Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants: PBKS Inch Closer to Playoffs
In Match 54 of IPL 2025, Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants turned into a high-scoring thriller at the scenic HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala. PBKS secured a solid 37-run win, climbing to the second spot on the points table and strengthening their bid for the playoffs.
Prabhsimran Leads PBKS with Fierce 91
Prabhsimran Singh set the tone early, smashing 91 runs off just 48 balls. His aggressive intent from the start paid off, especially after a dropped catch gave him a lifeline. He followed it up with consistent boundary-hitting and brought up his third consecutive half-century.
Moreover, Shreyas Iyer supported well with a quick 45, while Shashank Singh’s 33* off 15 helped push the total to a daunting 236 for 5. Notably, this marked PBKS’s 11th total above 200 in IPL history, just behind Mumbai Indians.
Prabhsimran Singh lights up the stage with a stunning 91 off just 48 balls against LSG! 💥
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Arshdeep’s Early Strikes Seal LSG’s Fate
Defending a massive total, Arshdeep Singh delivered a fiery opening spell. He dismissed two key batters in the third over and later returned to pick another. As a result, v
Although Ayush Badoni fought back with 74 off 40 balls, LSG couldn’t keep up with the required rate. Abdul Samad’s 45 was the only other notable contribution as they ended at 199 for 7.
Punjab won by 20 runs!
— wicketbuzz (@wicketbuzz) May 4, 2025
Climbing to 2nd place on the table!
2 crucial points in the bag! 💥
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PBKS Prove Their Playoff Credentials
The Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants clash showcased PBKS’s depth with both bat and ball. With strong middle-order contributions and clinical bowling, they look like serious contenders for the title. On the other hand, LSG will need to regroup quickly if they want to stay in playoff contention.
