spot as PBKS’s leading wicket-taker.
In the win over CSK, Arshdeep was once again among the wickets, dismissing Shaik Rasheed and the dangerous Shivam Dube while returning tidy figures of 2/25 from 3.2 overs. Against a hard-hitting LSG line-up featuring Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, and Nicholas Pooran, Arshdeep’s role in the powerplay will be pivotal. Early breakthroughs could tilt the game in Punjab’s favor, and the left-arm seamer will look to deliver yet again.
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Veteran spinner Yuzvendra Chahal enters this clash riding high on form and confidence. In PBKS's last game against CSK, Chahal was simply sensational, grabbing 4 wickets for 32 runs in just three overs, including a remarkable hat-trick — his second in IPL history.
Chahal has settled into his stride after a slow start to the season, regularly scoring in recent games. With 13 wickets in 10 games at an average of 21.07, he has been a vital cog in Punjab’s bowling unit. His ability to pick up wickets in the middle overs will once again be key as PBKS aim to break into the top four and keep their playoff hopes alive.
Both teams will be looking to their bowlers to step up in this high-stakes game. With playoff qualification on the line, expect these three bowlers — Yadav, Arshdeep, and Chahal — to play defining roles in today’s contest.
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