LSG Innings: Struggles and Fightback:

The 13th match of the T20 season saw Punjab Kings (PBKS) clinch a convincing victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 8 wickets with 22 balls to spare. It was an action-packed game with some stellar performances from both teams.

LSG put up a total of 177 runs for the loss of 2 wickets in 16.2 overs. The batting was anchored by Prabhsimran Singh, who played an explosive innings, scoring 69 off 34 balls at an impressive strike rate of 202.94. He smashed 9 fours and 3 sixes before getting dismissed by Digvesh Singh. Shreyas Iyer, the captain, also contributed significantly with a solid 52 off 30 balls, hitting 3 fours and 4 sixes. Nehal Wadhera played a finishing role, remaining unbeaten on 43 off 25 balls. Match-13|LSG VS PBKS|PBKS Won the Match|2025

Bowling Performance by PBKS

The Punjab Kings’ bowlers had a tough time containing the LSG batters, but Digvesh Singh stood out with his 2 wickets for 30 runs in 4 overs, maintaining an economy of 7.50. The other bowlers struggled, with Shardul Thakur conceding 39 runs in 3 overs (economy 13.00) and Ravi Bishnoi giving away 43 runs in his 3-over spell (economy 14.33). Match-13|LSG VS PBKS|PBKS Won the Match|2025

PBKS Chase: Dominant Batting Display

Chasing 177, Punjab Kings showed no signs of pressure. Prabhsimran Singh led from the front, scoring a blistering 69 off 34 balls, before being dismissed. Shreyas Iyer (52 off 30) and Nehal Wadhera (43 off 25) ensured PBKS reached the target comfortably in 16.2 overs. The top-order dominance helped PBKS register a comprehensive 8-wicket win. Match-13|LSG VS PBKS|PBKS Won the Match|2025

Match Summary:

Here is the match scorecard in table form:

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Team 1 Innings

Batter	R	B	4s	6s	SR
Markram	28	18	4	2	155.56
Mitchell Marsh	0	1	0	0	0.00
Pooran	1	6	0	0	16.67
Pant (c & wk)	4	6	1	0	66.67
Ayush Badoni	41	33	3	1	124.24
David Miller	39	19	5	2	205.26
Abdul Samad	27	12	2	2	225.00
Thakur	10	6	2	0	166.67
Avesh Khan	0	0	0	0	–
Extras	7 (b 0, lb 1, nb 0, w 6, p 0)
Total	171/7 (20 Overs)

Fall of Wickets

1-1 (Mitchell Marsh, 0.4), 2-32 (Markram, 3.5), 3-35 (Pant, 4.5), 4-89 (Pooran, 11.3), 5-119 (Miller, 15.5), 6-166 (Badoni, 19.2), 7-167 (Samad, 19.4)

Bowling Performance

Bowler	O	M	R	W	NB	WD	ECO
Arshdeep Singh	4	0	30	2	0	3	7.50
Lockie Ferguson	4	0	33	1	0	2	8.25
Glenn Maxwell	3	0	22	1	0	0	7.30
Marco Jansen	4	0	28	1	0	1	7.00
Marcus Stoinis	2	0	15	0	0	0	7.50
Yuzvendra Chahal	3	0	43	1	0	0	14.30

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Team 2 Innings

Batter	R	B	4s	6s	SR
Priyansh Arya	8	9	0	0	88.89
Prabhsimran Singh (wk)	59	24	3	3	202.94
Shreyas Iyer	62	34	5	3	182.35
Nehal Wadhera	43	25	5	2	172.00
Extras	5 (b 1, lb 1, nb 0, w 3, p 0)
Total	177/2 (16.2 Overs)

Fall of Wickets

1-26 (Priyansh Arya, 2.5), 2-110 (Prabhsimran Singh, 10.1)

Bowling Performance

Bowler	O	M	R	W	NB	WD	ECO
Shardul Thakur	3	0	23	1	0	1	7.67
Avesh Khan	4	0	40	0	0	0	10.00
Digevsh Singh Rathi	4	0	31	1	0	2	7.75
Ravi Bishnoi	4	0	36	0	0	0	9.00
M Siddharth	2	0	22	0	0	0	11.00
Abdul Samad	1.2	0	25	0	0	0	18.75

Powerplays

Overs	Runs
0-6	39

Punjab Kings won the match by 8 wickets: Key Takeaways:

• Punjab Kings have made a strong statement with back-to-back victories to start their campaign. Their next challenge will be their first home game of the season as they take on Rajasthan Royals at Mullanpur. Meanwhile, Lucknow Super Giants will look to bounce back when they face Mumbai Indians at the same venue in a couple of days. That’s all for now. Signing off, this is Sagar Chawla alongside Venky, Siva, Nikhil Jadhav, and Abhinav Guha.
  

  Post-Match Reactions:

  Prabhsimran Singh | Player of the Match:
  “It’s an honor to play under such a legend (referring to coach Ricky Ponting). His approach is always positive, and he encourages us to back our natural game. The sweeps and switch hits I played today were something I’ve practiced a lot in the nets. The IPL is an incredible platform to push for a place in the Indian team, and I’m grateful for this opportunity.”  Match-13|LSG VS PBKS|PBKS Won the Match|2025

  Shreyas Iyer | PBKS Captain:
  “This was exactly the kind of start we needed. Every player executed their role perfectly, and our game plan was carried out to perfection. In T20 cricket, there isn’t a single ‘right combination’—it’s about team chemistry clicking at the right time. Every team has the talent to win, but it’s the mindset that makes the difference. Personally, I focus on staying in the present. This innings is already history for me—I’m looking forward to the next challenge.”

  Punjab Kings’ strong starts in previous seasons:

  • 2014
  • 2017
  • 2023
  • 2025

  Nehal Wadhera:
  “This was a crucial win for us. Shreyas bhai led the team brilliantly, and our bowlers set things up perfectly. Prabhsimran’s innings was truly outstanding. I wasn’t sure if I’d be playing today—I only brought one kit with me! When I got my chance, I just wanted to back my instincts and play my shots. The experience I’ve gained over the last two years helped me stay composed. Ricky Ponting is one of the best coaches I’ve worked with—he never speaks negatively, and that belief from a coach can do wonders for a player’s confidence.”

  Rishabh Pant | LSG Captain:
  “We fell short by 20-25 runs, and in a game like this, that made all the difference. We’re still learning about our home conditions. Losing early wickets made it difficult to set a bigger total, but the team is putting in the effort. The pitch had some grip, and slower balls were effective. We’ll take the lessons from this match and move forward with a positive mindset.”

  Match Summary:

  Punjab Kings were simply unstoppable! Chasing 172, they made it look effortless. Their batting power was on full display in Ahmedabad, and they backed it up in Lucknow as well. The first innings suggested the pitch had some challenges, but Prabhsimran Singh made it look like a dream surface, taking on both pace and spin with ease.

  Having been with PBKS for nearly six years, Prabhsimran seems to be hitting his peak. He completely dominated LSG’s bowling attack, leaving no room for a comeback. Shreyas Iyer continued his red-hot form, cruising to a half-century with ease, while Nehal Wadhera grabbed his opportunity after missing the previous game. With such a balanced and explosive squad, Punjab Kings are shaping up to be one of the teams to watch in this tournament. Stay tuned for the upcoming matches!