Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium, New Chandigarh, Pitch Report, Weather Report For PBKS vs LSG, Match 29, IPL 2026

PBKS vs LSG weather report, Mullanpur [Source: AFP]

The Punjab Kings will face the Lucknow Super Giants at the New Chandigarh Stadium on April 19 in the evening clash of the double-header at 7:30 PM (IST).

The Shreyas Iyer-led outfit is flying high in IPL 2026 after they won their fourth match of the season at the Wankhede Stadium to go top of the table with five matches played. One of their away trips had also ended without a result, which makes them the only remaining team in the tournament who haven’t lost any match yet.

On the other hand, LSG are placed 7th on the table with two wins and three losses in their five matches. They have four points to their name, and a win could take them as high as number 5 on the table. As they look to collect another two points in an away game, we explore the playing conditions at the venue in New Chandigarh on Sunday night.

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium, New Chandigarh, Pitch Report for PBKS vs LSG-  Match 29, IPL 2026

(Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium IPL stats)

The New Chandigarh stadium is a relatively new IPL venue, which was introduced in IPL 2024. Ahead of IPL2026 fixture between PBKS and LSG, there have been 13 matches played, where 6 have been won batting first, while 7 teams have chased targets successfully.

65.25 per cent of the wickets have been picked by the pacers, while 33.53 have been picked by spinners, showing that there is a bit more assistance to the pacers from the wicket. It is not a very high or low scoring venue, where both batters and bowlers will have their say in phases, but it is preferred that teams chase targets here.

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New Chandigarh Weather Report for PBKS vs LSG- Match 29, IPL 2026

(New Chandigarh weather report for PBKS vs LSG)

According to Accuweather, the evening temperature on the match day is going to be 25°, which is a lot pleasant than what is the case around the country at this time of the year. The wind will move SW 15 km/hr with 85% cloud cover, suggesting some help for the pacers in slightly overcast conditions. There is no chance of rain forecasted on the night.

Conclusion

The New Chandigarh Stadium hasn't been too kind to the Punjab Kings, who have five wins but 7 losses in 12 matches played ahead of the IPL 2026 game against the Super Giants. It is a venue, which will provide fair bit of help to the seamers bowling with the new ball.

Considering slightly overcast conditions, bowlers like Arshdeep Singh and Mohammed Shami will enjoy these conditions with the new ball, especially with their recent form. With their respective forms, it can be expected that PBKS clinch the game and stay at the top of the table, while Sanjiv Goenka's LSG will need to stay in the lower half.

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