Punjab Kings Crush LSG by 37 Runs, Climb to Second in IPL 2025 Points Table
Dharamsala, May 4, 2025 — Punjab Kings (PBKS) delivered a commanding performance to defeat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 37 runs in a high-octane clash at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala. The victory propelled PBKS to second place on the IPL 2025 points table, keeping their playoff hopes firmly alive.
After winning the toss, Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant opted to bowl first, but it was Punjab’s night from the start. Opener Prabhsimran Singh stole the spotlight with a breathtaking 91 off just 48 balls, lacing his innings with explosive strokes and confidence. He was ably supported by skipper Shreyas Iyer, who struck a fluent 45, and their 78-run partnership gave PBKS the perfect platform.
Late fireworks from Shashank Singh (33), Nehal Wadhera (16), and Marcus Stoinis (15) lifted Punjab to a mammoth 236/5 — one of the highest totals of the season.
In response, LSG got off to a shaky start and were never truly in control of the chase. Ayush Badoni played a lone warrior's role, smashing 74 from 40 balls in a valiant but futile effort. He found little support from his teammates as the required run rate kept climbing. LSG eventually ended on 199/7 in their 20 overs.
Punjab’s bowlers kept things tight, with Arshdeep Singh standing out with figures of 3/16. Azmatullah Omarzai also impressed, picking up two crucial wickets to dent LSG’s momentum.
This victory takes Punjab Kings to 15 points, leapfrogging several teams in the tightly contested race to the playoffs. Meanwhile, LSG now find themselves in seventh position with just 10 points and fading playoff hopes.
With the tournament entering its final stretch, PBKS look in red-hot form at just the right time, while LSG will need a major turnaround to stay in the playoff hunt.
Key Highlights:
॰ Prabhsimran Singh’s 91 (48 balls) led PBKS's batting charge
॰ Punjab Kings post 236/5, one of IPL 2025’s top totals
॰ Arshdeep Singh’s 3/16 rattled LSG’s batting line-up
॰ Ayush Badoni’s valiant 74 (40 balls) went in vain
॰ Punjab now 2nd on the table; LSG drop to 7th
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