Watch: Abdul Samad's mind blowing hit against Arshdeep Singh

LSG vs PBKS, IPL 2025: Mind-blowing hitting display by Abdul Samad. The Lucknow Super Giants batter was enjoying his time on the Ekana Cricket Stadium pitch, especially against star Indian & Punjab Kings pacer Arshdeep Singh. Samad's fearless batting was pure joy for the spectators. Cricket fans even compare Abdul Samad with AB de Villiers after witnessing the Indian batter's 360° striking ability.

Abdul Samad came as the number 7 batter for Lucknow Super Giants and scored 27 at a lightning pace, at a strike rate of 225.00. He smashed a couple of 6s and a couple of 4s; among these, an over boundary and a boundary came from Arshdeep Singh's over. Arshdeep started his 3rd over with a massive 6; Samad dragged the ball from the off stump and sent it directly to the stand.

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This shot was raw power from the 23-year-old batter, and next, he produced a self-improvised shot for a four. The shot was a reverse sweep over the wicketkeeper's head. Cricket fans were stunned to see a shot like this and started comparing Samad with the former South African cricketer.

Lucknow Super Giants, batting first, scored 171 runs in exchange for 7 wickets in a scrappy way. Punjab Kings, without such difficulties, reached their target with 8 wickets in hand and 22 balls to spare. For Kings, got 69 and an unbeaten 52 for captain Shreyas Iyer.