LSG vs PBKS Live Cricket Score: IPL 2026, Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings Full Scorecard, PBKS Opt To Bowl

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Lucknow Super Gants vs Punjab Kings Live Cricket Score: Lucknow Super Giants will lock horns with Punjab Kings in Match 68 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Saturday, May 23 and promises to be an exciting encounter. LSG will be looking to end a disappointing campaign on a high while PBKS are fighting to keep their playoff hopes alive in what promises to be a high-pressure encounter. Stay tuned for LSG vs PBKS live score, LSG vs PBKS live match updates, key moments, and real-time coverage from this blockbuster LSG vs PBKS encounter here on NewsX.

LSG looking to avoid bottom spot

Lucknow Super Giants have had a forgettable season so far and are languishing at the bottom of the points table with a mere eight points from 13 matches. Their campaign has been a lot of inconsistency with bat and ball. LSG come into the encounter following a thumping seven-wicket defeat at the hands of Rajasthan Royals where they failed to defend a massive total of 221. The hosts have nothing to play for other than pride and will be hoping to end their season on a high with a morale-boosting victory in front of their home crowd.

PBKS Fighting To Keep Going

Punjab Kings are in a massive slump in form at the worst possible time. Last season’s finalists have lost six in a row and are in must-win territory. Despite the bad run, PBKS still sit fifth in the standings with 13 points and can remain in playoff contention with a win in Lucknow. Pressure will be on but PBKS will hope their experienced players come to the fore in a crunch match.

Pitch Report

Ekana Stadium has had one of the most even surfaces in IPL 2026. Unlike several high-scoring venues this season, the Lucknow pitch has been such that it has involved both the batters and the bowlers. Only twice this year have scores over 200 been posted at the venue hinting at another competitive contest where smart batting and disciplined bowling could prove decisive.

Live Updates

19:35 (IST) 23 May 2026

LSG vs PBKS Live Score: LSG 16/0 After 1 Over

Punjab Kings won the toss and elected to bowl first against Lucknow Super Giants in Match 68 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. Josh Inglis and Arshin Kulkarni walked out to open the innings, while Arshdeep Singh took the new ball for PBKS.

The over began in explosive fashion as Inglis got off the mark with a crisp boundary through sweeper cover off the very first delivery. Arshdeep then tightened his lines briefly, beating the batter with a hint of movement and denying him scoring opportunities on the next two balls. However, Inglis quickly shifted gears and put the pacer under immense pressure. A short ball was swivel-pulled to the backward square leg fence before the Australian batter smashed consecutive boundaries down the ground to finish the over in style.

Arshdeep’s opening over leaked 16 runs as Inglis raced to 16 off just six deliveries, giving LSG the perfect start after being asked to bat first.

19:30 (IST) 23 May 2026

LSG vs PBKS Live Update: About Time!

We are just moments away from the match! Stay tuned to NewsX as we bring you the live coverage of the IPL 2026 match all the way from Lucknow!

19:22 (IST) 23 May 2026

LSG vs PBKS Live Cricket Score: Arjun Tendulkar Is BACK!

Changes for today’s game! Arjun Tendulkar gets an IPL game finally after a gap of 2 years.

19:18 (IST) 23 May 2026

Lucknow super giants vs Punjab kings Live update: Impact Subs

Punjab Kings Impact Subs: Harpreet Brar, Marcus Stoinis, Xavier Bartlett, Vishnu Vinod, Praveen Dubey, Lucknow Super Giants Imact Subs: Shahbaz Ahmed, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Manimaran Siddharth, Himmat Singh, Akash Maharaj Singh

19:11 (IST) 23 May 2026

LSG vs PBKS Live Update: Rishabh Pant At The Toss!

Rishabh Pant Speaks– We would have bowled first as well. This wicket is good for cricket regardless of bowling or batting. This is one of the better batting wicket, it could be a high scoring match. Two changes – Arjun and Arshin Kulkarni are in. It’s been a tough season, but at the same time, there has been a lot of learning, both for the team and personally. II’d say sorry for the fans, they have come from all over UP. It’s been tough going for us, but we’ll give our 100% today.

19:08 (IST) 23 May 2026

LSG vs PBKS Live Score: Shreyas Iyer At The Toss!

Shreyas Iyer Speaks– We’re going to bowl first. We’ve got two changes, Marco (Jansen) and Vyshak (Vijaykumar) come in. It is suddenly exciting (on being in a do-or-die situation). It’s like a do or die game for us. I would say rather do. So it’s looking forward to the challenge. Never been in this situation before, as in the league table. But the boys are super excited. They’re eagerly waiting to see how it turns out at the end of the day.

19:08 (IST) 23 May 2026

LSG vs PBKS Live Cricket Score: LSG Playing XI

Lucknow Super Giants (Playing XI): Josh Inglis, Arshin Kulkarni, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Abdul Samad, Mukul Choudhary, Arjun Tendulkar, Mohammed Shami, Prince Yadav, Mohsin Khan

19:07 (IST) 23 May 2026

Lucknow super giants vs Punjab kings Live update: PBKS XI

Punjab Kings (Playing XI): Prabhsimran Singh(w), Priyansh Arya, Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer(c), Suryansh Shedge, Shashank Singh, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal

19:04 (IST) 23 May 2026

LSG vs PBKS live cricket updates: Toss Update!

PBKS have won the toss and opted to bowl first!

18:49 (IST) 23 May 2026

Lucknow super giants vs Punjab kings Live: Pitch Report

The Ekana Stadium in Lucknow has produced some of the most balanced pitches in IPL 2026. Unlike many venues that have witnessed run-fests this season, the surface here has offered assistance to both batters and bowlers alike. Totals crossing the 200-run mark have been recorded only twice at the ground this year, indicating that another closely-fought contest could be on the cards where sensible batting and disciplined bowling may play a crucial role.

18:45 (IST) 23 May 2026

LSG vs PBKS Live Update: Punjab Kings Preview

Punjab Kings have hit a rough patch at the most crucial stage of the tournament. The runners-up from last season are currently on a six-match losing streak and now face a must-win situation to keep their playoff hopes alive. Even after their poor run, PBKS remain fifth on the points table with 13 points and can still stay in contention with a victory against Lucknow. With pressure mounting, the team will rely heavily on its senior players to deliver in this high-stakes encounter.

18:43 (IST) 23 May 2026

LSG vs PBKS Live Score: Lucknow Super Giants Preview

Lucknow Super Giants have endured a disappointing IPL 2026 campaign and currently sit at the bottom of the points table with just eight points from 13 matches. The side has struggled to find consistency in both batting and bowling throughout the season. LSG head into this clash after suffering a heavy seven-wicket loss to Rajasthan Royals despite posting a daunting total of 221. With their playoff hopes already over, the hosts will now aim to finish their season positively and give their fans something to cheer about with a strong performance at home.

18:38 (IST) 23 May 2026

LSG vs PBKS Live Cricket Score: Hello and Welcome!

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the IPL 2026 match between LSG and PPBKS all the way from Lucknow!