Top Captain and Vice Captain Picks for PBKS vs LSG Match 54 of IPL 2025

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Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will lock horns in match number 54 of IPL 2025 at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamsala on May 4. Both the teams have an equal chance to qualify for the playoffs this year. PBKS are at fourth spot with six wins and four losses while LSG are just behind them in the points table with six wins and three losses.

However, due to their one game ending in a draw, PBKS have one point more than LSG, while they also have a positive net run rate. It will be interesting to see which team will come out victorious in the upcoming match and which players can turn out to be the match winners. In the following listicle, we will have a look at the top captaincy and vice-captaincy picks for PBKS vs LSG IPL 2025 clash.

Here are the Dream11 top captain and vice-captain choices for the PBKS vs LSG Match 54 of IPL 2025

1. Shreyas Iyer

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After a poor outing in the last few matches, PBKS skipper finally looked in great form with his match-winning 72 runs in the last game against Chennai Super Kings. He is now PBKS’ leading run scorer this season with 360 runs in 10 matches at a strike rate of 180.90 and has been a constant performer throughout the season. Looking at his number and the last match form, Iyer could be a great pick for captaincy or vice-captaincy in your fantasy team for the upcoming match.

2. Mitchell Marsh

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MItchell Marsh has been constant performer for LSG in the ongoing IPL season. He has scored 378 runs in nine matches so far at an average of 42 and a strike rate of 158.82 with four fifties, even Marsh couldn’t get a big knock he gives good start to the team with his 30s and 40s and can turn out to be a great option for vice-captaincy in the upcoming match.

3. Yuzvendra Chahal

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PBKS leg spinner didn’t get a great start to the season and turned out to be a crucial player for the franchise as the tournament progresses. With two four-wicket hauls in the last four innings, Chahal is now the leading wicket taker for PBKS in IPL 2025 with 13 scalps in 10 matches and could be a great option for vice-captaincy in your fantasy team from the upcoming IPL clash between PBKS and LSG.

PBKS vs LSG, IPL 2025 Match 54: Top Fantasy Picks

Shreyas Iyer: Shreyas Iyer is in scintillating form with the bat in the IPL 2025, leading the team from the front with consistent scores to his name.

Arshdeep Singh: Arshdeep Singh is the go-to bowler for PBKS captain in crunch situations, and more often than not, he has managed to pick big wickets for them this season.

Nicholas Pooran: Nicholas Pooran hasn’t been quite at his best in the last few matches of the IPL 2025 for LSG in comparison to the start of the season, but he can go big at any stage for his team.

Avesh Khan: Avesh Khan has come into his own in the last few matches of the IPL for LSG, taking key wickets to help his team restrict the opposition, especially in the latter stages of the innings.

PBKS vs LSG, IPL 2025 Match 54: Players to avoid

Harpreet Brar: Harpreet Brar rarely bowls his full quota of four overs in the IPL 2025 due to sheer depth of bowling options at the disposal of the PBKS captain.

David Miller: David Miller has often come out to bat at number six for LSG in the IPL this season, making it tough for him to make an impact on the proceedings, which is why he can be avoided in the fantasy team.