Published on: May 22, 2026 7:34 pm IST | Updated on: May 20, 2026 12:53 pm IST
The Lucknow Super Giants will be playing their final game of yet another disappointing season under the leadership of the highest-paid player in IPL history, Rishabh Pant. They will be hosting last season’s runners up, Punjab Kings, who have had a torrid time in recent games, losing 6 in a row. The Super Giants are already eliminated from the playoff race, whereas the Punjab Kings need to win this game to stand a chance of making it to the top 4. A loss here will be the end of the season for the last season’s runners-up. In this post, we have compiled free expert tips for the 68th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026), LSG vs PBKS, at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow.
The Lucknow Super Giants have nothing to lose, but for the Punjab Kings, it’s their tournament at stake. Yes, they have lost 6 games in a row, but this is the time to turn things around. A win here will give them 15 points, and they will then have to hope for the Rajasthan Royals to lose their final league game against the 5-time champions, the Mumbai Indians. For now, the win probability meter should lean in favor of the Punjab Kings, who are desperate for a win. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the 68th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026), LSG vs PBKS, at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow.
PBKS: 54% win chance LSG: 46% win chance
The Aussie T20 skipper has been in the form of his life. He peaked in the final stages of the last season when LSG was out of playoff contention, and this year as well he is peaking when the team is out of the playoff race. Marsh stands second on the Orange Cap list with 563 runs from 13 innings.
The Aussie wicket-keeper batter has scored 194 runs so far from just 4 innings this season. He has been in brilliant form at the top and has scored 2 fifties already, striking at a rate of 195.95.
Punjab's batting has hit rock bottom in recent times, but Prabhsimran finds ways with his weird stroke play to score runs. The Punjab opener has scored 441 runs so far this season from 12 innings with 5 fifties.
Surprisingly, an IPL debutant has emerged as the highest run-getter for PBKS so far this season. Cooper has amassed 473 runs from 12 innings with 2 fifties and a ton and has been striking at a rate of
Check out our prediction for the LSG vs PBKS Indian Premier League 2026 match 68.
The Lucknow Super Giants are set to play their final game of the Tata IPL 2026, hoping to salvage pride from what has been another disappointing campaign. With just four wins from 13 matches, the side languishes at the bottom of the points table, having managed only two victories in their last five outings.
Led by Rishabh Pant, the highest‑paid player in IPL history, LSG have struggled to find rhythm across departments. Their batting has lacked consistency, while the bowling unit has failed to deliver breakthroughs at crucial moments. This inconsistency has left them with little chance of playoff qualification, making this fixture a matter of pride rather than progression.
Their opponents, the Punjab Kings, have endured a torrid run themselves, losing six consecutive matches. Despite being last season’s runners‑up, PBKS have faltered badly in 2026, giving LSG a golden opportunity to end on a high.
For the Super Giants, a win here won’t change their fate but will provide a morale boost and a chance to finish on a positive note, offering fans something to cheer at the end of a forgettable season.
The Punjab Kings head into their final league clash of the Tata IPL 2026 with everything on the line. Having endured a miserable run of six consecutive losses, their playoff hopes now hinge on this must‑win encounter against the Lucknow Super Giants. A victory here would take them to 15 points, but their fate will still depend on the Rajasthan Royals losing their last game against the five‑time champions, Mumbai Indians.
Despite their struggles, Punjab can draw confidence from their record at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, where they have won two of three matches played. Head‑to‑head, PBKS have also enjoyed recent dominance over LSG, winning three of the last five meetings, including three consecutive victories.
For skipper Shreyas Iyer and his men, this is the ultimate test of resilience. The Kings must put aside their poor run and summon one final spirited performance to keep their campaign alive. With their backs against the wall, Punjab will look to deliver a fitting “last dance” and keep their playoff dream flickering. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 7 PBKS won: 4 LSG won: 3 No Result: 1
The Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings have locked horns 7 times in the past. Punjab has had the slight upper hand over Lucknow, as they have won 4 games, whereas Lucknow has won 3.
How will the two teams, i.e., the Punjab Kings and the Lucknow Super Giants, fare in the 68th match of IPL 2026? Let’s take a look.
Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (C), Suryansh Shedge, Shashank Singh, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal IMPACT SUB: Lockie Ferguson
Mitchell Marsh, Josh Inglis, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (C/WK), Abdul Samad, Mukul Choudhary/Ayush Badoni, Shahbaz Ahmed, Mohsin Khan, Mayank Yadav/Mohammad Shami, Akash Maharaj Singh/Arjun Tendulkar, Prince Yadav IMPACT SUB: Digvesh Rathi
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 68th match of the Indian Premier League 2026 between Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow.
With the Ekana pitch offering grip and favoring spinners, the team winning the toss is expected to bat first. Setting a total around 160–170 could be decisive, as chasing under lights becomes tricky with spin in play and the surface slowing down in the second innings.
The online live streaming of the 68th IPL 2026 match between the Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings will take place live on the JioHotstar App. TV viewers can watch the match live on the Star Sports 1, 2, and 3 HD and non-HD channels.
The Lucknow Super Giants, languishing at the bottom, have nothing to lose. On the other hand, this is a must-win game for the Punjab Kings after six losses in a row. They need to win this encounter to stand a chance of making it to the playoffs, and they should give their best in this game. Therefore, as per our prediction, the Punjab Kings are expected to win IPL 2026 Match 68, LSG vs PBKS.
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