In the 13th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, held on April 1 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, Punjab Kings (PBKS) delivered a commanding performance to defeat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by eight wickets.
Match Summary:
- Toss: PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to bowl first.
- LSG Innings: LSG posted a total of 171/7 in their 20 overs. Nicholas Pooran was the top scorer with 44 runs off 30 balls. Arshdeep Singh was the standout bowler for PBKS, claiming 3 wickets for 43 runs.
- PBKS Innings: PBKS chased down the target efficiently, scoring 172/2 in 16.2 overs. Prabhsimran Singh played a pivotal role with a blistering 69 off 34 balls, while captain Shreyas Iyer remained unbeaten on 52 off 30 balls.
Key Performances:
- Prabhsimran Singh: Awarded Player of the Match for his explosive 69-run innings, which included nine fours and three sixes.
- Shreyas Iyer: Led from the front with an unbeaten 52, ensuring a smooth chase for PBKS.
- Arshdeep Singh: Contributed significantly with the ball, taking 3 crucial wickets for 43 runs.
Captains’ Remarks:
- Shreyas Iyer (PBKS): Expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance, highlighting the effective execution of their game plan.
- Rishabh Pant (LSG): Acknowledged the need for improvement and emphasized learning from the defeat to bounce back stronger.
Scorecard Summary :
- Toss: PBKS won the toss and elected to bowl first.
Lucknow Super Giants Innings:
- Total: 171/7 in 20 overs.
- Top Performers:
- Nicholas Pooran: 44 runs off 30 balls.
- Ayush Badoni: 41 runs off 33 balls.
- Bowling Highlights for PBKS:
- Arshdeep Singh: 3 wickets for 43 runs.
- Marco Jansen: 1 wicket for 28 runs
Punjab Kings Innings:
- Total: 177/2 in 16.2 overs.
- Top Performers:
- Prabhsimran Singh: 69 runs off 34 balls.
- Shreyas Iyer (Captain): 52* runs off 30 balls.
- Nehal Wadhera: 43* runs off 25 balls.
- Bowling Highlights for LSG:
- Digvesh Rathi: 2 wickets for 30 runs.
Result: Punjab Kings won by 8 wickets.