In the 17th over, Shashank Singh unleashed a powerful strike, launching Mayank Yadav’s fourth delivery over deep backward square-leg for a towering six.
PBKS Dominate LSG to Climb to Second Spot in Playoff Race
Punjab Kings delivered another commanding performance as they outclassed Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday night to strengthen their push for a playoff spot. With this win, Shreyas Iyer and his side surged to second place on the points table, amassing 15 points from 11 matches. The playoff race remains intense, with eight teams still in contention for the top four.
Opting to bat first, PBKS batters rose to the occasion with a collective effort. Prabhsimran Singh led the charge with a scintillating 91 off just 48 balls, smashing 6 fours and 7 sixes. Skipper Shreyas Iyer contributed a vital 45, while Shashank Singh’s unbeaten 33 ensured a formidable total of 236/5. In total, the team struck 16 sixes, showcasing their power-hitting prowess.
The moment of the match came in the 17th over when Shashank Singh launched Mayank Yadav’s delivery over deep backward square-leg. The ball sailed over the boundary, struck the roof of a nearby building, and went out of the stadium. PBKS co-owner Preity Zinta, watching from the stands at HPCA Stadium, was visibly awestruck by the monstrous hit that capped a dominant PBKS performance.
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Punjab move closer to playoffs spot
After Punjab Kings’ explosive batting display set a daunting target of 236, Lucknow Super Giants faltered in the chase despite a valiant effort from Ayush Badoni. The young batter stood tall with a fighting 74 off 40 balls, but the lack of support from the other end saw LSG finish at 199/7 in their 20 overs, succumbing to their sixth defeat in 11 games.
Punjab’s bowlers complemented their batters superbly. Arshdeep Singh led the charge with an economical spell of 3/16 in four overs, stifling LSG’s momentum. Azmatullah Omarzai also impressed, claiming 2/33, while Marco Jansen and Yuzvendra Chahal chipped in with a wicket each to seal a comprehensive win.
Following the match, skipper Shreyas Iyer lauded his team’s all-round performance, with special praise for Prabhsimran Singh, whose 91 laid the foundation for the win. “Elated to be honest. Everyone stepped up at the right time. The contribution was immense from each and every individual. Prabhs—the way he performed today was exceptional. All the shots played were exceptional to the eyes,” Iyer remarked during the post-match presentation.