Introduction
In a dazzling display of aggressive cricket, Punjab Kings (PBKS) defeated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 37 runs in Match 54 of IPL 2025 held at Dharamsala. The match saw a high-octane run-fest with Prabhsimran Singh smashing 91 runs and Arshdeep Singh ripping through LSG’s top order, pushing PBKS to second place in the points table and firmly into playoff contention.
PBKS Batting: Prabhsimran’s Power Show
Batting first, PBKS posted a colossal 236/5 in 20 overs — their 11th 200+ total in IPL history. The charge was led by Prabhsimran Singh who hammered 91 runs off 48 balls, with nine boundaries and six towering sixes.
Despite a slow patch in the middle, where he managed only 8 runs off 11 balls, Prabhsimran reignited his assault, scoring 38 off his last 13 deliveries. His intent-driven batting put LSG’s bowlers under immense pressure.
Middle-Order Support
- Shreyas Iyer continued his purple patch with a vital 45 off 26 balls, striking cleanly at 173+.
- Shashank Singh chipped in with a blazing 33* off 15 balls, launching Mayank Yadav for a six that nearly touched the mountains.
The Punjab innings was laced with 34 boundaries (16 fours, 18 sixes), showing complete domination over LSG’s struggling bowling attack.
LSG Bowling Collapse
Bowling woes plagued LSG again. Mayank Yadav conceded 60 in four overs — the joint-worst figures for an LSG bowler. Avesh Khan gave away 26 runs in the 19th over, completely losing control under pressure. Digvesh Rathi continued his downward trend with another expensive spell, conceding 46.
Arshdeep Singh Dismantles LSG
PBKS’ bowling spearhead, Arshdeep Singh, sealed the contest early. In a sensational third over, he dismissed both Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram, LSG’s key batters. He later claimed the final wicket of a dangerous Pooran, finishing with match-winning figures of 3/16.
LSG slumped to 38/3 in the powerplay, their lowest of the season. Rishabh Pant fell for 18, swinging wildly and losing his bat while being caught at deep cover — a moment symbolic of LSG’s collapse.
LSG’s Fightback Falls Short
With the top order gone, LSG’s slim hopes rested on Ayush Badoni and Abdul Samad. The pair stitched together an 81-run stand off 41 balls. Badoni played a lone warrior’s knock of 74 off 40, but the required run rate kept climbing. Samad contributed 45, but the damage was irreversible.
LSG ultimately ended their innings at 199/7, falling short by 37 runs.
Conclusion
With this win, Punjab Kings surged to second place in the IPL 2025 points table, showcasing both explosive batting and strategic bowling. Prabhsimran Singh is fast becoming PBKS’ X-factor, while Arshdeep’s early strikes proved lethal. For LSG, the bowling department continues to be a cause for concern as they now face an uphill task in the race to the playoffs.
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