In the 13th match of IPL 2025, Punjab Kings (PBKS) secured a comprehensive 8-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on April 1, 2025.
The match showcased Punjab’s batting dominance and Lucknow’s inability to defend a competitive total.
Match Summary
- Lucknow Super Giants: 171/7 (20 overs)
- Punjab Kings: 177/2 (16.2 overs)
- Result: Punjab Kings won by 8 wickets
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
- Nicholas Pooran: Top-scored with 44 runs off 30 balls, striking at a brisk pace.
- Ayush Badoni: Played a steady knock of 41 runs off 33 deliveries.
- Abdul Samad: Contributed with a late cameo of 27 runs off just 12 balls.
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
- Prabhsimran Singh: Starred with an explosive innings of 69 runs off just 34 balls, including 9 fours and 3 sixes.
- Shreyas Iyer: Anchored the chase with an unbeaten knock of 52 off 30 balls.
- Nehal Wadhera: Finished the game in style with a quickfire 43 not out off just 25 balls.
LSG vs PBKS 13th Match Highlights
The match began with Punjab Kings winning the toss and opting to bowl first, citing dew as a potential factor later in the game.
LSG’s innings started poorly as Mitchell Marsh was dismissed for a duck in the opening over. Aiden Markram (28) and Nicholas Pooran (44) tried to stabilize the innings, but regular wickets hampered their momentum.
Abdul Samad’s late fireworks helped LSG post a total of 171/7, which seemed competitive but not daunting.
Punjab Kings began their chase aggressively, with Prabhsimran Singh dominating the powerplay overs.
Despite losing Priyansh Arya early for just 8 runs, Prabhsimran’s partnership with Shreyas Iyer ensured that PBKS stayed ahead of the required run rate throughout the chase.
After Prabhsimran’s dismissal, Iyer and Nehal Wadhera combined to finish the job comfortably, reaching the target in just 16.2 overs.
Pitch Report and Conditions
The Ekana Stadium pitch featured red soil, which assisted spinners and bowlers relying on variations.
However, Punjab’s batters adapted well to the conditions, using their aggressive approach to counter LSG’s bowling attack effectively.
Punjab Kings’ dominant win over Lucknow Super Giants highlighted their strong batting lineup and ability to chase down totals with ease.
With standout performances from Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer, and Nehal Wadhera, PBKS continued their impressive start to IPL 2025.
Meanwhile, LSG will need to address their bowling inconsistencies and middle-order struggles as they look to bounce back in upcoming matches.
For Punjab Kings, this victory solidifies their position as one of the top contenders this season.
