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Earlier, Prabhsimran Singh played a solid knock as PBKS posted their highest total vs LSG in IPL history. Prabhsimran hit 91 off 48 balls with the help of 6 fours and 7 sixes as Punjab Kings scored 236 for 5 in 20 overs vs LSG after getting an invitation to bat first. Shreyas Iyer scored 45 off 25 balls while Shashank Singh hit 33 not out off 15.
Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants LIVE Score, IPL 2025
In a high-octane IPL 2025 encounter at Dharamsala’s HPCA Stadium, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) delivered a dominant performance, posting a mammoth 236/5 before restricting the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to 158/6 in 17 overs. Despite valiant fifties from Ayush Badoni (49* off 31) and Abdul Samad (45 off 24), LSG fell short in their chase of 237, succumbing to disciplined bowling led by Arshdeep Singh’s fiery spell .
PBKS’s Batting Onslaught Sets Stage
Opting to bat first, PBKS capitalized on a flat track, with Prabhsimran Singh (91 off 48) stealing the show. The opener smashed 6 fours and 7 sixes, anchoring partnerships with Shreyas Iyer (45 off 25) and Shashank Singh (33* off 15). Prabhsimran’s aggressive intent saw LSG’s bowlers, including Mayank Yadav (0/60) and Digvesh Rathi (2/46), leak runs relentlessly .
Key moments included:
- Powerplay Dominance: PBKS raced to 66/2 in six overs, their highest powerplay score against LSG .
- Prabhsimran’s Milestone: His 91 marked a career-best IPL score, featuring audacious switch-hits and scoops .
- Late Flourish: Shashank Singh’s 15-ball 33, including a 92-meter six, propelled PBKS to their highest IPL total against LSG .
LSG’s Chase Derailed Early
Chasing 237, LSG faced immediate setbacks as Arshdeep Singh (3/16) dismantled the top order. Mitchell Marsh (0), Aiden Markram (13), and Nicholas Pooran (6) fell within five overs, leaving LSG reeling at 27/3 . Rishabh Pant’s struggle continued, managing only 18 off 17 before holing out to deep cover .
Badoni-Samad Partnership Sparks Hope
Amid the collapse, Ayush Badoni and Abdul Samad launched a counterattack, adding 81 runs in 37 balls. Badoni’s calculated aggression (4 fours, 2 sixes) and Samad’s brute force (2 fours, 4 sixes) briefly revived LSG’s hopes. Samad’s 24-ball 45 included a 92-meter six off Marco Jansen, while Badoni neared his fifty with a strike rate of 158 .
However, the required rate (17.19 by the 15th over) proved insurmountable. Samad’s dismissal to a slower ball from Jansen (16.4 overs) sealed LSG’s fate .
Key Highlights
- Arshdeep’s Masterclass: The left-arm pacer’s 3/16 included dismissing Marsh and Pooran, earning him Player of the Match honors.
- PBKS’s Spin Web: Yuzvendra Chahal and Azmatullah Omarzai stifled LSG’s middle order, conceding only 39 runs in 6 overs.
- LSG’s Bowling Woes: Mayank Yadav’s 0/60 and Shardul Thakur’s 0/39 highlighted LSG’s inability to contain PBKS.
- Badoni’s Resilience: The youngster’s unbeaten 49 showcased his potential as a finisher.
Turning Point
The match pivoted in the 15th over when Marco Jansen (1/31) removed Samad, ending LSG’s last credible partnership. With 88 needed off 24 balls, PBKS’s bowlers tightened their grip, allowing just 15 runs in the final three overs .
Post-Match Reactions
- Shreyas Iyer (PBKS Captain): “This is the start we needed. Boys executed plans perfectly.”
- Rishabh Pant (LSG Captain): “We were 20-25 runs short. Need to learn and move forward.”
- Prabhsimran Singh (Player of the Match): “Ponting’s positivity helped me play fearlessly.”
Road Ahead
With this win, PBKS (13 points) solidified their playoff bid, while LSG (5 wins in 12 games) face an uphill battle. PBKS’s batting firepower and Arshdeep’s form make them title contenders, whereas LSG must regroup ahead of their clash against Mumbai Indians .
Final Score:
- PBKS: 236/5 (20 overs)
- LSG: 158/6 (17 overs) | Target: 237
Result: Punjab Kings won by 78 runs (DLS-adjusted).