PBKS vs LSG IPL 2025: In a one-sided performance in the current IPL 2025, Punjab Kings (PBKS) beat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to record their second successive victory of the season.
With a fine all-round performance, PBKS chased down a score of 172 quite comfortably, exhibiting their prowess with the ball as well as the bat. The match was a one-sided one, Prabhsimran Singh escalated the chase in the initial overs and played a knock of 69 runs off 34 balls securing the victory and the Player of the Match award.
PBKS vs LSG IPL 2025: An Excellent Bowling Begin
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Punjab Kings kicked off a great start by winning the toss and deciding to bowl on a pitch that had turned out to be tricky and had little assistance for the bowlers. The surface was a two-paced red-soil track, which created challenges for the batsmen.
The PBKS’ bowlers made use of the conditions, and very quickly the LSG found themselves in deep trouble at 39 for 3 after only six overs of play. The LSG top order struggled against the PBKS’ bowlers, showing discipline with the ball, and not building partnerships early in their innings.
Abdul Samad and Ayush Badoni Rescue LSG
Despite the early reverses, LSG middle-order combination Abdul Samad and Ayush Badoni displayed steel and were able to recover from the collapse. The two players contributed useful runs and took LSG to a good total of 171 for 7 off their 20 overs.
Samad’s quick-fire contribution and Badoni’s solid innings gave LSG hope, but their efforts still fell short in the face of a commanding PBKS chase. According to Nicholas Pooran, LSG’s target of 171 was a par score, but it turned out not to be enough to stop the onslaught of PBKS.
PBKS’ Explosive Start: Prabhsimran Singh’s Blistering Fifty
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In response to LSG’s total, PBKS came out with aggressive intent. The pursuit was led by Prabhsimran Singh, who was on fire. The inexperienced opener clubbed a 23-ball fifty of sheer brilliance, ensuring PBKS was far beyond the needed rate right from the beginning.
Prabhsimran’s performance was the decisive factor in the match, with him dominating from the very early stages and helping PBKS get to 62 runs during the powerplay. His 45-run cameo in the initial six overs established the tone for the chase, and LSG had no solution to his rampage.
Shreyas Iyer Finishes the Job with a Composed Half-Century
After the groundwork done by Prabhsimran, Shreyas Iyer exuded level-headedness and confidence to get the job done. Iyer produced a classy 52 on 30 balls to carry PBKS across the finish line with over three overs to spare.
Iyer’s capability to first anchor the chase, and then ramp it up when needed, proved important in PBKS’s win. There was no way LSG could have come back with the Prabhsimran-Shreyas partnership.
PBKS vs LSG IPL 2025: A One-Sided Match
The commanding performance of PBKS in both aspects of the game made it impossible for LSG to come back into the game. The ease of PBKS chasing the target of 172 reflected their deeper batting and greater discipline in the field.
For LSG, this was their second loss in three games, and they will have to refocus and redo their strategies for the rest of the matches. However, PBKS will continue to ride the momentum of this win as they hope to have another good IPL 2025 season.
PBKS Set the Tone for IPL 2025
With their second win in two matches, Punjab Kings have made a statement to the other teams in IPL 2025. Their all-around effort against LSG shows how dangerous they can be as contributors like Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iyer stepping up to the occasion.
For their part, LSG needs to address their weaknesses in both batting and bowling to remain competitive in the competition. As PBKS keeps rolling in IPL 2025, the team will be keen to keep this dominant run going and face the best teams in the tournament.
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