IPL 2026: LSG vs PBKS Prediction, Match 68- Who Will Win Today?

LSG vs PBKS [Prediction: AFP, AP]

The Lucknow Super Giants will host the Punjab Kings in their respective final match of the league stage of IPL 2026 on Saturday, May 23, at 7:30 PM (IST).

LSG have already been knocked out of the tournament early, but currently find themselves in some good form. They are at the bottom of the table with only 8 points in 13 games and could leave that spot for the first time in a long time if they end the season on a high against PBKS.

On the other hand, PBKS are desperate to get out of the rut and win a match after 6 losses. They are 5th on the table, and a win would give them an outside chance to finish fourth and proceed to the playoffs.

As the two sides face off with varied objectives in Lucknow, we explore what to expect from the match.

LSG vs PBKS current form (last 5 matches)

LSG vs PBKS player battles

Mitchell Marsh vs Arshdeep Singh

Mitchell Marsh has been in red-hot form since his Western Australia teammate Josh Inglis joined him at the top of the batting order. In the last four matches, he has scored two 90s and a hundred and remains a real threat against what has been an expensive bowling lineup.

Arshdeep Singh will be crucial to neutralise Marsh early in the innings, considering Marsh has a powerplay strike rate of 166 against left-arm pacers.

Prabhsimran Singh vs Prince Yadav

Wicketkeeper batter Prabhsimran Singh has been instrumental in PBKS’ success in the early part of IPL 2026. He has scored 441 runs so far and would like to give the team another good start against LSG. He has also been dismissed thrice by the hit-the-deck right-arm pacers in this season’s powerplays, and Prince Yadav is the prime candidate to do the job for LSG.

Shreyas Iyer vs Mayank Yadav

Shreyas Iyer’s form in IPL 2026 has tapered off after a good start. Despite scoring five fifties, he is yet to cross the 400-run mark in the season. He has also shown a visible struggle against back-of-good length deliveries outside off. This is where Mayank Yadav’s quick bowling would come in handy for LSG, and the bowler could finally get his first wicket of the season.

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LSG vs PBKS top performers (current squad members)

Most runs for LSG vs PBKS

Ayush Badoni has scored 210 runs in 7 innings at a strike rate of 152.17 against PBKS.

Most wickets for LSG vs PBKS

Mohsin Khan has picked 6 wickets in 3 innings against PBKS at an economy rate of 8.41 and best bowling figures of 3/24.

Most runs for PBKS vs LSG

Opener and wicketkeeper Prabhsimran Singh has gotten 192 runs in 6 innings against LSG. He has a strike rate of 179.43 with two fifties to his name.

Most wickets for PBKS vs LSG

Arshdeep Singh has scalped 11 wickets in 7 innings against LSG, conceding at 8.8 runs per over. His best bowling figures against the opposition read 3/16.

LSG vs PBKS toss prediction

Lucknow’s Ekana Stadium is not a traditionally high-scoring venue as compared to some other stadiums in the IPL. The pacers will get early help here, but as the match progresses, it will get easier to bat in the LSG vs PBKS game. In IPL 2026, 6 matches have been played here, and two were won batting first, three while chasing, and one ended in a tie.

The toss-winning captain would like to field first in the all-important encounter.

LSG vs PBKS 1st innings score prediction

Powerplay – 58/2

Final score – 176/6

LSG vs PBKS 2nd innings score prediction

Powerplay – 62/1

Final score – 178/4

LSG vs PBKS top players prediction

LSG top players' prediction

Probable best batters

Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh

Probable best bowlers

Mohsin Khan, Prince Yadav

PBKS top players prediction

Probable best batters

Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer

Probable best bowlers

Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal

Who will hit the most sixes in LSG vs PBKS IPL 2026, Match 68?

Prabhsimran Singh

Who will score the most fours in LSG vs PBKS IPL 2026, Match 68?

Josh Inglis

LSG vs PBKS match winner prediction: Who will win IPL 2026, Match 68?

Both LSG and PBKS are coming into the match in contrasting forms in the last few matches. However, it is going to be a high-stakes match for PBKS, and LSG can play spoilsport to end the Kings’ campaign. The conditions and form are more suited to win this, but due to the law of averages, PBKS might pull off a win to stay alive in the tournament for another day.

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