The Punjab Kings outclass the Lucknow Super Giants with a 37-run
Punjab Kings completed a dominant double over Lucknow Super Giants with a commanding 37-run win, boosting their playoff hopes in IPL 2025. LSG, now with a 5-6 record, slipped to seventh in the standings, making their path to the playoffs more difficult in an already competitive mid-table.
Prabhsimran Singh shines as Player of the Match with a brilliant 91
Prabhsimran Singh earned the Player of the Match award for a spectacular 91 off 48 balls, featuring 6 fours and 7 sixes. Speaking after the game, he emphasized the importance of capitalizing on starts and adapting to the pitch. His aggressive intent and long innings helped PBKS post a match-winning total.
Shreyas Iyer applauds team execution and stresses instinct-based cricket
Iyer praised the collective effort of his team, highlighting Prabhsimran’s standout innings. He said the team’s execution was “top-notch” and admitted that fielding awareness still needs improvement. The focus, he added, remains on trusting instincts and playing situation-based cricket.
Rishabh Pant reflects on costly errors but remains optimistic about playoffs
Pant admitted his team conceded too many runs and dropped crucial catches. He maintained hope for playoff qualification by winning their next three games and stressed the importance of deeper batting performances.
Arshdeep Singh delivers a game-changing spell in the powerplay
Arshdeep Singh dismantled the LSG top order during the powerplay, removing Markram, Marsh, and Pooran early. He credited the swinging conditions and praised a key catch by Wadhera. Arshdeep noted the team is taking things one game at a time and enjoying their cricket.
Punjab’s early dominance left little room for a Lucknow comeback
The match felt sealed early as LSG collapsed in the powerplay. Despite late boundaries from Badoni and Samad, the result was never in doubt. PBKS will be pleased with their strong batting and early breakthroughs, though defensive bowling remains an area for improvement.
All eyes turn to Hyderabad for the Monday clash between SRH and DC
As the tournament moves into a crucial week, Sunrisers Hyderabad host Delhi Capitals in a must-win game for both sides. SRH, near the bottom of the table, must win all remaining games, while DC will look to recover form and stay in playoff contention.