The 29th match of the Indian Premier League 2026 brings the spotlight back to New Chandigarh, where Punjab Kings are set to host Lucknow Super Giants in a highly crucial match on Sunday. Punjab Kings have been one of the standout teams this season, carrying remarkable consistency whether on the road or at home. They have carried the same intensity and confidence, converting into a flawless run so far. This will be their third outing at their home ground in Mullanpur, where they will look to extend their unbeaten run and strengthen their position at the top of the table.
Lucknow Super Giants, on the other hand, have experienced a more turbulent campaign. Their season began on a disappointing note with an early defeat, but they quickly regained momentum with two impressive victories. However, their progress was halted by back-to-back losses. The inconsistency has been a major issue with them that has crippled their ability to sustain performance across matches. Meanwhile, this upcoming clash presents a crucial opportunity for them to reset their campaign.
Head-to-head
Matches - 6
PBKS won - 3
LSG won - 3
PBKS probable XII: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Harpreet Brar/Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
LSG probable XII: Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant (c&wk), Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Himmat Singh, Mukul Choudhary, George Linde/Mayank Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Rathi