IPL 2025: Punjab Kings Triumph Over LSG, Climb to Second in IPL 2025
Punjab Kings surged to the second spot in IPL 2025 after a commanding 37-run victory over Lucknow Super Giants. Prabhsimran Singh's explosive 91 set the tone, while Arshdeep Singh's early wickets ensured PBKS defended their massive total of 236. Despite Ayush Badoni's valiant 74, LSG fell short, managing only 199/7, as PBKS strengthened their playoff chances.
In Match 54 of IPL 2025, Punjab Kings (PBKS) registered a dominant 37-run victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), moving up to second place on the points table and boosting their chances of qualifying for the playoffs.
Batting Brilliance from Punjab
Opting to bat first, PBKS put up a huge total of 236 runs.
• Prabhsimran Singh led the charge with a blazing 91 off just 48 balls.
• Shreyas Iyer played a handy knock of 45 in just 25 deliveries.
• Shashank Singh added the finishing touch with a quick 33 off 15 balls.
Arshdeep’s Fiery Spell
Defending the big target, Arshdeep Singh gave PBKS a dream start in the powerplay.
• He dismissed key batters — Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, and Nicholas Pooran — within the first six overs.
• Arshdeep finished with 3 wickets for 30 runs in 4 overs.
• He has now dismissed Marsh for the third time in IPL history.
Badoni Fights Alone
With LSG’s top order collapsing, Ayush Badoni stood tall and fought back.
• He scored 74 off just 40 balls, hitting 5 fours and 5 sixes.
LSG’s Innings
LSG managed 199/7 in 20 overs.
• Badoni and Abdul Samad stitched a 50-run stand.
• Samad also chipped in with a quick 45 off 24 balls.
PBKS Bowling Highlights
• Azmatullah Omarzai took 2/32 in his four overs.
• Yuzvendra Chahal dismissed Badoni at a crucial time.
• Marco Jansen and Vyshak also bowled tight overs to control the run flow.
Points Table Update
• With this win, PBKS moved to 14 points.
• Their Net Run Rate improved significantly with the 37-run margin.
• They now sit at the No. 2 spot, strengthening their playoff position.
Punjab will look to maintain this momentum in the upcoming matches, while LSG will need to bounce back quickly to stay alive in the playoff race.