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Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings, Match 13 Match Summary

LSG vs PBKS, 2025 - T20 Summary

Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings Scorecard
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Match 13, Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow , Apr 01, 2025
Lucknow Super Giants Lucknow Super Giants
171/7 (20.0/20)
Punjab Kings Punjab Kings
177/2 (16.2/20)
Punjab Kings beat Lucknow Super Giants by 8 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Prabhsimran Singh
    69(34)
LSG 171/7
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1720-nicolas-pooran-playerprofile>Nicholas Pooran</a>
Nicholas Pooran
44 (30)
  • 5x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 146.66SR
<a href=/cricket/players/113432-ayush-badoni-playerprofile>Ayush Badoni</a>
Ayush Badoni
41 (33)
  • 1x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 124.24SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Arshdeep Singh
ECON 10.75
4
OVERS
43/3
R/W
Bowler
Glenn Maxwell
ECON 7.33
3
OVERS
22/1
R/W
PBKS 177/2
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/110976-simran-singh-playerprofile>Prabhsimran Singh</a>
Prabhsimran Singh
69 (34)
  • 9x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 202.94SR
<a href=/cricket/players/64384-shreyas-santosh-iyer-playerprofile>Shreyas Iyer</a>
Shreyas Iyer
52 (30)
  • 3x4s
  • 4x6s
  • 173.33SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Digvesh Singh
ECON 7.50
4
OVERS
30/2
R/W
Bowler
Abdul Samad
ECON 18.00
0.2
OVERS
6/0
R/W
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That wraps this contest, and it's Punjab Kings who continue their unbeaten streak, joining RCB and DC as the only teams yet to taste defeat this season. A clinical all-round performance sees them climb to second place on the points table, while LSG suffer their second loss in three games. Next up in the Indian Premier League, all eyes turn to Bengaluru, where the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is set to host its first match of the season. It’s a high-octane showdown as Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on the Gujarat Titans in Match 14 on April 2, 2025. The action kicks off at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT), but be sure to tune in early for all the buildup. Until then, it's goodbye and see you soon!
Prabhsimran Singh is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his outstanding knock of 69 off 34 balls. He hails Ricky Ponting as a legend, appreciating his constant focus on the positives. He emphasizes that Ponting’s mindset is purely about winning, with no room for doubts or 'ifs.' Mentions that the team has been encouraged to back their natural games and express themselves freely. Prabhsimran also highlights the IPL as a crucial platform for aspiring cricketers, providing an opportunity to achieve the ultimate dream of representing India.
Shreyas Iyer, the victorious skipper of Punjab Kings, says this is the kind of start they needed and appreciates every player for contributing as a unit. Mentions that there is no right combination and says all the teams have equal potential to win games, but what matters is to click as per the plan. Says he likes to focus on the present and this inning goes past as history and he looks forward to the next one.
It's time for the Presentation Ceremony...
Nehal Wadhera is in for a chat next. He reflects on how much they needed this win and credits the team for an all-round performance. He mentions that he didn’t feel too many nerves and, in fact, didn’t even know he was playing today, bringing just one jersey. He praises Shreyas Iyer’s remarkable batting and leadership, acknowledging how Iyer kept encouraging him to play his natural game. On his transition from MI to PBKS, Wadhera says that his experience over the past two years has prepared him for this opportunity, and he is focused on finishing games for his new side. He highlights Ricky Ponting as one of the best coaches he has worked with, emphasizing how Ponting’s positive mindset and words of encouragement help boost his confidence.
Rishabh Pant, the skipper of Lucknow Super Giants, is in for a chat. He admits they fell 20-25 runs short but acknowledges that it's part and parcel of the game. Playing their first home match of the season, they are still assessing the conditions. He points out that losing early wickets made it tough to post a big total and mentions that the idea was to get a slower wicket, and the slower balls did grip and stop. He concludes that they weren’t good enough on the day but remains optimistic, noting that it's still early in the tournament and they are figuring out a few things.
Earlier in the game, Punjab Kings made a fiery start, dismantling LSG’s top order and leaving the hosts struggling at 35/3. However, Nicholas Pooran and Ayush Badoni stepped up under pressure, stabilizing the innings with a crucial 54-run partnership. Their efforts were further reinforced by David Miller and Abdul Samad, with Badoni anchoring the innings until the final over. These vital stands of 54, 30, and 47 propelled Lucknow Super Giants to a competitive total of 171/7. While Punjab kept things tight at the death, ensuring the innings didn’t spiral out of control, Arshdeep Singh endured an expensive spell but made up for it with three key wickets, receiving solid support from the rest of the bowling unit.
Lucknow Super Giants had little to celebrate throughout the innings, apart from a moment of brilliance in the field when Ayush Badoni and Ravi Bishnoi combined to dismiss Prabhsimran Singh with a stunning effort at the boundary. However, Punjab’s dominance never wavered. Once Prabhsimran departed, Nehal Wadhera seamlessly took over, keeping the momentum going, while Iyer shifted gears to notch up his second consecutive fifty. The duo ensured there were no further hiccups, steering Punjab Kings to a resounding victory with ease and authority.
Chasing 172, Punjab Kings got off to a blazing start, courtesy of Prabhsimran Singh, who went on an all-out assault to put the game firmly in their control early on. While Priyansh Arya fell cheaply, the ever-reliable Shreyas Iyer stepped in and stitched together a commanding 84-run partnership with Prabhsimran. The latter was the aggressor, bringing up a well-deserved half-century, while Iyer played the perfect supporting role.
As clinical as a chase gets! Punjab Kings cruise to their second consecutive victory, showcasing a remarkable transformation this season with a squad packed with match-winners. This is nothing less than a statement win! Wrapping up the chase with eight wickets in hand and 22 balls to spare, Punjab Kings not only secured two crucial points but also gave their net run rate a solid boost. A superb all-round effort, and they are starting to look like serious contenders in this tournament!
Over 16.2 : 177/2
6 Runs
  • 016.1
  • 616.2
S. Iyer
52 (30)
N. Wadhera
43 (25)
A. Samad
0.2-0-6-0
16.2
6
Abdul Samad To Shreyas Iyer
SIX! Shreyas Iyer finishes the game off with a biggie and also gets to his FIFTY! Back-to-back half-centuries for the PBKS skipper. Looped up by Samad, full and on middle and leg, Iyer gets nice and low as he reaches out in front. Smokes it over deep mid-wicket for a six. Punjab Kings complete a resounding win and make it two wins from as many games!
16.1
0
Abdul Samad To Shreyas Iyer
Floats it up, short and on middle, Iyer backs away and mistimes the cut to cover.
Strategic Break! Not much to deliberate for either side at this stage, with Punjab Kings needing just a solitary run off the final four overs. It has been a commanding chase from them, completely outclassing LSG’s bowling attack. They have paced the innings to perfection, ensuring they reach the target with plenty of deliveries to spare which will significantly boost their net run rate. It’s only a matter of time now before they officially seal the deal and wrap up a dominant victory. Abdul Samad is handed the ball now.
Over 16 : 171/2
16 Runs
  • 015.1
  • 015.2
  • 615.3
  • 615.4
  • 415.5
  • 015.6
N. Wadhera
43 (25)
S. Iyer
46 (28)
S. Thakur
3-0-39-0
15.6
0
Shardul Thakur To Nehal Wadhera
On a back of a length, pushed across, Nehal Wadhera waits back and guides it straight to backward point. Throws his head back in disappointment at not managing to finish the game in this over itself.
15.5
4
Shardul Thakur To Nehal Wadhera
FOUR! Gets it through! Scores are level! Pitched up, on middle, Nehal Wadhera puts the dancing shoes on and powers the drive to the right of mid on for a boundary.
15.4
6
Shardul Thakur To Nehal Wadhera
SIX! Back-to-back sixes for Nehal! Thakur again fails to get the short ball high enough, on off, Nehal stands tall and nails the pull over deep square leg for six more. PBKS are just a hit away now. Need 5 more runs.
15.3
6
Shardul Thakur To Nehal Wadhera
SIX! Wadhera has picked the bones out of that! Fractionally short, on middle, Wadhera creates a stable base for himself as he gets a bit low. Clobbers it over deep mid-wicket for a six.
15.2
0
Shardul Thakur To Nehal Wadhera
Keeps it on a tight line, on the off stump, on a short of a good length, Wadhera steers it straight to backward point.
15.1
0
Shardul Thakur To Nehal Wadhera
On a back of a length, on off, Nehal pushes it back to Thakur with a straight bat.
Over 15 : 155/2
12 Runs
  • 014.1
  • 114.2
  • 114.3
  • 414.4
  • 014.5
  • 614.6
S. Iyer
46 (28)
N. Wadhera
27 (19)
A. Khan
3-0-30-0
14.6
6
Avesh Khan To Shreyas Iyer
SIX! Hammered! Short again, on off, Shreyas Iyer nails his pull over deep mid-wicket for a biggie. Punjab Kings just need 17 more runs to win off 30 balls.
14.5
0
Avesh Khan To Shreyas Iyer
Avesh Khan rolls his fingers over the ball and keeps it outside off, on a back of a length, Shreyas Iyer is deceived by the lack of pace and gets beaten.
14.4
4
Avesh Khan To Shreyas Iyer
FOUR! Superb shot! Too full and on off, Shreyas Iyer holds his shape and lifts it over mid off for a boundary. Holds his pose and why shouldn't he?
14.3
1
Avesh Khan To Nehal Wadhera
Goes short with pace on this time, over middle, Nehal Wadhera pulls it all along the ground to deep mid-wicket for one.
14.2
1
Avesh Khan To Shreyas Iyer
Slower one, short of a length, around off, Shreyas Iyer is early on the pull and hits it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
14.1
0
Avesh Khan To Shreyas Iyer
On a good length, outside off, Shreyas Iyer gets width to free his arms and he crunches it hard but straight to backward point.
Over 14 : 143/2
16 Runs
  • 013.1
  • 613.2
  • 413.3
  • 013.4
  • 013.5
  • 613.6
N. Wadhera
26 (18)
S. Iyer
35 (23)
R. Bishnoi
3-0-43-0
13.6
6
Ravi Bishnoi To Nehal Wadhera
SIX! Muscled! Nehal Wadhera is in a hurry to wrap this game up. Ravi Bishnoi offers flight and keeps it on middle, Wadhera whips it flat and over mid-wicket for another six in the over.
13.5
0
Ravi Bishnoi To Nehal Wadhera
Outside off, on a fuller length, Nehal Wadhera punches it to cover.
13.4
0
Ravi Bishnoi To Nehal Wadhera
Full and on leg, Nehal tries to sweep but misses.
13.3
4
Ravi Bishnoi To Nehal Wadhera
FOUR! Short and punished! Ravi Bishnoi drags the length down and outside off, Nehal Wadhera stays rooted in the crease and thumps it through covers for a boundary.
13.2
6
Ravi Bishnoi To Nehal Wadhera
SIX! As clean as a shot can get! Tossed up, on off, Nehal Wadhera steps out, gets to the pitch of the ball and swings through the line. Sends the ball sailing over long on fence for a biggie.
Full Commentary
16 OV
16 Runs
S. Thakur to N. Wadhera
  • 015.1
  • 015.2
  • 615.3
  • 615.4
  • 415.5
  • 015.6
15 OV
12 Runs
A. Khan to S. Iyer N. Wadhera
  • 014.1
  • 114.2
  • 114.3
  • 414.4
  • 014.5
  • 614.6
14 OV
16 Runs
R. Bishnoi to N. Wadhera
  • 013.1
  • 613.2
  • 413.3
  • 013.4
  • 013.5
  • 613.6
13 OV
7 Runs
D. Singh to N. Wadhera S. Iyer
  • 012.1
  • 112.2
  • 412.3
  • 012.4
  • 112.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
4 Runs
M Siddharth to S. Iyer N. Wadhera
  • 111.1
  • 011.2
  • 011.3
  • 111.4
  • 111.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
6 Runs
D. Singh to P. Singh N. Wadhera
  • W 10.1
  • 210.2
  • 010.3
  • 010.4
  • 010.5
  • 410.6
10 OV
11 Runs
S. Thakur to S. Iyer P. Singh
  • 19.1
  • 1 WD 9.2
  • 19.2
  • 69.3
  • 09.4
  • 19.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
9 Runs
M Siddharth to S. Iyer P. Singh
  • 18.1
  • 48.2
  • 18.3
  • 18.4
  • 18.5
  • 18.6
8 OV
12 Runs
R. Bishnoi to P. Singh S. Iyer
  • 27.1
  • 17.2
  • 17.3
  • 07.4
  • 47.5
  • 47.6
7 OV
16 Runs
M Siddharth to P. Singh S. Iyer
  • 46.1
  • 1 LB 6.2
  • 66.3
  • 16.4
  • 2 WD 6.5
  • 16.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
15 Runs
R. Bishnoi to P. Singh
  • 05.1
  • 45.2
  • 45.3
  • 65.4
  • 05.5
  • 15.6
5 OV
10 Runs
D. Singh to S. Iyer P. Singh
  • 14.1
  • 44.2
  • 04.3
  • 14.4
  • 04.5
  • 44.6
4 OV
10 Runs
A. Khan to S. Iyer P. Singh
  • 1 WD 3.1
  • 13.1
  • 03.2
  • 63.3
  • 13.4
  • 03.5
  • 13.6
3 OV
7 Runs
D. Singh to P. Arya P. Singh S. Iyer
  • 42.1
  • 12.2
  • 12.3
  • 02.4
  • W 2.5
  • 12.6
2 OV
8 Runs
A. Khan to P. Singh P. Arya
  • 11.1
  • 01.2
  • 11.3
  • 41.4
  • 11.5
  • 11.6
1 OV
12 Runs
S. Thakur to P. Arya P. Singh
  • 00.1
  • 10.2
  • 00.3
  • 40.4
  • 60.5
  • 10.6
Match Info
  • Venue Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Punjab Kings won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Punjab Kings beat Lucknow Super Giants by 8 wickets
  • Player of the Match Prabhsimran Singh
  • Umpire Abhijeet Bengeri (IND), Vinod Seshan (IND) and Jayaraman Madanagopal (IND)
  • Referee Prakash Bhatt (IND)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Lucknow 171/7 in 20.0 overs
  • Referral 1 (19.4 ovs): PUN against S Thakur (Wide) Unsuccessful (LKO: 2, PUN: 1)
  • Lucknow 150/5 in 17.4 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Lucknow 119/5 in 15.5 overs
  • Lucknow 101/4 in 13.0 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 37 balls between N Pooran (41) and A Badoni (12)
  • Strategic Time-out: Lucknow 61/3 in 9.0 overs
  • Lucknow 50/3 in 7.1 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Lucknow 39/3
  • S Iyer T20 fifty: 52 runs in 30 balls (3x4) (4x6)
  • Strategic Time-out: Punjab 171/2 in 16.0 overs
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 32 balls between S Iyer (18) and N Wadhera (33)
  • Punjab 150/2 in 15.0 overs
  • Punjab 100/1 in 9.1 overs
  • P Singh T20 fifty: 50 runs in 23 balls (6x4) (3x6)
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 32 balls between P Singh (31) and S Iyer (15)
  • Strategic Time-out: Punjab 62/1 in 6.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Punjab 62/1
  • Punjab 51/1 in 5.2 overs
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Suryakumar Yadav MI 510 63.75
Sai Sudharsan GT 509 46.27
Shubman Gill GT 508 50.80
Virat Kohli RCB 505 63.12
Jos Buttler GT 500 71.42
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Prasidh Krishna GT 20 7.65
Noor Ahmad CSK 20 8.02
Josh Hazlewood RCB 18 8.44
Trent Boult MI 18 8.49
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