Punjab Kings Dominate Lucknow Super Giants with 8-Wicket Victory in IPL 2025

Date: 02-apr-2025

The Punjab Kings (PBKS) extended their winning streak in the IPL 2025 season by defeating the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 8 wickets at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on April 1. Chasing 172, PBKS sealed the game in just 16.2 overs, thanks to stellar batting performances from Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iyer.

Match Summary

LSG: 171/7 in 20 overs
PBKS: 177/2 in 16.2 overs
Result: Punjab Kings won by 8 wickets

Top Performers

Prabhsimran Singh (PBKS): 69 off 34 balls – explosive start at the top
Shreyas Iyer (PBKS): 52* – guided the chase with a composed knock
Arshdeep Singh (PBKS): 3/43 – led the bowling attack effectively
Nicholas Pooran (LSG): 44 runs – top-scored for LSG
Ayush Badoni (LSG): 41 runs – added stability to the middle order

How the Match Unfolded

PBKS won the toss and elected to field first. LSG posted 171/7, led by Pooran and Badoni, but it was Arshdeep Singh who applied the brakes with key breakthroughs. In response, PBKS got off to a flying start with Prabhsimran’s 69, followed by a steady finish from Iyer who remained unbeaten, ensuring a smooth win with 22 balls to spare.

Impact on Points Table

With this win, Punjab Kings moved up to the second position on the points table, signaling strong early form. Lucknow Super Giants, meanwhile, will look to bounce back in their next outing.

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What’s Next?

Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals – April 5, 2025
Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians – April 6, 2025

Source: ESPNcricinfo

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