Akash Maharaj Singh (a picture of credit: BCCI/IPL) New Delhi: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) won throwing and first chose to the bowl against the Pandjab Kings (PBK) in the match 54 IPL 2025, which is played on the HPCA stadium in Dharamsale on Sunday. This means the first PBKS home game in their second place of the season after playing four previous matches in New Chandigarh.
PBKS is currently sitting fourth at the table of points with six wins out of 10 matches and remains firmly in the play -off race. The LSG, which returns to the event after a week break, is placed sixth with five victories out of 11 games. Today, the victory is essential for them to stay in the pursuit of play -off.
After the correct call to throw, the captain of LSG Rishabh Pant explained his decision to mix first and quoted possible timely help for pitch. “We feel it is bowling playgrounds. I’m not sure how to behave, but it looks like the ball can stop a little. It’s a little relaxed on the surface, although still a good goal. Bowling gives us an advantage first,” Pant said.
With the conditions that have been wet in the last two days, LSG has handed over the debut cap of Pacer’s left shoulder Akash Singh and named the leg-Spinner Ravi Bishnoi among their substitutes, suggesting the preference of the seam in the early stages.
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On the other hand, Captain PBKS Shreyas Iyer revealed one change in playing XI, including a versatile seam, which became Marcus Stoinis. “We would also bow to the last two days.
Captain PBKS emphasized the importance of positive. “We are ready for this challenge. You can’t dwell on bad performances; they tend to chase you. It’s about maintaining high spirits, motivating each other and enjoying the success of another. This is the culture we have built.”
Who is Akash Mahara Singh?
He was born on April 26, 2002 in the quiet village of Nagla Ram Ratan in Bharatur in Rajasthan and Akash Singh’s Journey to Professional Cricket is proof of gravel and raw talent. He calls from a modest family – his father a farmer and his mother in the home – Akash took his first significant step towards a cricket career at the Sport School in Bikaner.
His potential quickly became obvious and gained a place in the prestigious MRF PACE Foundation, where he trained under alert legends such as Glenn McGrath. Stint improved his control, rhythm and swing-valves that would form his identity as a novil novozlka.
Akash debuted with the home debut of the T20 for Rajasthan in the Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy in 2019, which immediately influenced the haul of two goals. His impressive performances led to selections for Indian groups under 19 years in ACC ACC Asia Cup ACC ACC ACCC U19 2020. In the latter he appeared as an Indian strike with a new ball, ended up with 11 goals in six matches and played a crucial role in team leadership.
His home career saw him how to jersey from Rajasthan, Nagaland and Baroda – declares his adaptability and hunger for opportunities. In a cricket with a red ball, especially in the ranja Trophy, Akash impressed his ability to generate the move from the seam and reject the supreme order dough, including remarkable performances against Powerhouse teams, such as Mumbai.
The IPL journey began when Rajasthan Royals chose it at 2020, although he initially had a limited exhibition. In 2021 he made his debut in 2021 and later attracted attention during his stint with Chennai Super Kings in 2023, where he played four matches, took five goals and showed his sharp pace and deceitable angle. Mentorship under Mrs. Dhoni proved to be a key experience of his development.
In 2024, Akash was inserted Sunrisers Hyderabad, although this season was not in the game.
Akash Singh, known for his natural ability to turn the ball and bump on board with intent, remains one of the most prominent sailors of the left shoulder in the Indian fast pipe-sweet Pacer with tools that shine across formats and conditions.
