LSG vs PBKS 2025: Prabhsimran’s Power Play Guides Punjab Kings to Easy Win Over Lucknow Super Giants
LSG vs PBKS 2025: Punjab Kings have once again put on a batting masterclass, making light work of a 172-run target with sheer dominance and 8 wickets in hand. After showcasing their firepower in Ahmedabad, they have now stamped their authority in Lucknow as well, chasing down the total with remarkable ease.
On a surface that seemed tricky in the first innings, Punjab's batters made it look effortless, proving their adaptability and aggressive intent. This performance further cements their reputation as one of the most formidable batting units in the tournament.
Prabhsimran Singh was sensational, tearing into the bowlers with a blistering 69 off 34 balls. His fearless stroke play set the tone, ensuring Punjab Kings' chase remained effortless and dominant.
Let's take a look at the match summary of LSG vs PBKS 2025 Match:
LSG vs PBKS 2025 Match Highlights
Punjab Kings won the toss and chose to field first. Lucknow's innings got off to a shaky start as Marsh departed without scoring, while Markram contributed a quickfire 28 runs before being dismissed by Ferguson during the powerplay.
Pooran played a vital knock of 44 runs, providing some stability in the middle, but Chahal eventually sent him back to the pavilion. Towards the end, Badoni and Samad added valuable runs with a solid partnership, ensuring Lucknow reached a respectable total.
Despite their efforts, Lucknow struggled to accelerate as Punjab’s bowlers kept the pressure on. Arshdeep Singh was the standout performer, delivering an impressive spell and claiming three crucial wickets in his four overs. His disciplined bowling played a key role in restricting Lucknow to 171 runs for the loss of seven wickets in their 20 overs.
Punjab Kings got off to a flying start in their chase, thanks to Prabhsimran Singh’s explosive batting. He wasted no time in taking on the bowlers, smashing boundaries and sixes early on.
Thakur bore the brunt of his aggression, conceding a four and a six in the very first over. Avesh Khan and Digvesh Rathi also felt the heat, as Prabhsimran continued to play fearless cricket, reaching his half-century in quick time. Shreyas Iyer provided solid support, finding the gaps and playing well-timed strokes.
Despite Priyansh Arya falling cheaply to Rathi, Punjab’s chase remained well on track with Prabhsimran leading the charge. However, his fantastic knock of 69 off 34 balls came to an end when Ravi Bishnoi took a well-judged catch near the boundary off Rathi’s bowling.
Even after Prabhsimran’s dismissal, Punjab Kings remained dominant, with Shreyas Iyer and Nehal Wadhera continuing the assault. Iyer reached his fifty in style, while Wadhera played some breathtaking shots, taking on Bishnoi and Thakur with ease. Boundaries flowed freely as both batters dismantled the Lucknow bowlers.
Iyer finished the game in emphatic fashion, launching Abdul Samad for a six to get past his 50 and also seal Punjab Kings’ second consecutive victory. The dominant chase showcased Punjab’s batting firepower, making light work of the 172-run target with ease with just two wickets down.
LSG vs PBKS 2025 Scorecards
Lucknow Super Giants- 171/7 (20 Overs)
Nicholas Pooran- 44(30)
Arshdeep Singh- 4-0-43-3
Punjab Kings- 177/2 (16.2 Overs)
Prabhsimran Singh- 69(34)
Digvesh Singh Rathee- 4-0-30-2