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Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings, Match 68 Match Summary

LSG vs PBKS, 2026 - T20 Summary

Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings Scorecard
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Match 68, Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow , May 23, 2026
Lucknow Super Giants Lucknow Super Giants
196/6 (20.0/20)
Punjab Kings Punjab Kings
200/3 (18.0/20)
Punjab Kings beat Lucknow Super Giants by 7 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Shreyas Iyer
    101(51)
LSG 196/6
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/113451-josh-inglis-playerprofile>Josh Inglis</a>
Josh Inglis
72 (44)
  • 9x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 163.63SR
<a href=/cricket/players/113432-ayush-badoni-playerprofile>Ayush Badoni</a>
Ayush Badoni
43 (18)
  • 5x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 238.88SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Yuzvendra Chahal
ECON 6.25
4
OVERS
25/2
R/W
Bowler
Marco Jansen
ECON 8.25
4
OVERS
33/2
R/W
PBKS 200/3
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/64384-shreyas-santosh-iyer-playerprofile>Shreyas Iyer</a>
Shreyas Iyer
101 (51)
  • 11x4s
  • 5x6s
  • 198.03SR
<a href=/cricket/players/110976-simran-singh-playerprofile>Prabhsimran Singh</a>
Prabhsimran Singh
69 (39)
  • 7x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 176.92SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Mohammad Shami
ECON 11.25
4
OVERS
45/2
R/W
Bowler
Arjun Tendulkar
ECON 9.00
4
OVERS
36/1
R/W
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Final day drama - What a day May 24 promises to be, with PBKS, RR and KKR all still in contention for the final playoff spot. First up in Mumbai, the Mumbai Indians take on the Rajasthan Royals at 3.30 pm IST (10 am GMT), with the equation straightforward for the Royals. Win, and they book their place in the playoffs while shutting the door on both PBKS and KKR. Later at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT), the Kolkata Knight Riders face the Delhi Capitals in Kolkata. If the Royals slip up earlier in the day, KKR will then need a victory big enough to overhaul PBKS on net run rate and seal qualification. If they lose or fail to bridge the net run-rate gap, PBKS will progress to the playoffs. We look forward to having your company then. Cheers!
What does this result mean for KKR? With PBKS boosting their net run rate to +0.309, KKR will need RR to lose and then either win by 77 runs batting first, assuming they score 200, or chase down a target of 200 in 12.1 overs to qualify ahead of the Punjab Kings, as per broadcasters' calculations.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Shreyas Iyer, the skipper of the Punjab Kings, wins the award for his unbeaten knock of 101 runs in 51 balls. He says he is excited because it's his first hundred, and it came at the right time, when the team needed it most. He adds that he is elated by their bowlers' performance. He says that they finally got their win after 6 consecutive losses, and it's a great positive. They will be there to support MI tomorrow. Reckons that even though they didn't start well with the ball, they recovered well. He further says that Azmat bowled well and got a crucial wicket, and Yuzi was exceptional. Says that he leaked a lot of runs in the last game, but he showed his character and bounced back, which was phenomenal. He adds that he gives himself some time in the middle and moves on gradually. Says that the way Prabhsimran took on the bowlers was exceptional. He seriously showed them what he is capable of. Ends by saying that he is happy to get a century, and it was a great feeling.
Time for the presentation ceremony...
Inglis led the way for LSG - With Mitchell Marsh unavailable, LSG fielded their sixth opening pair of the season in Josh Inglis and Arshin Kulkarni. Inglis got off to another brisk start, while Ayush Badoni provided a brief counterattack after Punjab struck early. Although Inglis held the innings together, PBKS ensured LSG never fully broke free and removed him before the death overs. A 17-run final over from Arshdeep Singh helped Lucknow push close to 200. Arshdeep ended with figures of 3-0-52-0, making it slightly surprising that Shreyas Iyer chose not to bowl out either Azmatullah Omarzai or Vijaykumar Vyshak despite both having an over left.
Captain to the rescue - Chasing 197 to stay alive in the playoff race, PBKS lost a couple of wickets inside the first three overs, but that was as good as it got for LSG. Shreyas Iyer walked out like a man on a mission, unleashing a flurry of boundaries that got him going and also eased the pressure on Prabhsimran Singh. Dropped on 20 by Rishabh Pant off Arjun Tendulkar's bowling, Prabhsimran made Lucknow pay dearly. Singh grew in confidence as the innings progressed and began finding boundaries with increasing regularity. Prabhsimran and Iyer stitched a match-defining 140-run partnership that effectively sealed the contest for PBKS, with the skipper bringing up his maiden IPL hundred with the winning hit.
The head coach of the Punjab Kings - Ricky Ponting says that they have done it the hard way. Adds that they were sloppy in the field and probably gave away 20 extra runs. Mentions it was a very clinical chase and once again praises skipper Shreyas Iyer, adding that there was a reason behind investing heavily in him because of the authority and respect he brings to the group. Ponting admits Punjab's standards dropped after a brilliant first half of the season, but feels they were much better tonight. He also highlights Prabhsimran Singh's growth, saying the opener has finally realised how good he really is and that innings like this will only make him better. On the playoff race, he says the team will now sit together and closely follow tomorrow's results.
The captain of the Lucknow Super Giants - Rishabh Pant says that they need to keep their heads high, though it was a tough season for them. He adds that they fell a few runs short, and here in Ekana, the wicket gets better in the second innings, so everyone needs to bowl first. He reckons that Josh Inglis came in and played a brilliant knock, and Marsh was not there either. Adds that Mohsin came in and did well, so there are a lot of positives to take forward. Ends by saying that it's been a long season and they promise to come back stronger.
A much-needed win for Punjab - The Kings snap their six-game losing streak and move to the 4th spot with 15 points. They have done what they needed to do and now turn their attention to Sunday's fixtures, hoping for slip-ups from both Rajasthan and Kolkata. In KKR's case, though, Punjab currently hold the edge on net run rate, meaning Kolkata would need a big win to leapfrog them. With Punjab's win, the Delhi Capitals are out of the playoff race. As for the Lucknow Super Giants, they bow out with a defeat and finish a disappointing campaign with just 4 wins from 14 matches, their fewest victories in a single IPL season.
Over 18 : 200/3
13 Runs
  • 417.1
  • 117.2
  • 017.3
  • 117.4
  • 117.5
  • 617.6
S. Iyer
101 (51)
S. Shedge
9 (7)
M. Khan
4-0-48-0
17.6
6
Mohsin Khan To Shreyas Iyer
SIX! MAIDEN IPL HUNDRED FOR IYER! He has finished things off in style, and PUNJAB KINGS WIN BY 7 WICKETS. Mohsin Khan goes full again and on off, gives no pace. Shreyas Iyer steps across to get underneath it and slogs it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie. A big smile on the face of the Punjab skipper, as he has scored an exceptional unbeaten century to keep his team alive in the tournament.
17.5
1
Mohsin Khan To Suryansh Shedge
Sticks to the shorter length, on off, slower again, Suryansh Shedge pats it towards cover-point for one.
17.4
1
Mohsin Khan To Shreyas Iyer
Bangs this into the pitch and outside off, Shreyas Iyer steps across and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a run. Just 4 runs to win now for Punjab!
17.3
0
Mohsin Khan To Shreyas Iyer
Short of a length and around off, takes pace off, Shreyas Iyer tries to cut it away but misses.
17.2
1
Mohsin Khan To Suryansh Shedge
On a length and on off, Suryansh Shedge steers it towards point for a single.
17.1
4
Mohsin Khan To Suryansh Shedge
FOUR! Gets it away! Back of a length and outside off, Suryansh Shedge throws his hands at it. Gets it from the cue-end of the bat but well wide of short third for a boundary. PBKS are just one big hit away from the win, while Iyer is also 6 runs away from his ton.
Over 17 : 187/3
5 Runs
  • 016.1
  • 116.2
  • 116.3
  • 116.4
  • 116.5
  • 116.6
S. Shedge
3 (4)
S. Iyer
94 (48)
A. Tendulkar
4-0-36-1
16.6
1
Arjun Tendulkar To Suryansh Shedge
Full toss once more, outside off, Suryansh Shedge drives it wide of long off for one more.
16.5
1
Arjun Tendulkar To Shreyas Iyer
Another low full toss, around off, Shreyas Iyer stays deep inside his crease and drags it to deep mid-wicket for one.
16.4
1
Arjun Tendulkar To Suryansh Shedge
Just wide! A slower one, full and on middle, Suryansh Shedge looks to work it across the line but closes the bat face early. It goes off the leading edge wide of the bowler, where Arjun stretches his left hand but the ball just goes past him. They cross.
16.3
1
Arjun Tendulkar To Shreyas Iyer
In the blockhole, on middle and leg, Shreyas Iyer tucks it away through mid-wicke for a run.
16.2
1
Arjun Tendulkar To Suryansh Shedge
Fuller and around leg, Suryansh Shedge clips it to deep mid-wicket for a single. PBKS need just 14 runs to win now!
16.1
0
Arjun Tendulkar To Suryansh Shedge
Low full toss, on off, Suryansh Shedge drills it back to the bowler.
Arjun Tendulkar to continue...
Over 16 : 182/3
20 Runs
  • 615.1
  • 015.2
  • 615.3
  • 215.4
  • 015.5
  • 615.6
S. Iyer
92 (46)
S. Shedge
0 (0)
M. Shami
4-0-45-2
15.6
6
Mohammad Shami To Shreyas Iyer
SIX! That is some shot to finish the over. A tad fuller, on off, Shreyas Iyer takes a step forward and launches it over long on for a biggie. Shreyas Iyer moves to 92 now. 20 runs off the over. Punjab need 15 more runs.
15.5
0
Mohammad Shami To Shreyas Iyer
Mohammad Shami bangs it short, on off, Shreyas Iyer looks to slap it but gets a bottom edge as the ball bounces back to the bowler. Dot.
15.4
2
Mohammad Shami To Shreyas Iyer
Short, on off, Shreyas Iyer plays an uppercut over the keeper's head for a brace.
15.3
6
Mohammad Shami To Shreyas Iyer
SIX! Shreyas Iyer looks in a hurry! A tad fuller, on middle and leg, Shreyas Iyer stays back and flicks it over deep mid-wicket. Digvesh Singh, near the fence, dives and takes the catch but lands over the ropes.
15.2
0
Mohammad Shami To Shreyas Iyer
Good length, on off, Shreyas Iyer taps it back to the bowler.
15.1
6
Mohammad Shami To Shreyas Iyer
SIX! What a wonderful shot from Shreyas Iyer! Back of a length, around the waist, Shreyas Iyer swivels, uses the pace of the ball, and helps it effortlessly over fine leg for a biggie.
Strategic Break! Finally, something to cheer for the Lucknow fans, but it looks like the game has slipped away from LSG, unless something extraordinary happens. The partnership between Shreyas Iyer and Prabhsimran Singh has made the difference in this game. Punjab can now even try to finish things off early to make the NRR even better, if it comes down to that. Suryansh Shedge is the next man in. Also, Mohammad Shami comes back into the attack.
Over 15 : 162/3
12 Runs
  • 114.1
  • 214.2
  • 414.3
  • 414.4
  • 114.5
  • W 14.6
P. Singh
69 (39)
S. Iyer
72 (40)
A. Tendulkar
3-0-31-1
14.6
W
Arjun Tendulkar To Prabhsimran Singh OUT!
OUT! LBW! That's the end of Prabhsimran Singh. First wicket for Arjun Tendulkar this season. He nails a pinpoint yorker, on middle. Prabhsimran Singh shuffles across and looks to flick it, but gets beaten as the ball under his blade and hits his shoes. A loud appeal and the umpire raises his finger. Prabhsimran Singh does not review this one. He walks back after a fine knock. Punjab Kings are 162/3, and they now need 35 runs in 30 balls.
Full Commentary
18 OV
13 Runs
M. Khan to S. Shedge S. Iyer
  • 417.1
  • 117.2
  • 017.3
  • 117.4
  • 117.5
  • 617.6
17 OV
5 Runs
A. Tendulkar to S. Shedge S. Iyer
  • 016.1
  • 116.2
  • 116.3
  • 116.4
  • 116.5
  • 116.6
16 OV
20 Runs
M. Shami to S. Iyer
  • 615.1
  • 015.2
  • 615.3
  • 215.4
  • 015.5
  • 615.6
15 OV
12 Runs
A. Tendulkar to P. Singh S. Iyer
  • 114.1
  • 214.2
  • 414.3
  • 414.4
  • 114.5
  • W 14.6
14 OV
11 Runs
P. Yadav to P. Singh S. Iyer
  • 013.1
  • 113.2
  • 413.3
  • 113.4
  • 413.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
14 Runs
D. Singh to S. Iyer P. Singh
  • 112.1
  • 112.2
  • 112.3
  • 412.4
  • 112.5
  • 612.6
12 OV
14 Runs
M. Khan to P. Singh S. Iyer
  • 211.1
  • 411.2
  • 111.3
  • 111.4
  • 411.5
  • 211.6
11 OV
6 Runs
M. Shami to S. Iyer P. Singh
  • 110.1
  • 110.2
  • 210.3
  • 110.4
  • 010.5
  • 110.6
10 OV
11 Runs
D. Singh to S. Iyer P. Singh
  • 19.1
  • 19.2
  • 49.3
  • 09.4
  • 49.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
15 Runs
A. Tendulkar to S. Iyer P. Singh
  • 08.1
  • 48.2
  • 18.3
  • 48.4
  • 08.5
  • 68.6
8 OV
10 Runs
M. Khan to P. Singh S. Iyer
  • 17.1
  • 17.2
  • 07.3
  • 17.4
  • 17.5
  • 67.6
7 OV
4 Runs
A. Tendulkar to S. Iyer P. Singh
  • 06.1
  • 06.2
  • 16.3
  • 16.4
  • 16.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
10 Runs
P. Yadav to S. Iyer P. Singh
  • 15.1
  • 15.2
  • 05.3
  • 45.4
  • 1 WD 5.5
  • 15.5
  • 25.6
5 OV
14 Runs
D. Singh to P. Singh S. Iyer
  • 24.1
  • 44.2
  • 24.3
  • 44.4
  • 14.5
  • 14.6
4 OV
11 Runs
M. Khan to P. Singh S. Iyer
  • 13.1
  • 13.2
  • 13.3
  • 43.4
  • 03.5
  • 43.6
3 OV
9 Runs
M. Shami to P. Singh C. Connolly S. Iyer
  • 12.1
  • W 2.2
  • 02.3
  • 02.4
  • 42.5
  • 42.6
2 OV
11 Runs
P. Yadav to P. Singh C. Connolly
  • 01.1
  • 11.2
  • 41.3
  • 41.4
  • 21.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
10 Runs
M. Shami to P. Arya C. Connolly
  • W 0.1
  • 1 WD 0.2
  • 40.2
  • 00.3
  • 40.4
  • 00.5
  • 1 WD 0.6
  • 00.6
Match Info
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Lucknow 196/6 in 20.0 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Lucknow 157/4 in 16.0 overs
  • Lucknow 150/4 in 15.3 overs
  • R Pant dropped on 20 by A Singh in 13.3 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 31 balls between J Inglis (33) and R Pant (17)
  • J Inglis T20 fifty: 50 runs in 28 balls (6x4) (2x6)
  • Lucknow 100/3 in 10.0 overs
  • J Inglis dropped on 31 by A Singh in 9.6 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Lucknow 69/3 in 6.4 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Lucknow 66/2
  • Lucknow 54/2 in 5.3 overs
  • S Iyer T20 hundred: 101 runs in 51 balls (11x4) (5x6)
  • Punjab 200/3 in 18.0 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Punjab 162/3 in 15.0 overs
  • Punjab 150/2 in 14.0 overs
  • S Iyer T20 fifty: 50 runs in 33 balls (8x4) (0x6)
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 101 off 57 balls between P Singh (52) and S Iyer (48)
  • P Singh T20 fifty: 50 runs in 28 balls (4x4) (2x6)
  • Punjab 100/2 in 9.3 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Punjab 94/2 in 9.0 overs
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 33 balls between P Singh (22) and S Iyer (27)
  • P Singh dropped on 20 by R Pant in 6.4 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Punjab 65/2
  • Punjab 53/2 in 4.4 overs
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