On May 4, 2025, Punjab Kings (PBKS) dominated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 37 runs in a thrilling IPL 2025 encounter at an unspecified venue. Prabhsimran Singh’s explosive 91 off 48 balls powered PBKS to 236/5, while LSG struggled at 199/7, despite Ayush Badoni’s valiant 74. This win strengthens PBKS’s playoff chances in the Indian Premier League 2025.
Match Highlights
LSG won the toss and opted to bowl first. PBKS started cautiously but exploded through Prabhsimran Singh’s 91 (48 balls, 6 fours, 7 sixes) and Shreyas Iyer’s 45 (25 balls). Shashank Singh (33* off 15) and Marcus Stoinis (15* off 5) provided the late flourish, taking PBKS to 236/5. LSG’s chase saw Ayush Badoni score 74 (40 balls, 5 fours, 5 sixes) and Abdul Samad contribute 45 (24 balls), but Akash Singh’s 2/30 kept them at 199/7.
Moment of the Match
Prabhsimran Singh’s onslaught in the powerplay, scoring 50 off just 28 balls, set the tone for PBKS’s massive total and shifted momentum decisively in their favor.
Player of the Match
Prabhsimran Singh (PBKS) for his match-defining 91 off 48 balls, earning him the Player of the Match award.
Scorecard
PBKS Batting
|
Player |
Runs |
Balls |
4s |
6s |
S/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Priyansh Arya |
1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 |
|
Prabhsimran Singh |
91 | 48 | 6 | 7 | 189.58 |
|
Josh Inglis (WK) |
30 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 214.29 |
|
Shreyas Iyer (C) |
45 | 25 | 4 | 2 | 180.00 |
|
Nehal Wadhera |
16 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 177.78 |
|
Shashank Singh |
33* | 15 | 4 | 1 | 220.00 |
|
Marcus Stoinis |
15* | 5 | 1 | 1 | 300.00 |
|
Extras |
5 (W 5) |
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|
Total |
236/5 (20 ov) |
LSG Bowling
|
Bowler |
Overs |
Runs |
Wickets |
Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Akash Singh |
4 | 30 | 2 | 7.50 |
|
Mayank Yadav |
4 | 60 | 0 | 15.00 |
|
Avesh Khan |
4 | 57 | 0 | 14.25 |
|
Digvesh Rathi |
4 | 46 | 2 | 11.50 |
|
Prince Yadav |
4 | 43 | 1 | 10.75 |
LSG Batting
|
Player |
Runs |
Balls |
4s |
6s |
S/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Aiden Markram |
13 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 130.00 |
|
Mitchell Marsh (IP) |
0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
Nicholas Pooran |
6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 120.00 |
|
Rishabh Pant (C)(WK) |
18 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 105.88 |
|
Ayush Badoni |
74 | 40 | 5 | 5 | 185.00 |
|
David Miller |
11 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 137.50 |
|
Abdul Samad |
45 | 24 | 2 | 4 | 187.50 |
|
Avesh Khan |
19* | 10 | 3 | 1 | 190.00 |
|
Prince Yadav |
1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
|
Extras |
12 (W 9, LB 3) |
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|
Total |
199/7 (20 ov) |
PBKS Bowling
|
Bowler |
Overs |
Runs |
Wickets |
Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Arshdeep Singh |
4 | 16 | 3 | 4.00 |
|
Marco Jansen |
4 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 |
|
Azmatullah Omarzai |
4 | 33 | 2 | 8.25 |
|
Yuzvendra Chahal |
4 | 50 | 1 | 12.50 |
|
Vyshak Vijay Kumar (IP) |
3 | 49 | 0 | 16.33 |
|
Marcus Stoinis |
1 | 17 | 0 | 17.00 |
Match Flow
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Powerplay: PBKS scored 61/1 in the first 6 overs, with Prabhsimran Singh leading the charge.
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Strategic Timeout: LSG were 61/3 after 9 overs, with Badoni and Pooran at the crease.
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Key Partnership: Badoni and Samad’s 47-run stand for the 6th wicket gave LSG hope.
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Turning Point: Arshdeep Singh’s 3/16, including the dismissals of Markram and Marsh, derailed LSG’s chase early.
What’s Next?
PBKS will aim to carry this momentum into their next match, while LSG will look to regroup and address their batting concerns as the IPL 2025 season progresses.