Match Ended   
Match 21, Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow , Apr 15, 2023
LSG LSG
159/8 (20.0/20)
PBKS PBKS
161/8 (19.3/20)
Punjab Kings beat Lucknow Super Giants by 2 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Sikandar Raza
    57(41)&1/19(2)
LSG 159/8
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1688-lokesh-rahul-playerprofile>KL Rahul</a>
KL Rahul
74 (56)
  • 8x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 132.14SR
<a href=/cricket/players/50992-kyle-r-mayers-playerprofile>Kyle Mayers</a>
Kyle Mayers
29 (23)
  • 1x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 126.08SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Sam Curran
ECON 7.75
4
OVERS
31/3
R/W
Bowler
Kagiso Rabada
ECON 8.50
4
OVERS
34/2
R/W
PBKS 161/8
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1569-sikandar-raza-playerprofile>Sikandar Raza</a>
Sikandar Raza
57 (41)
  • 4x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 139.02SR
Matthew Short
Matthew Short
34 (22)
  • 5x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 154.54SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Ravi Bishnoi
ECON 7.20
2.3
OVERS
18/2
R/W
Bowler
Yudhvir Singh
ECON 6.33
3
OVERS
19/2
R/W
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That is it from this game and we have yet again witnessed a humdinger of a game. The action in the 2023 Indian T20 League continues on Sunday, the 16th of April with another doubleheader. In the first game, Mumbai will host Kolkata at 3.30 pm IST (10 am GMT) and that will be followed by a clash between Gujarat and Rajasthan in Ahmedabad at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT). You can however catch the build-up for both those games a lot earlier. Cheers!
Sikandar Raza is the Player of the Match for his match-winning knock along with his one wicket. The Zimbabwean star says that it feels great to win the game and credits Shahrukh Khan for the way he finished the game. Adds that it is one of the biggest stages and you want to do well. Admits that he had a few average games and is happy that it went well this evening. Feels that the wicket of Jitesh Sharma was very crucial as he has the ability to hit the big shots and his dismissal could have been the turning point but Shahrukh came in and did the job.
Sam Curran, the stand-in captain of Punjab, calls it an amazing win and is happy that the boys chipped in. Admits that it was not a perfect game. Praises the bowlers and shares that there was dew but the pitch was still offering something. He lauds the way Sikandar Raza batted and is thrilled with the batting of Shahrukh Khan. Hopes that they all keep their form and on his personal form, Sam replies that his rhythm is getting good and credits all the bowlers in his team. Smiles and hopes that Shikhar Dhawan gets fit soon.
KL Rahul, the captain of Lucknow, says that they were 10 runs short and the dew also came in later which helped the batters. Mentions that on a fairly new ground, one cannot rely on previous games' stats. Says that they take it as it goes and they could have got to 180 as well but unfortunately a few of the main batters weren't able to fire. On his splendid catch to dismiss Jitesh Sharma, KL replies that he gives his all when on the ground. Mentions that they have batters in the side who can clear the fence with regularity and it's not just about power but skills as well. Ends by saying that they look to give the batters that freedom so they can do their own thing.
Stay tuned for a few interviews...
Lucknow gave it their all on the field and it's their batting that will have to take the blame for this defeat. Only KL Rahul was the one who fought like a warrior but he received very little support from the other batters. A total of 159 was only going to be below par with the dew setting in and credit goes to the Lucknow bowlers for taking this match into the last over. Yudhvir Singh was incredible in his maiden outing as he bagged a couple of early wickets and Mark Wood once again was fast and furious in his stint. Ravi Bishnoi picked the prized scalps of Sam Curran and Sikandar Raza and the departure of the latter left Punjab in a pickle but Shahrukh Khan, the cricketer, also spread his arms and absorbed all the pressure to earn his team crucial points.
This match saw plenty of twists and turns as momentum was no one's friend. Punjab started on the wrong foot and lost three wickets inside the Powerplay. Matthew Short's early attack though helped them to gather some important runs in the first six overs. The chase never looked secure for the visiting side due to the regular fall of wickets but Sikandar Raza's timely onslaught handed them a solid shot in the arm. He brought this match on level terms and then a timely cameo from Shahrukh Khan won them the game in the end.
There's something in the air in this season's Indian T20 League. Almost every game is going the distance and it's been very hard to predict an outright winner. The afternoon game on Saturday can be counted as an aberration as it was quite one-sided but this one filled our Super Saturday with all the thrill and entertainment. Punjab held on to their nerves in the end and registered a vital away win.
Over 19.3 : 161/8
8 Runs
  • 219.1
  • 219.2
  • 419.3
S. Khan
23 (10)
K. Rabada
0 (1)
R. Bishnoi
2.3-0-18-2
19.3
4
Ravi Bishnoi To Shahrukh Khan
FOUR! Shahrukh Khan seals the win in style! Ravi Bishnoi drags this one down and bowls it outside off. Khan waits for it and thumps it over extra cover. The man from long off can't get there and it will be a boundary. PUNJAB WIN BY 2 WICKETS!
19.2
2
Ravi Bishnoi To Shahrukh Khan
Just short! Good effort in the deep from Deepak Hooda. A tad shorter and around middle, Shahrukh Khan flat-bats it down to long on where Hooda dives forward but fails to reach the ball. He manages to get his body behind it but the batters get another brace.
19.1
2
Ravi Bishnoi To Shahrukh Khan
On middle, Shahrukh Khan gets down on one knee and slog-sweeps it in front of the man at deep mid-wicket. The batters push hard for two and make it back with ease.
Right then, yet another game is going down to the wire. 7 needed off 6 balls looks like a simple equation and someone like Shahrukh Khan can settle this with one big blow but there is pressure and it makes you do funny things. Ravi Bishnoi to bowl...
Over 19 : 153/8
13 Runs
  • 118.1
  • 1 WD 18.2
  • 618.2
  • 118.3
  • 418.4
  • W 18.5
  • 018.6
K. Rabada
0 (1)
S. Khan
15 (7)
M. Wood
4-0-35-2
18.6
0
Mark Wood To Kagiso Rabada
Back of a length and angled into the batter again at 150.6 clicks. Kagiso Rabada backs away and looks to play at it but pushes it back to the bowler.
18.5
W
Mark Wood To Harpreet Brar OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Mark Wood comes back strongly and gets rid of Harpreet Brar. On a good length and angled into the batter from around the wicket. Brar backs away past the leg stump and tries to lift it over the cover region. The pace on the ball is just too quick and the outside edge is found. Nicholas Pooran doesn't have to move an inch and pouches it safely. 7 runs needed now off 7 deliveries and Kagiso Rabada walks in next.
18.4
4
Mark Wood To Harpreet Brar
FOUR! What a shot! This is bowled from around the wicket and angled in full at the legs. Harpreet Brar goes well past the leg stump and crunches the cover drive through the gap for a boundary.
18.3
1
Mark Wood To Shahrukh Khan
On a good length around off at 147 clicks, Shahrukh Khan mistimes the slog off the inside edge and toward short fine leg for a single.
18.2
6
Mark Wood To Shahrukh Khan
SIX! All the way! Mark Wood serves a bumper at around 142 clicks and at a good height as well. Shahrukh Khan is hurried into the pull shot. The ball flies off the top edge and over the keeper's head for a maximum.
18.2
wd
Mark Wood To Shahrukh Khan
WIDE! Full and quick but spilled beyond the tramline outside off. Shahrukh Khan leaves it alone for a wide.
18.1
1
Mark Wood To Harpreet Brar
Comes from around the wicket and angles it in at 147 clicks on the body. Harpreet Brar tucks it away past square leg and turns the strike over.
Over 18 : 140/7
3 Runs
  • 017.1
  • 1 WD 17.2
  • 017.2
  • 117.3
  • 017.4
  • W 17.5
  • 117.6
H. Brar
1 (1)
S. Khan
8 (5)
R. Bishnoi
2-0-10-2
17.6
1
Ravi Bishnoi To Harpreet Brar
On middle, Harpreet Brar pushes it through mid on and picks up a single. 20 needed off 12 balls.
The crowd has gone mad. A massive breakthrough for the hosts as they sent the dangerous Sikandar Raza packing. Harpreet Brar is in next. 21 needed off 13 balls.
17.5
W
Ravi Bishnoi To Sikandar Raza OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Marcus Stoinis with a pressure catch and the tide has turned again. Ravi Bishnoi bowls it full and on middle and leg. Sikandar Raza sits down on one knee and slogs it away. Raza doesn't get the connection and ends up hitting it flat toward deep square leg. Stonis there comes in from the deep and takes an excellent low catch sliding forward. Raza departs after a good knock and now the pressure is on Punjab.
17.4
0
Ravi Bishnoi To Sikandar Raza
Nicely bowled! Quicker and flatter angling in. Sikandar Raza looks to back away and pull but gets cut in half.
17.3
1
Ravi Bishnoi To Shahrukh Khan
Shorter on middle, this is pulled off the back foot to deep mid-wicket for a single.
17.2
0
Ravi Bishnoi To Shahrukh Khan
17.2: Ravi Bishnoi to Shahrukh Khan, Flatter one around middle and at 98 clicks, Shahrukh Khan nudges it toward silly mid on.
17.2
wd
Ravi Bishnoi To Shahrukh Khan
Wide called but it has been reviewed. The third umpire checks the replays. This is a bit fuller and angled down leg, Shahrukh Khan looks to sweep it fine but misses. The third umpire confirms that there is no bat involved and the wide decision stands.
17.1
0
Ravi Bishnoi To Shahrukh Khan
Flighted one on middle and leg and Shahrukh Khan blocks it back toward the bowler.
Over 17 : 137/6
9 Runs
  • 216.1
  • 016.2
  • 116.3
  • 116.4
  • 016.5
  • 1 WD 16.6
  • 416.6
S. Raza
57 (39)
S. Khan
7 (2)
A. Khan
3-0-24-0
16.6
4
Avesh Khan To Sikandar Raza
FOUR! Crunched!  Full and wide, misses the yorker and Sikandar Raza creams this one through extra cover for a boundary. 23 needed now off 18.
16.6
wd
Avesh Khan To Sikandar Raza
WIDE! On a good length and pushed well outside the off stump, the ball skips the tramline as well and it is called a wide.
16.5
0
Avesh Khan To Sikandar Raza
Tries to be cheeky but doesn't come off. Fullish length around off and angling in, Sikandar Raza shuffles across and sits down looking for the scoop but falls over and misses out.
19 OV
13 Runs
M. Wood to H. Brar S. Khan K. Rabada
  • 118.1
  • 1 WD 18.2
  • 618.2
  • 118.3
  • 418.4
  • W 18.5
  • 018.6
18 OV
3 Runs
R. Bishnoi to S. Khan S. Raza H. Brar
  • 017.1
  • 1 WD 17.2
  • 017.2
  • 117.3
  • 017.4
  • W 17.5
  • 117.6
17 OV
9 Runs
A. Khan to S. Raza S. Khan
  • 216.1
  • 016.2
  • 116.3
  • 116.4
  • 016.5
  • 1 WD 16.6
  • 416.6
16 OV
13 Runs
M. Wood to J. Sharma S. Raza S. Khan
  • 015.1
  • 115.2
  • 415.3
  • 1 WD 15.4
  • 115.4
  • W 15.5
  • 615.6
15 OV
7 Runs
R. Bishnoi to S. Curran J. Sharma S. Raza
  • 014.1
  • 414.2
  • W 14.3
  • 114.4
  • 014.5
  • 214.6
14 OV
9 Runs
K. Gowtham to S. Raza S. Curran
  • 413.1
  • 013.2
  • 1 WD 13.3
  • 113.3
  • 113.4
  • 113.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
17 Runs
K. Pandya to S. Raza S. Curran
  • 012.1
  • 612.2
  • 612.3
  • 412.4
  • 112.5
  • 012.6
12 OV
7 Runs
K. Gowtham to S. Raza
  • 011.1
  • 011.2
  • 611.3
  • 011.4
  • 011.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
7 Runs
K. Pandya to S. Raza H. Singh
  • 110.1
  • 410.2
  • 010.3
  • 110.4
  • 110.5
  • W 10.6
10 OV
7 Runs
K. Gowtham to S. Raza H. Singh
  • 09.1
  • 39.2
  • 19.3
  • 29.4
  • 19.5
  • 09.6
9 OV
8 Runs
K. Pandya to H. Singh S. Raza
  • 18.1
  • 08.2
  • 18.3
  • 48.4
  • 08.5
  • 28.6
8 OV
5 Runs
M. Wood to H. Singh S. Raza
  • 17.1
  • 17.2
  • 17.3
  • 27.4
  • 07.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
3 Runs
A. Khan to H. Singh S. Raza
  • 06.1
  • 16.2
  • 06.3
  • 06.4
  • 16.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
8 Runs
K. Gowtham to M. Short H. Singh
  • 05.1
  • 15.2
  • 15.3
  • 65.4
  • 05.5
  • W 5.6
5 OV
9 Runs
Y. Singh to M. Short H. Singh
  • 44.1
  • 44.2
  • 14.3
  • 04.4
  • 04.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
5 Runs
M. Wood to M. Short H. Singh
  • 23.1
  • 23.2
  • 03.3
  • 03.4
  • 1 LB 3.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
10 Runs
Y. Singh to P. Singh H. Singh M. Short
  • 42.1
  • W 2.2
  • 1 LB 2.3
  • 02.4
  • 12.5
  • 42.6
2 OV
12 Runs
A. Khan to M. Short
  • 41.1
  • 01.2
  • 41.3
  • 41.4
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
1 Runs
Y. Singh to A. Taide M. Short P. Singh
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • W 0.3
  • 10.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Lucknow 159/8 in 20.0 overs
  • Lucknow 150/5 in 18.3 overs
  • Lucknow 142/5: M Lomror c J Sharma b S Curran 15(11)
  • Referral 1 (17.5 ovs): PUN against M Stoinis (Caught) Successful (LUC: 2, PUN: 2)
  • Strategic Time-out : Lucknow 111/4 in 15.0 overs
  • KL Rahul T20 fifty: 53 runs in 40 balls (7x4) (0x6)
  • Lucknow 100/2 in 12.4 overs
  • Strategic Time-out : Lucknow 62/2 in 8.4 overs
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 40 balls between KL Rahul (21) and K Mayers (28)
  • Lucknow 50/0 in 6.4 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Lucknow 49/0
  • Punjab 150/7 in 18.4 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Punjab 122/6 in 15.5 overs
  • S Raza T20 fifty: 50 runs in 34 balls (3x4) (3x6)
  • Punjab 100/4 in 13.1 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Punjab 61/3 in 9.0 overs
  • Punjab 50/3 in 7.2 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Punjab 45/3
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