Match Report: Punjab Kings Roar in Lucknow! Prabhsimran & Iyer Power PBKS to Dominant Win Over LSG

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Punjab Kings showcased a commanding performance as they outclassed Lucknow Super Giants with an 8-wicket victory in their own backyard. Prabhsimran Singh’s blistering knock and skipper Shreyas Iyer’s composed innings steered Punjab to their second triumph of IPL 2025, propelling them to the second spot on the points table. Despite LSG’s efforts, they couldn't defend their total as PBKS chased it down with authority, sending a strong message to the other contenders in the tournament.

Toss

Punjab Kings won the toss and opted to bowl first, capitalizing on the conditions in Lucknow. Skipper Shreyas Iyer’s decision proved to be spot on as their bowlers put up an impressive show, restricting Lucknow Super Giants and setting the stage for a comfortable chase.

Playing XI

LSG:

Rishabh Pant (c/wk), Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Digvesh Singh, M Siddharth (IP), Abdul Samad, Avesh Khan, Shardul Thakur, David Miller, Ravi Bishnoi.

PBKS:

Shreyas Iyer (c), Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Priyansh Arya, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Suryansh Shedge, Glenn Maxwell, Marco Jansen, Nehal Wadhera (IP), Lockie Ferguson, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh.

First Innings Overview: LSG Struggle to Post a Defendable Total (171/7 in 20 overs)

Batting first after losing the toss, Lucknow Super Giants posted a moderate total of 171/7 in their 20 overs. Nicholas Pooran (44 off 30) and Ayush Badoni (41 off 33) played crucial knocks, while Aiden Markram chipped in with a quick 28 off 18. However, Punjab’s bowlers kept the pressure on, with Arshdeep Singh (3/43) leading the attack, supported by Glenn Maxwell (1/22) and Lockie Ferguson (1/26). LSG struggled to accelerate in the death overs, leaving them slightly short of a challenging target.

Second Innings Overview: Prabhsimran, Iyer Shine as PBKS Chase with Ease (177/2 in 16.2 overs)

Punjab Kings made a statement with a dominant chase, reaching 177/2 in just 16.2 overs. Prabhsimran Singh (69 off 34) stole the show with a blistering knock, earning him the Player of the Match award. Skipper Shreyas Iyer (52 off 30)* and Nehal Wadhera (43 off 25)* ensured a comfortable finish, guiding Punjab to their second victory of IPL 2025. LSG's bowlers had no answers to PBKS’s aggressive approach, with Digvesh Singh (2/30) being the only successful bowler.

Player of the Match

Prabhsimran Singh (PBKS): 69(34).

Result

With this emphatic win, PBKS climbed to 2nd place on the points table, sending a strong warning to their rivals in the tournament!

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