📑 Table of Contents
1. Match Overview
2. Star Performers
3. Match Analysis
4. Key Statistics
5. Related Links
6. Conclusion
Punjab Kings Dominate LSG with All-Round Performance
Punjab Kings (PBKS) roared back into playoff contention with a commanding 37-run win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 54 of IPL 2025.
📊 Match Summary
| Detail | PBKS | LSG |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 236/5 (20 overs) | 199/7 (20 overs) |
| Top Scorer | Prabhsimran Singh – 91 (48) | Ayush Badoni – 74 (40) |
| Best Bowler | Arshdeep Singh – 3/16 (4) | Digvesh Rathi – 2/46 (4)
Akash Maharaj Singh 2\30 (4) |
| Result | Won by 37 runs | Lost |
| Venue | HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala |
⭐ Star Performers
Punjab Kings
- Prabhsimran Singh: Blasted 91 runs off 48 balls, including 6 fours and 7 sixes, setting a formidable foundation.
- Shashank Singh & Marcus Stoinis: Contributed an unbeaten 33 (15) and 15 (5) respectively, adding 54 runs in the final 13 balls.
- Arshdeep Singh: Delivered a match-winning spell with figures of 3/16 in 4 overs, dismantling Lucknow’s top order.
Lucknow Super Giants
- Ayush Badoni: Fought valiantly with a 74-run knock off 40 balls, hitting 5 fours and 5 sixes.
- Abdul Samad: Supported with a quickfire 45 off 24 balls, including 2 fours and 4 sixes.
🧐 Match Analysis
Why Punjab kings Won
- Explosive Opening: Prabhsimran’s aggressive batting provided a strong start, propelling kings to a massive total.
- Finishing Flourish: The duo of Shashank and Stoinis accelerated the scoring in the death overs, adding crucial runs.
- Bowling Brilliance: Arshdeep’s early breakthroughs put Lucknow on the back foot from the outset.
- Powerplay Advantage: Punjab kings capitalized on the powerplay, scoring 66/1 compared to Lucknow 38/3, which helped kings establishing early dominance.
Why Lucknow Super Giants Lost
- Top-Order Collapse: Early dismissals of key batsmen like Marsh (0), Markram (13), and Pooran (6) hindered the chase.
- Expensive Bowling: Mayank Yadav and Avesh Khan conceded 60 and 57 runs respectively, leaking runs at crucial junctures.
- Ineffective Death Overs: LSG’s bowlers failed to contain the scoring in the final overs, allowing punjab kings to post a daunting total.
- Discipline Issues: Conceding 12 extras, including 9 wides, added unnecessary runs to PBKS’s tally.
📈 Key Statistics
- Powerplay Scores: Punjab kings – 66/1; Lucknow super giants – 38/3
- Death Overs (Last 2.1 Overs): Punjab added 54 runs, showcasing their finishing prowess.
- Extras Conceded: Lucknow stats – 12 (9 wides); Punjab stats – 12 (9 wides)
🔗 Related Links
This comprehensive analysis highlights the key moments and performances that led to Punjab Kings’ emphatic victory over Lucknow Super Giants in Match 54 of IPL 2025.