Key Highlights:
PBKS vs LSG: LSG Reels at 71/4 as Reviews, Impact Subs Mark Dramatic Start
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) found themselves under intense pressure in the first half of their chase of 237 against Punjab Kings in IPL 2025 Match 54. By the end of the 9th over, the scoreboard read 71/4, with three key wickets falling inside the Powerplay and two reviews used — one overturned, one upheld.
Powerplay Recap: Early Damage
- Powerplay Score: 38/3 in 6 overs
- Top Order Lost:
- Mitchell Marsh (0)
- Aiden Markram (13)
- Nicholas Pooran (6)
- Key Bowler: Arshdeep Singh – all 3 wickets in 3 overs
Decision Reviews and Impact Substitutes
- 4.2 Overs: LSG reviewed Pooran’s LBW — review struck down
- 4.2 Overs (Same over): LSG challenged wide call on Ayush Badoni — review upheld
These reviews reflect LSG’s urgency and tactical desperation early in the innings.
Impact Player Substitutions
- LSG: Mitchell Marsh came in as impact sub for Akash Singh (used after PBKS innings ended)
- PBKS: Vijaykumar Vyshak brought in for Prabhsimran Singh after 3.6 overs during LSG innings
These strategic substitutions underlined both teams’ desire to strengthen bowling and batting depth mid-match.
Mid-Innings Snapshot (After 9 Overs)
- Score: 71/4
- Partnership: Ayush Badoni (17*), David Miller (10*)
- Extras: 4
- Required Rate: Rising beyond 14 runs per over
With Rishabh Pant back in the pavilion and top hitters dismissed, LSG now rely heavily on Badoni and Miller to pull off an improbable chase.
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