In a thrilling IPL 2025 encounter at Match 54, Punjab Kings (PBKS) clashed with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in a high-scoring affair that showcased explosive batting and disciplined bowling. PBKS dominated proceedings, setting a towering target of 236/5, which LSG struggled to chase, finishing at 198/7. PBKS secured a commanding 37-run victory. This win bolstered PBKS’s playoff hopes, further intensifying the race.

Punjab Kings Innings

Punjab Kings posed a formidable 236/5 in 20 overs, propelled by Prabhsimran Singh's destructive 91 off 48 balls, that provided a healthy base. 45 off 25 by Shreyas Iyer and Shashank Singh's 33 off 15 supported the inning, while the finishing touches came from Akash Singh (2* off 4), Digvesh Rathi (2* off 4), and Prince Yadav (1* off 4). LSG’s Arshdeep Singh impressed with 3/16, removing key batters, while Azmatullah Omarzai (2/33) and Marco Jansen (1/31) tried to stem the flow, but PBKS’s aggressive batting proved too much.

Lucknow Super Giants Innings

Chasing 237, LSG managed 198/7, falling short by 38 runs. Ayush Badoni’s 74 off 40 kept hopes alive, and Abdul Samad’s 45 off 24 offered support, but their dismissals triggered a collapse. Avesh Khan (19* off 10) and Arshdeep Singh (3 off 16) were not able to do the turnround, whereas Azmatullah Omarzai (2 off 3) and Marco Jansen (1 off 4) got out cheaply. The bowlers from PBKS, Akash Singh (2/30), Digvesh Rathi (2/46), and Prince Yadav (1/43), kept the pressure going, achieving an authoritative win.

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PBKS vs LSG: Post Match Reactions

Prabhsimran Singh (Player of the Match): He received Player of the Match for his 91-run match-winning effort, was thankful, and said that the two points were crucial. He pointed out the advantage of taking a dropped catch and making big runs out of it, looking for a 200-plus total after getting a sense of the pitch, which worked in the win.

Shreyas Iyer (Punjab Kings Captain): Shreyas Iyer was thrilled with the team's performance, complimenting Prabhsimran's great batting and the team's timely inputs. He mentioned the improvement in fielding awareness but emphasized supporting instincts and staying positive to win games.

Arshdeep Singh (PBKS): Arshdeep Singh liked the initial push in the second innings, giving the team a confidence boost. He thanked Nehal for a game-changing catchout, dismissing Mitch Marsh, and laid out their plan to attack LSG's top order, which they successfully implemented.

Rishabh Pant (LSG Captain): Rishabh Pant acknowledged giving away too many runs, aggravated by dropped chances. He admitted making incorrect pitch and length judgments but was optimistic, hoping to win the next three matches to remain in hopes of playoff contention, emphasizing the requirements for more depth contribution from the batsmen.

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Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants: Match Scorecard

Punjab Kings Kings – 236/5 (20 Overs)

Lucknow Super Giants – 199/7 (20 Overs)