The IPL 2025 season continues to thrill fans, and the match between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) was no exception! In this exciting showdown at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, Punjab Kings registered an emphatic 8-wicket victory over LSG, further strengthening their position in the tournament.
Let’s dive deep into the match highlights, full scorecard, key performances, and post-match analysis.
Match Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Date: April 2, 2025
Result: Punjab Kings won by 8 wickets
Toss: LSG won the toss and opted to bat first
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Pooran | 44 | 29 | 5 | 2 | 151.72 |
| Ayush Badoni | 41 | 30 | 3 | 1 | 136.67 |
| KL Rahul (C) | 25 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 138.89 |
| Deepak Hooda | 19 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 126.67 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 15 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 125.00 |
Bowling Performance (PBKS):
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 43 | 3 | 10.75 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 4 | 32 | 2 | 8.00 |
| Harpreet Brar | 4 | 22 | 1 | 5.50 |
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prabhsimran Singh | 69 | 41 | 8 | 3 | 168.29 |
| Shreyas Iyer (C) | 52* | 38 | 6 | 1 | 136.84 |
| Liam Livingstone | 28* | 16 | 3 | 1 | 175.00 |
| Shikhar Dhawan | 15 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 125.00 |
Bowling Performance (LSG):
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digvesh Singh Rathi | 4 | 30 | 2 | 7.50 |
| Ravi Bishnoi | 4 | 42 | 0 | 10.50 |
| Naveen-ul-Haq | 3.2 | 38 | 0 | 11.40 |
First Innings (LSG Batting): Lucknow Super Giants started cautiously, but regular wickets kept their run rate in check. Nicholas Pooran’s explosive 44 off 29 balls gave the team some momentum. However, Arshdeep Singh’s brilliant three-wicket haul ensured LSG was restricted to 171/7.
Second Innings (PBKS Chase): Prabhsimran Singh played a match-winning knock of 69 runs to set the tone for Punjab’s chase. With a solid performance from Shreyas Iyer (52) and Liam Livingstone (28)**, PBKS comfortably chased down the target in just 16.2 overs.
✅ Arshdeep Singh (PBKS) – 3/43 in 4 overs, dismantling LSG’s batting lineup.
✅ Prabhsimran Singh (PBKS) – Scored a rapid 69, setting the foundation for the chase.
✅ Shreyas Iyer (PBKS) – Played a captain’s knock, staying unbeaten at 52*.
✅ Nicholas Pooran (LSG) – The lone warrior for LSG with 44 runs.
Arshdeep Singh’s crucial wickets in the middle overs derailed LSG’s innings.
Prabhsimran Singh’s explosive start ensured PBKS chased down the target effortlessly.
LSG’s weak bowling attack failed to defend the total against PBKS’s aggressive batting lineup.
With this win, Punjab Kings move to the second spot in the IPL 2025 points table, while LSG needs to bounce back in their next game.
"Our strategy was clear – to be aggressive from the start. Prabhsimran gave us a great start, and our bowlers did a fantastic job in restricting them."
"We were 15-20 runs short. The bowlers needed to step up, but PBKS played exceptionally well today."
Punjab Kings’ Next Match: They face Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on April 5, 2025.
Lucknow Super Giants’ Next Match: LSG takes on Mumbai Indians (MI) on April 6, 2025.
Punjab Kings dominated the match with a balanced performance from both batters and bowlers. Lucknow Super Giants, despite a decent start, failed to put up a defendable total. PBKS's strong form makes them a serious contender for the IPL 2025 playoffs.
With IPL 2025 heating up, every match becomes crucial. Stay tuned for more match previews, reviews, and exclusive analysis.
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