Key Highlights:
PBKS vs LSG: Punjab Crush LSG With Emphatic 37-Run Victory, Arshdeep Stars in Style
Punjab Kings stormed to an emphatic 37-run win over Lucknow Super Giants in Match 54 of IPL 2025, thanks to a fiery 91 from Prabhsimran Singh and a Powerplay demolition job by Arshdeep Singh. The win elevates PBKS to 2nd place on the points table, just behind RCB.
Prabhsimran’s Blaze Powers Punjab to 236/5
Batting first, PBKS piled up a massive 236/5, the second-highest total in IPL history. Prabhsimran Singh led the onslaught:
- 91 off 48 balls (6 fours, 7 sixes)
- 3rd consecutive 50+ score this season
- Equaled KL Rahul and Chris Gayle’s PBKS record
He was supported by:
- Shreyas Iyer: 45 (25 balls)
- Josh Inglis: 30 (14 balls)
- Shashank Singh & Stoinis: 48 runs in last 3 overs
Arshdeep Wrecks LSG Top Order
In the chase, Arshdeep Singh ensured LSG never settled:
- Wickets: Marsh (0), Markram (13), Pooran (6)
- Spell: 4 overs, 30 runs, 3 wickets
- Powerplay Impact: LSG at 38/3 after 6 overs
Azmatullah Omarzai (2/32) and Jansen (1/42) followed up with crucial middle-overs breakthroughs.
Badoni’s Brave 74 Not Enough
Ayush Badoni played a lone hand for LSG, scoring:
- 74 off 40 balls
- 5 fours, 5 sixes
- Anchored a 50-run partnership with Abdul Samad (45 off 24)
Despite their efforts, LSG could only manage 199/7 in 20 overs, falling 37 runs short.
Points Table Impact: PBKS Rise, LSG Fall
| Rank | Team | Matches | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RCB | 11 | 16 | +0.48 |
| 2 | PBKS | 11 | 15 | +0.38 |
| 3 | MI | 11 | 14 | +1.27 |
| 7 | LSG | 11 | 10 | –0.47 |
Punjab Kings are now strongly positioned for a playoff finish, while LSG drop to 7th and face must-win territory.
What Happens Next
With momentum firmly on their side, PBKS look set for a top-two finish if they maintain form. LSG, on the other hand, must win their remaining games and hope for results to swing their way.
As Match 54 ends, the playoff race has heated up — and PBKS have made a bold statement.
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