IPL 2025: Punjab Kings Defeat Lucknow Super Giants by 37 Runs in High-Scoring Thriller

Dharamshala, May 4 In Match 54 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Punjab Kings clinched a commanding 37-run victory over Lucknow Super Giants in a high-octane contest at the picturesque Dharamshala ground. With this win, Punjab Kings have surged to the second spot on the points table, accumulating 15 points from 11 matches.

Punjab Pile Up 236 on the Back of Prabhsimran’s Fireworks

Opting to bat first after losing the toss, Punjab Kings posted a mammoth 236/5 in their allotted 20 overs. Opening batter Prabhsimran Singh was the star of the innings, scoring a scintillating 91 runs, while forming crucial partnerships with Josh Inglis (30) and captain Shreyas Iyer (45).

Punjab’s finishing flourish came from Shashank Singh, who hammered 33 off 15 balls, and Marcus Stoinis, who added a rapid 15 off just 5 deliveries to push the total past the 230-run mark.

In the bowling department for Lucknow, Akash Singh and Digvijay Rathi picked up two wickets apiece, while Prince Yadav managed one scalp.

Lucknow Falter Despite Badoni’s Resistance

Chasing a steep target of 237, Lucknow Super Giants were rocked early, losing Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram in the third over itself. The top-order collapse continued as Nicholas Pooran (6), captain Rishabh Pant (18), and David Miller (11) failed to capitalize.

Ayush Badoni and Abdul Samad provided the only substantial resistance, adding 81 runs for the sixth wicket. Samad departed after scoring 45, while Badoni kept the fight alive with a valiant 74-run knock. However, with little support from the tail, Lucknow could only muster 199/8 in 20 overs. Avesh Khan remained unbeaten on 19.

For Punjab, Arshdeep Singh starred with the ball, claiming 3 wickets, while Azmatullah Omarzai took two, and Marco Jansen and Yuzvendra Chahal picked up one wicket each.

Points Table Impact

With this emphatic win, Punjab Kings now sit second on the IPL 2025 points table with 15 points from 11 matches, putting them in strong contention for the playoffs. Lucknow’s defeat has dealt a blow to their qualification hopes, with just a few games remaining in the league stage.

Match Summary

Punjab Kings: 236/5 (Prabhsimran Singh 91, Shreyas Iyer 45, Shashank Singh 33; Akash Singh 2/37)
Lucknow Super Giants: 199/8 (Ayush Badoni 74, Abdul Samad 45; Arshdeep Singh 3/34)
Result: Punjab Kings won by 37 runs
Player of the Match: Prabhsimran Singh