IPL 2025, Match 54: Punjab Kings Outgun Lucknow Super Giants in Run-Fest at Dharamshala

Dharamshala: In a high-octane contest at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Punjab Kings (PBKS) put up a clinical all-round performance to defeat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 37 runs in Match 54 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, keeping their playoff hopes alive.

Batting first, Punjab Kings posted a massive total of 236/5 in their allotted 20 overs, thanks to a scintillating innings by opener Prabhsimran Singh, who smashed 91 off just 48 balls, laced with 6 fours and 7 sixes. His aggressive approach at the top set the tone for PBKS, while captain Shreyas Iyer played a crucial supporting role with a brisk 45 off 25 deliveries, maintaining the momentum throughout the innings.

Despite the onslaught, LSG’s Akash Singh impressed with the ball, finishing with 2 for 30 in his 4 overs, showing composure under relentless pressure.

In response, Lucknow Super Giants made a spirited attempt to chase down the daunting target of 237 but fell short, ending their innings at 199/7. Ayush Badoni led the resistance with a fluent 74 off 40 balls, hitting 5 boundaries and 5 sixes, while Abdul Samad chipped in with a quickfire 45 off 24, striking 2 fours and 4 sixes.

However, Punjab’s bowlers held their nerve, with Arshdeep Singh emerging as the game-changer. The left-arm pacer bowled a match-winning spell of 3 for 16 in 4 overs, dismantling the LSG middle order and stifling their scoring rate at crucial moments.

With this victory, Punjab Kings not only added two vital points to their tally but also boosted their net run rate, a key factor as teams jostle for playoff spots in the closing stages of the league phase.

The match witnessed a packed Dharamshala stadium cheering every boundary and wicket, underlining the thrill and unpredictability that IPL continues to deliver.