LSG Vs PBKS, IPL 2026: See Best Photos From Indian Premier League Match 68 At Lucknow's Ekana Stadium
Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings meet in match 68 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Ekana Stadium with very different motivations heading into the contest. Punjab Kings, led by Shreyas Iyer, are fighting to keep their playoff hopes alive after six straight defeats, making this a virtual must-win encounter for the visitors. LSG, meanwhile, are already out of contention but will look to end a disappointing campaign on a positive note in front of their home crowd. Rishabh Pant admitted it has been a difficult season for Lucknow and even apologized to fans for the team’s struggles, while also confirming the inclusion of Arjun Tendulkar and Arshin Kulkarni. PBKS have brought back Marco Jansen and Vijaykumar Vyshak as they chase a crucial victory on a batting-friendly Ekana surface expected to produce plenty of runs tonight.
Punjab Kings' captain Shreyas Iyer warms-up before an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. | Photo: PTI/Atul Yadav
Punjab Kings' Marcus Stoinis, left, and Nehal Wadhera warm-up before an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. | Photo: PTI/Atul Yadav
LuLucknow Super Giants' head coach Justin Langer, left, interacts with Avesh Khan, centre, and Yash Thakur during warm-up before an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. | Photo: PTI/Atul Yadav
Lucknow Super Giants' captain Rishabh Pant, left, and Punjab Kings' captain Shreyas Iyer during the toss before an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. | Photo: PTI/Atul Yadav
Punjab Kings' Azmatullah Omarzai, right, celebrates with teammates the wicket of Lucknow Super Giants' Arshin Kulkarni during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings, in Lucknow. | Photo: AP
Lucknow Super Giants' Nicholas Pooran plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings, in Lucknow. | Photo: AP
Lucknow Super Giants' Nicholas Pooran bowled out by Punjab Kings' Marco Jansen during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings, in Lucknow. | Photo: AP
Punjab Kings' Marco Jansen, right, celebrates with teammates the wicket of Lucknow Super Giants' Nicholas Pooran during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings, in Lucknow. | Photo: AP
Lucknow Super Giants' Josh Inglis plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings, in Lucknow. | Photo: AP
Punjab Kings' Prabhsimran Singh appeals successfully for the wicket of Lucknow Super Giants' Ayush Badoni, left, during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings, in Lucknow. | Photo: AP
Lucknow Super Giants' captain Rishabh Pant completes a run during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings, in Lucknow. | Photo: AP
Lucknow Super Giants' Josh Inglis celebrates his fifty runs during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings, in Lucknow. | Photo: AP
Lucknow Super Giants' Josh Inglis plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings, in Lucknow. | Photo: AP
Punjab Kings' Yuzvendra Chahal, centre, celebrates the wicket of Lucknow Super Giants' captain Rishabh Pant, left, during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings, in Lucknow. | Photo: AP
Lucknow Super Giants' captain Rishabh Pant plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings, in Lucknow. | Photo: AP
Lucknow Super Giants' Abdul Samad plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings, in Lucknow. | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth
Punjab Kings' Marco Jansen, left, celebrates with teammates the wicket of Lucknow Super Giants' Mukul Choudhary during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings, in Lucknow. | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth
Lucknow Super Giants' Abdul Samad, left, and Arjun Tendulkar run between the wickets during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings, in Lucknow. | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth
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