Despite Lucknow getting off to a blazing start—courtesy of Mitchell Marsh’s explosive 60 off just 31 balls—the tide turned once young spinner Vighnesh Puthur removed the Aussie opener. That breakthrough allowed Pandya to seize control.

Both the teams have played three matches with two losses and one win. This means, today’s match in Lucknow will decide who climbs the ladder and takes the lead. Making things more interesting, here are five key players to watch out for in today’s match.

These emerging players have injected fresh energy into the IPL 2025 season, proving they have the talent and temperament to thrive in the competitive world of cricket. With such promising performances, the future of Indian cricket appears to be in safe hands.