After Punjab Kings’ crucial seven-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants, assistant coach Brad Haddin praised captain Shreyas Iyer for stepping up when the team needed him most. The result keeps Punjab playoff hopes alive and puts them in a strong position heading into the final phase of the tournament. The win was built on a strong all-round effort, as Marco Jansen and Yuzvendra Chahal claimed two wickets apiece to keep LSG to 196/6, despite a fighting 72 off 44 balls from Josh Inglis.&nbsp;Chasing the target, Prabhsimran Singh provided early momentum with a fluent 69 from just 39 deliveries before captain Shreyas Iyer took complete control and smashed an unbeaten 101 off 51 balls, his first IPL hundred, as Punjab sealed the chase comfortably before the 19th over.&nbsp;Speaking after the match, Haddin said Iyer looked determined to take responsibility in a high-pressure encounter.&nbsp;“In these matches, you want your best players to stand up. These are the matches where everything is on the line. For the last couple of days, the captain had that look in his eye. He wanted to be the one who made the difference and turned things around, and he gave us an opportunity to play in the finals. You got a long way to see a better inning and a better captain's knock than that,” Haddin said.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-why-jasprit-bumrah-is-not-playing-for-mi-vs-rajasthan-royals-1779616624869">IPL 2026: Why Jasprit Bumrah is not playing for MI vs Rajasthan Royals?</a>&nbsp;He further added, "He wanted to be the one to make the difference, and that is what you want from your leaders, whether it's for IPL or for your country. You want your leaders owning those big moments, and that is what he did."&nbsp;Haddin also applauded the team’s overall effort, pointing out that the bowlers created early pressure by striking in the powerplay. He singled out Azmatullah Omarzai for his contribution with the ball and praised both Prabhsimran and Iyer for steering the chase confidently.&nbsp;"If you have a look through the whole game, we did well to get wickets to start. It is important to get wickets up front in power play. I thought our bowlers did a really good job there. Azmatullah did a really good job. And then Prabh and the captain with the bat were outstanding. Prabh took a smart stumping. As an ex-keeper, I was proud of him there, but he set up the inning beautifully," the assistant coach noted.&nbsp;With this final league stage victory, Punjab Kings have climbed to the fourth spot on the points table with 15 points, with their playoff qualification now hinging entirely on the final league clash between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians.&nbsp;&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

With this final league stage victory, Punjab Kings have climbed to the fourth spot on the points table with 15 points and their playoff qualification now hinging entirely on the clash between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians. 

After Punjab Kings’ crucial seven-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants, assistant coach Brad Haddin praised captain Shreyas Iyer for stepping up when the team needed him most. The result keeps Punjab playoff hopes alive and puts them in a strong position heading into the final phase of the tournament. The win was built on a strong all-round effort, as Marco Jansen and Yuzvendra Chahal claimed two wickets apiece to keep LSG to 196/6, despite a fighting 72 off 44 balls from Josh Inglis. Chasing the target, Prabhsimran Singh provided early momentum with a fluent 69 from just 39 deliveries before captain Shreyas Iyer took complete control and smashed an unbeaten 101 off 51 balls, his first IPL hundred, as Punjab sealed the chase comfortably before the 19th over. Speaking after the match, Haddin said Iyer looked determined to take responsibility in a high-pressure encounter. “In these matches, you want your best players to stand up. These are the matches where everything is on the line. For the last couple of days, the captain had that look in his eye. He wanted to be the one who made the difference and turned things around, and he gave us an opportunity to play in the finals. You got a long way to see a better inning and a better captain's knock than that,” Haddin said. Also Read - IPL 2026: Why Jasprit Bumrah is not playing for MI vs Rajasthan Royals? He further added, "He wanted to be the one to make the difference, and that is what you want from your leaders, whether it's for IPL or for your country. You want your leaders owning those big moments, and that is what he did." Haddin also applauded the team’s overall effort, pointing out that the bowlers created early pressure by striking in the powerplay. He singled out Azmatullah Omarzai for his contribution with the ball and praised both Prabhsimran and Iyer for steering the chase confidently. "If you have a look through the whole game, we did well to get wickets to start. It is important to get wickets up front in power play. I thought our bowlers did a really good job there. Azmatullah did a really good job. And then Prabh and the captain with the bat were outstanding. Prabh took a smart stumping. As an ex-keeper, I was proud of him there, but he set up the inning beautifully," the assistant coach noted. With this final league stage victory, Punjab Kings have climbed to the fourth spot on the points table with 15 points, with their playoff qualification now hinging entirely on the final league clash between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians. With inputs from agencies

With this final league stage victory, Punjab Kings have climbed to the fourth spot on the points table with 15 points and their playoff qualification now hinging entirely on the clash between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians.&nbsp;

'Iyer wanted to be one who made the difference': PBKS coach hails skipper after win over LSG

Punjab Kings (PBKS) returned to winning ways in style, ending a run of six straight losses with a commanding seven-wicket triumph over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Ekana Stadium on Saturday (May 23). The result keeps their playoff hopes alive and puts them in a strong position heading into the final phase of the tournament. The win was built on a strong all-round effort, as Marco Jansen and Yuzvendra Chahal claimed two wickets apiece to keep LSG to 196/6, despite a fighting 72 off 44 balls from Josh Inglis.&nbsp;&nbsp;Chasing the target, Prabhsimran Singh provided early momentum with a fluent 69 from just 39 deliveries before captain Shreyas Iyer took complete control and smashed an unbeaten 101 off 51 balls, his first IPL hundred, as Punjab sealed the chase comfortably before the 19th over.&nbsp;The win took Punjab Kings to 15 points from 14 league matches and lifted them back to fourth place in the standings.&nbsp;However, their playoff hopes now depend on other results, as Rajasthan Royals, currently on 14 points, will face Mumbai Indians on Sunday (May 24) and a victory for RR would take them to 16 points and secure the final playoff berth.&nbsp;Kolkata Knight Riders, who have 13 points, will play Delhi Capitals later in the day, are also still in contention if Rajasthan lose to Mumbai. In that scenario, PBKS and KKR could both finish on 15 points, making net run rate decisive in the race for the last knockout spot.&nbsp;Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans have already qualified for the playoffs.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/delhi-high-court-clears-wrestler-vinesh-phogat-for-asian-games-selection-trials-1779540834482">Delhi High Court clears wrestler Vinesh Phogat for Asian Games selection trials</a>&nbsp;Earlier in the match, useful contributions from Josh Inglis (72), Ayush Badoni (43) and Abdul Samad’s unbeaten 37 guided LSG to a competitive 196/6 in their 20 overs.&nbsp;Punjab Kings endured a shaky start to their chase of 197 as Mohammed Shami made an instant impact on his return, dismissing Priyansh Arya with the very first ball before trapping Cooper Connolly with a sharp swinging delivery.&nbsp;PBKS, however, bounced back through skipper Shreyas Iyer and Prabhsimran Singh, who steady the innings and their aggressive approach helped Punjab recover to 65/2 at the end of the PowerPlay.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/icc-weighs-major-rule-change-on-red-to-pink-ball-switch-in-tests-reports-1779531971965">ICC weighs major rule change on red to pink ball switch in Tests: Reports</a>&nbsp;Prabhsimran kept the scoreboard moving with confident strokeplay and reached his half-century in just 28 deliveries, including a 14-run over against Mohsin Khan. He then stitched together a 100-run stand with Shreyas in only 59 balls.&nbsp;&nbsp;Shreyas also brought up his sixth fifty of the season, all of them coming in run chases. Although Arjun Tendulkar, making his debut for LSG, eventually dismissed Prabhsimran, the PBKS captain carried on the charge and completed his century off the final ball of the chase to seal a comfortable victory for his side.

Shreyas Iyer’s unbeaten 101, following Prabhsimran Singh’s brisk 69, powered PBKS to a successful chase of 197 with two overs remaining as they climbed to fourth place in the standings.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) returned to winning ways in style, ending a run of six straight losses with a commanding seven-wicket triumph over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Ekana Stadium on Saturday (May 23). The result keeps their playoff hopes alive and puts them in a strong position heading into the final phase of the tournament. The win was built on a strong all-round effort, as Marco Jansen and Yuzvendra Chahal claimed two wickets apiece to keep LSG to 196/6, despite a fighting 72 off 44 balls from Josh Inglis. Chasing the target, Prabhsimran Singh provided early momentum with a fluent 69 from just 39 deliveries before captain Shreyas Iyer took complete control and smashed an unbeaten 101 off 51 balls, his first IPL hundred, as Punjab sealed the chase comfortably before the 19th over. The win took Punjab Kings to 15 points from 14 league matches and lifted them back to fourth place in the standings. However, their playoff hopes now depend on other results, as Rajasthan Royals, currently on 14 points, will face Mumbai Indians on Sunday (May 24) and a victory for RR would take them to 16 points and secure the final playoff berth. Kolkata Knight Riders, who have 13 points, will play Delhi Capitals later in the day, are also still in contention if Rajasthan lose to Mumbai. In that scenario, PBKS and KKR could both finish on 15 points, making net run rate decisive in the race for the last knockout spot. Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans have already qualified for the playoffs. Also Read - Delhi High Court clears wrestler Vinesh Phogat for Asian Games selection trials Earlier in the match, useful contributions from Josh Inglis (72), Ayush Badoni (43) and Abdul Samad’s unbeaten 37 guided LSG to a competitive 196/6 in their 20 overs. Punjab Kings endured a shaky start to their chase of 197 as Mohammed Shami made an instant impact on his return, dismissing Priyansh Arya with the very first ball before trapping Cooper Connolly with a sharp swinging delivery. PBKS, however, bounced back through skipper Shreyas Iyer and Prabhsimran Singh, who steady the innings and their aggressive approach helped Punjab recover to 65/2 at the end of the PowerPlay. Also Read - ICC weighs major rule change on red to pink ball switch in Tests: Reports Prabhsimran kept the scoreboard moving with confident strokeplay and reached his half-century in just 28 deliveries, including a 14-run over against Mohsin Khan. He then stitched together a 100-run stand with Shreyas in only 59 balls. Shreyas also brought up his sixth fifty of the season, all of them coming in run chases. Although Arjun Tendulkar, making his debut for LSG, eventually dismissed Prabhsimran, the PBKS captain carried on the charge and completed his century off the final ball of the chase to seal a comfortable victory for his side.

Shreyas Iyer’s unbeaten 101, following Prabhsimran Singh’s brisk 69, powered PBKS to a successful chase of 197 with two overs remaining as they climbed to fourth place in the standings.

IPL 2026: Shreyas Iyer’s century keeps PBKS’ playoff hopes alive with win over LSG

Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting described his side’s dominant 54-run win over Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League 2026 season on Sunday as their biggest win, according to a team release. The win also marked a historic achievement, as Punjab becomes the first side in the tournament’s 19-year history to stay unbeaten across their first six matches of a season. Speaking after the game on Dressing Room Diaries, Ponting said it was “probably the biggest victory” the team has recorded so far, underlining how their performances have set a high standard.&nbsp;&nbsp;He emphasised that the result reflected the strong “team-first” mindset within the squad. Addressing the players in the dressing room, Ponting noted that their consistency has turned them into a difficult side to overcome.&nbsp;&nbsp;"Knowing that if we do things somewhere near our best, you're going to be a bloody hard team to beat. Priyansh just decided to go ahead and play his own way, regardless of what happened at the other end. One of the values and standards we have as a group--and the number one on the top of our list--is team first," Ponting said.&nbsp;The commanding victory was built on a massive total of 254/7, the highest score of the 2026 season, after Punjab were put in to bat for the first time. The innings was anchored by a record 182-run stand for the second wicket between Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly. Arya led the charge with a blistering 93 off 37 balls, including nine sixes, while Connolly provided stability with a brilliant 87 from 46 deliveries.&nbsp;Speaking after the game, Priyansh Arya highlighted the simplicity of his approach, saying, "I was thinking that I will respect a good ball and take a single or double. And whatever is on my radar, I'll go for boundaries. That's what I was looking for."&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-was-juha-miettinen-66-year-old-driver-dies-in-seven-car-crash-in-nurgurging-race-featuring-max-verstappen-1776676136869">66-year-old driver dies in car crash in Nurgurging race featuring Verstappen</a> Cooper Connolly, who provided steady support throughout the onslaught, admitted to being a spectator at times. "I was at the other end just in awe a little bit because I couldn't get off strike, but yeah, I was just enjoying watching Priyansh bat. We all have discussions about what works for each other, and we take little things out of each other's books to get better as a group," Cooper noted. Captain Shreyas Iyer, who has led the side to five wins and one no-result, expressed his pride in the young duo's composure and even revealed a light-hearted incentive within the squad. "Absolutely brilliant batting. Some of the shots were just incredible. It takes a lot of courage and concentration to play shots like those. I was talking to Cooper and Priyansh, and we were challenging them to see who could hit the most sixes this season. The prize? They'll get my bat! I hope it brings some joy and motivation. They are constantly putting in the effort, and we just tell them to go out there and express themselves," Iyer said.&nbsp;&nbsp;With this win, Punjab Kings have now secured five victories in six matches (one no result), sitting comfortably at the summit of the IPL 2026 standings. The team will look to carry this form into their next fixture against the Delhi Capitals in Delhi on Apr 25, 2026.&nbsp;&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

At the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Punjab Kings defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 54 runs to register their fifth win of the season. The victory keeps them unbeaten in the IPL 2026 as they continue their march towards the playoffs.

Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting described his side’s dominant 54-run win over Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League 2026 season on Sunday as their biggest win, according to a team release. The win also marked a historic achievement, as Punjab becomes the first side in the tournament’s 19-year history to stay unbeaten across their first six matches of a season. Speaking after the game on Dressing Room Diaries, Ponting said it was “probably the biggest victory” the team has recorded so far, underlining how their performances have set a high standard. He emphasised that the result reflected the strong “team-first” mindset within the squad. Addressing the players in the dressing room, Ponting noted that their consistency has turned them into a difficult side to overcome. "Knowing that if we do things somewhere near our best, you're going to be a bloody hard team to beat. Priyansh just decided to go ahead and play his own way, regardless of what happened at the other end. One of the values and standards we have as a group--and the number one on the top of our list--is team first," Ponting said. The commanding victory was built on a massive total of 254/7, the highest score of the 2026 season, after Punjab were put in to bat for the first time. The innings was anchored by a record 182-run stand for the second wicket between Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly. Arya led the charge with a blistering 93 off 37 balls, including nine sixes, while Connolly provided stability with a brilliant 87 from 46 deliveries. Speaking after the game, Priyansh Arya highlighted the simplicity of his approach, saying, "I was thinking that I will respect a good ball and take a single or double. And whatever is on my radar, I'll go for boundaries. That's what I was looking for." Also Read - 66-year-old driver dies in car crash in Nurgurging race featuring Verstappen Cooper Connolly, who provided steady support throughout the onslaught, admitted to being a spectator at times. "I was at the other end just in awe a little bit because I couldn't get off strike, but yeah, I was just enjoying watching Priyansh bat. We all have discussions about what works for each other, and we take little things out of each other's books to get better as a group," Cooper noted. Captain Shreyas Iyer, who has led the side to five wins and one no-result, expressed his pride in the young duo's composure and even revealed a light-hearted incentive within the squad. "Absolutely brilliant batting. Some of the shots were just incredible. It takes a lot of courage and concentration to play shots like those. I was talking to Cooper and Priyansh, and we were challenging them to see who could hit the most sixes this season. The prize? They'll get my bat! I hope it brings some joy and motivation. They are constantly putting in the effort, and we just tell them to go out there and express themselves," Iyer said. With this win, Punjab Kings have now secured five victories in six matches (one no result), sitting comfortably at the summit of the IPL 2026 standings. The team will look to carry this form into their next fixture against the Delhi Capitals in Delhi on Apr 25, 2026. With inputs from agencies

At the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Punjab Kings defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 54 runs to register their fifth win of the season. The victory keeps them unbeaten in the IPL 2026 as they continue their march towards the playoffs.

'Our biggest victory': Ricky Ponting hails PBKS’ dominant win over LSG

Punjab Kings delivered a commanding performance on Sunday (Apr 19), defeating Lucknow Super Giants by 54 runs to register their fifth win of IPL 2026. Playing at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, PBKS piled up an imposing 254/7, powered by explosive knocks from Priyansh Arya (93 off 37) and Cooper Connolly (87 off 46). Chasing 255, PBKS bowlers kept the Rishabh Pant-led side in check, limiting them to 200/5 in 20 overs.&nbsp;With five wins from six matches, PBKS continue to sit comfortably at the top of the table with 11 points, three ahead of second-placed Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Meanwhile, LSG remain in eighth place, having managed just two wins from six games, giving them four points so far.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/-unstoppable-under-iyer-how-punjab-kings-created-ipl-s-longest-undefeated-streak-from-the-start-of-season-1776662447923">'Unstoppable under Iyer': How Punjab Kings created IPL's longest undefeated streak from the start of season</a>&nbsp;Rajasthan Royals missed an opportunity to climb higher in the standings after a four-wicket loss to Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens. Rinku Singh played a match-winning knock, scoring 53 off 34 balls, including five fours and two sixes. Led by Riyan Parag, RR remain third with eight points from six matches.&nbsp;&nbsp;KKR, on the other hand, finally opened their account this season and moved up to ninth with three points from seven outings.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/golf-matt-fitzpatrick-beats-scottie-scheffler-in-playoff-with-out-of-world-shot-wins-rbc-heritage-1776657045989">WATCH - Fitzpatrick's 'out of world' approach shot to win RBC Heritage playoff</a>&nbsp;Up next, Mumbai Indians are set to take on Gujarat Titans on Monday (Apr 20) at Narendra Modi Stadium. The clash will feature Hardik Pandya facing his former team in what promises to be a closely watched contest.

Here’s the updated Indian Premier League 2026 points table after Punjab Kings’ 54-run win over Lucknow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders’ four-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals.

Punjab Kings delivered a commanding performance on Sunday (Apr 19), defeating Lucknow Super Giants by 54 runs to register their fifth win of IPL 2026. Playing at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, PBKS piled up an imposing 254/7, powered by explosive knocks from Priyansh Arya (93 off 37) and Cooper Connolly (87 off 46). Chasing 255, PBKS bowlers kept the Rishabh Pant-led side in check, limiting them to 200/5 in 20 overs. With five wins from six matches, PBKS continue to sit comfortably at the top of the table with 11 points, three ahead of second-placed Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Meanwhile, LSG remain in eighth place, having managed just two wins from six games, giving them four points so far. Also Read - 'Unstoppable under Iyer': How Punjab Kings created IPL's longest undefeated streak from the start of season Rajasthan Royals missed an opportunity to climb higher in the standings after a four-wicket loss to Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens. Rinku Singh played a match-winning knock, scoring 53 off 34 balls, including five fours and two sixes. Led by Riyan Parag, RR remain third with eight points from six matches. KKR, on the other hand, finally opened their account this season and moved up to ninth with three points from seven outings. Also Read - WATCH - Fitzpatrick's 'out of world' approach shot to win RBC Heritage playoff Up next, Mumbai Indians are set to take on Gujarat Titans on Monday (Apr 20) at Narendra Modi Stadium. The clash will feature Hardik Pandya facing his former team in what promises to be a closely watched contest.

Here’s the updated Indian Premier League 2026 points table after Punjab Kings’ 54-run win over Lucknow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders’ four-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals.

IPL 2026 updated points table: Punjab Kings continue dominance at top, KKR ninth after first win

Punjab Kings (PBKS) cemented their place at the top of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) standings on Sunday (April 19) as they defeated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Playing at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur in New Chandigarh, PBKS beat LSG by 54 runs and now have five wins in the tournament. With the win, Punjab remain the only unbeaten side in the IPL 2026 as they march towards the Playoffs. Priyansh Arya (93) and Cooper Connolly (87) were the stars of the match as they also put in 182 runs for the second wicket.<h2>PBKS continue flawless form</h2>Arya struck 93 off 37 balls and fellow left-hander Connolly hit 87 to power Punjab to this season's highest total of 254/7 after being invited to bat first in Chandigarh. In reply, Lucknow managed just 200/5 as Punjab consolidated their top spot in the 10-team table with five wins and one no result in six matches.&nbsp;An early reprieve for Connolly proved costly for Lucknow after skipper Rishabh Pant decided not to review an lbw call in the second over from Mohsin Khan and replays suggested the ball would have hit the stumps.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132">From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</a>&nbsp;Australia's Connolly was on four at the time and put on 182 runs for the second wicket with Arya as the two bludgeoned the opposition attack with sixes. Arya reached his second fifty of the season in 19 balls and soon the Lucknow attack had no answers for the batting blitz. Connolly went after Aiden Markram with three straight sixes and Arya finished the over with two more in a 32-run 13th over and Punjab looked at 300. But pace bowler Prince Yadav took down Connolly and Arya fell three balls later in the next over to miss out on a century.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-sanju-samson-5-highest-individual-score-in-a-lost-chase-in-ipl-yusuf-pathan-kl-rahul-shaun-marsh-ipl-2026-1774084136030">From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</a>&nbsp;Mohsin dismissed skipper Shreyas Iyer for five, but Australia's Marcus Stoinis steered the team to a mammoth total with his 16-ball 29. Mitchell Marsh, who hit 40, and Ayush Badoni (35) handed Lucknow a brisk start and Pant hit 43 but regular wickets and the ever-increasing run rate kept the team behind the chase. Markram hit a valiant 22-ball 42 and despite a few dropped catches from Punjab fielders, Lucknow lost their third straight match.

Playing at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur in New Chandigarh, PBKS beat LSG by 54 runs and now have five wins in the tournament. With the win, Punjab remain the only unbeaten side in the IPL 2026 as they march towards the Playoffs. 

Punjab Kings (PBKS) cemented their place at the top of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) standings on Sunday (April 19) as they defeated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Playing at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur in New Chandigarh, PBKS beat LSG by 54 runs and now have five wins in the tournament. With the win, Punjab remain the only unbeaten side in the IPL 2026 as they march towards the Playoffs. Priyansh Arya (93) and Cooper Connolly (87) were the stars of the match as they also put in 182 runs for the second wicket. PBKS continue flawless form Arya struck 93 off 37 balls and fellow left-hander Connolly hit 87 to power Punjab to this season's highest total of 254/7 after being invited to bat first in Chandigarh. In reply, Lucknow managed just 200/5 as Punjab consolidated their top spot in the 10-team table with five wins and one no result in six matches. An early reprieve for Connolly proved costly for Lucknow after skipper Rishabh Pant decided not to review an lbw call in the second over from Mohsin Khan and replays suggested the ball would have hit the stumps. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions Australia's Connolly was on four at the time and put on 182 runs for the second wicket with Arya as the two bludgeoned the opposition attack with sixes. Arya reached his second fifty of the season in 19 balls and soon the Lucknow attack had no answers for the batting blitz. Connolly went after Aiden Markram with three straight sixes and Arya finished the over with two more in a 32-run 13th over and Punjab looked at 300. But pace bowler Prince Yadav took down Connolly and Arya fell three balls later in the next over to miss out on a century. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL Mohsin dismissed skipper Shreyas Iyer for five, but Australia's Marcus Stoinis steered the team to a mammoth total with his 16-ball 29. Mitchell Marsh, who hit 40, and Ayush Badoni (35) handed Lucknow a brisk start and Pant hit 43 but regular wickets and the ever-increasing run rate kept the team behind the chase. Markram hit a valiant 22-ball 42 and despite a few dropped catches from Punjab fielders, Lucknow lost their third straight match.

Playing at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur in New Chandigarh, PBKS beat LSG by 54 runs and now have five wins in the tournament. With the win, Punjab remain the only unbeaten side in the IPL 2026 as they march towards the Playoffs.&nbsp;

IPL 2026: Priyansh, Connolly help Punjab Kings continue dazzling form, beat LSG to cement top spot

From PBKS vs LSG to SRH vs DC here are five innings with most sixes in an IPL history. The latest to join the list was PBKS vs LSG with 21 sixes as Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly were in great form. 

From PBKS vs LSG to SRH vs DC, 5 innings with most sixes in an IPL history

Former Australia fast bowler Brett Lee has heaped praises on Marcus Stoinis after the all-rounder produced a stunning show in Mohali the other night to help his team gain two points. The right-handed Stoinis scored 72 from 40 balls in the first innings, hitting six fours and five sixes, and then picked up one wicket – the big one of PBKS captain Shikhar Dhawan before leaving the field due to a thumb injury.

His performance, alongside batting displays from several other players led to LSG registering the second-highest team total in IPL history – 257 for five in 20 overs. After the game, Lee, who also had played for Punjab in the past, said looking at Stoinis and how he deals with his game, he won’t be surprised if Marcus gets to captain a team in future.&nbsp;

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Lee added Stoinis is someone, who has a great cricketing brain, and his appetite for success makes him a strong contender for a future skipper. While speaking at Jio Cinema, Lee said,

“He (Marcus Stoinis) is a captain in the making. He has got a great cricket brain. Look how relaxed he is around the team. He is a freak, that is the best way to describe him. He performs with the bat and the ball, and his throwing arm is very powerful,” the former Aussie bowler said.&nbsp;

Adding that the Aussie all-rounder is a complete package, and with the way he showed his class against Punjab, Stoinis cashed in with that performance.

“He also takes good catches. He is a complete package. But last tonight, he showed his class. This was a time when the team went from a low, slow and hard wicket at home to a wicket where the ball was coming nicely on the bat. So, he definitely cashed in tonight,” Lee added.

Batting first, four of LSG's batters crossed the forty-run-mark, with two of them, including Marcus and Kyle Mayers, also competing fifties. Incredible knocks from both Ayush Badoni and Nicholas Pooran saw the touring team put up a record-breaking total on the board.

In the second innings, LSG bowlers were right on top from the word go, picking up wickets at crucial junctures. Though they conceded runs on that good batting track, tight bowling and excellent fielding ensured LSG remain on the winning side.

With two more points to their kitty, Lucknow now sit in the second spot with ten points from eight games.&nbsp;

Former Australia fast bowler Brett Lee has heaped praises on Marcus Stoinis after the all-rounder produced a stunning show in Mohali the other night to help his team gain two points.

Former Australia fast bowler Brett Lee has heaped praises on Marcus Stoinis after the all-rounder produced a stunning show in Mohali the other night to help his team gain two points. The right-handed Stoinis scored 72 from 40 balls in the first innings, hitting six fours and five sixes, and then picked up one wicket – the big one of PBKS captain Shikhar Dhawan before leaving the field due to a thumb injury. His performance, alongside batting displays from several other players led to LSG registering the second-highest team total in IPL history – 257 for five in 20 overs. After the game, Lee, who also had played for Punjab in the past, said looking at Stoinis and how he deals with his game, he won’t be surprised if Marcus gets to captain a team in future. ALSO READ: IPL 2023: Punjab batting coach Wasim Jaffer backs bowlers to come back stronger after Mohali annihilation Lee added Stoinis is someone, who has a great cricketing brain, and his appetite for success makes him a strong contender for a future skipper. While speaking at Jio Cinema, Lee said, “He (Marcus Stoinis) is a captain in the making. He has got a great cricket brain. Look how relaxed he is around the team. He is a freak, that is the best way to describe him. He performs with the bat and the ball, and his throwing arm is very powerful,” the former Aussie bowler said. Adding that the Aussie all-rounder is a complete package, and with the way he showed his class against Punjab, Stoinis cashed in with that performance. “He also takes good catches. He is a complete package. But last tonight, he showed his class. This was a time when the team went from a low, slow and hard wicket at home to a wicket where the ball was coming nicely on the bat. So, he definitely cashed in tonight,” Lee added. Batting first, four of LSG's batters crossed the forty-run-mark, with two of them, including Marcus and Kyle Mayers, also competing fifties. Incredible knocks from both Ayush Badoni and Nicholas Pooran saw the touring team put up a record-breaking total on the board. In the second innings, LSG bowlers were right on top from the word go, picking up wickets at crucial junctures. Though they conceded runs on that good batting track, tight bowling and excellent fielding ensured LSG remain on the winning side. With two more points to their kitty, Lucknow now sit in the second spot with ten points from eight games.

IPL 2023: 'He has got a great cricket brain, he is a captain in making' - Brett Lee praises THIS LSG player

Following the annihilation at the hands of Lucknow Super Giants in Mohali on Friday night, Punjab Kings batting&nbsp;coach Wasim Jaffer backed his bowlers to come back stronger, saying there are no serious issues as such&nbsp;as this line-up defended a few totals in the past.&nbsp;

Batting first, Lucknow hammered 257 for five – the second-highest total in IPL history and beat hosts PBKS by 51 runs. Barring Rahul Chahar, who conceded 29 from four overs, every bowler went over 12 runs per over.

Starting with Kyle Mayers, who continued his excellent run at the top – hitting yet another fifty, other LSG batters also showed up and scored runs at will. While Ayush Badoni and Nicholas Pooran came close to scoring fifties, hitting 43 and 45, respectively, all-rounder Marcus Stoinis was the star of the night – who scored 72 off 40 balls, hitting six fours and five sixes, and also picked up Shikhar Dhawan’s wicket.

The onslaught saw several records getting broken as Lucknow walked away with a win in the end.

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After the match, Jaffer, while speaking with the media, said,

"Don't think there are any serious concerns (about the bowling attack) because they had thrice defended scores in tough conditions. Be it against Mumbai or Rajasthan, even in the earlier Kolkata game. The bowling unit has always performed for us this season. Today was one of those days when everything clicked for the opposition, and we were a bit clueless. Our bowlers will come back strong," Jaffer said.&nbsp;

Shedding light on what could have been done to avoid getting hit for so many runs in the first innings, Jaffer said the bowlers could have gone for Plan B – that was to bowl slower balls keeping in mind the longer boundaries. Adding that the opponents executed the same plan, and that, it did work for them.&nbsp;

"Perhaps we could have gone to Plan B a bit more. Like using the slower balls a lot more and using the longer boundary consistently. They (LSG) did this a lot more effectively, and it worked for them. But again, most of their shots were clearing the boundary quite easily, so we have to give them credit for that," Jaffer added.

Talking about Dhawan’s decision to bowl first, which after the first innings total received some flak, Jaffer backed his side’s skipper, saying several factors led to that decision. He also mentioned how the latest trend of teams opting to chase after winning the toss had little role in making this call.

"It is a trend for IPL sides to opt for chasing after winning the toss. Dew was obviously a factor too. We had seen it during practice and that was a reason as well. But when the opposition gets to 257, it's always tough to chase. They got a fast start in the powerplay and never slowed down at any stage. You have to give them credit," Jaffer said.

Punjab Kings will next face Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk on April 30th.&nbsp;

Following the annihilation at the hands of Lucknow Super Giants in Mohali on Friday night, Punjab Kings batting coach Wasim Jaffer backed his bowlers to come back stronger, saying there are no serious issues as such as this line-up defended a few totals in the past.

Following the annihilation at the hands of Lucknow Super Giants in Mohali on Friday night, Punjab Kings batting coach Wasim Jaffer backed his bowlers to come back stronger, saying there are no serious issues as such as this line-up defended a few totals in the past. Batting first, Lucknow hammered 257 for five – the second-highest total in IPL history and beat hosts PBKS by 51 runs. Barring Rahul Chahar, who conceded 29 from four overs, every bowler went over 12 runs per over. Starting with Kyle Mayers, who continued his excellent run at the top – hitting yet another fifty, other LSG batters also showed up and scored runs at will. While Ayush Badoni and Nicholas Pooran came close to scoring fifties, hitting 43 and 45, respectively, all-rounder Marcus Stoinis was the star of the night – who scored 72 off 40 balls, hitting six fours and five sixes, and also picked up Shikhar Dhawan’s wicket. The onslaught saw several records getting broken as Lucknow walked away with a win in the end. ALSO READ: IPL 2023: LSG down PBKS by 56 runs on home turf after milestone performance with bat After the match, Jaffer, while speaking with the media, said, "Don't think there are any serious concerns (about the bowling attack) because they had thrice defended scores in tough conditions. Be it against Mumbai or Rajasthan, even in the earlier Kolkata game. The bowling unit has always performed for us this season. Today was one of those days when everything clicked for the opposition, and we were a bit clueless. Our bowlers will come back strong," Jaffer said. Shedding light on what could have been done to avoid getting hit for so many runs in the first innings, Jaffer said the bowlers could have gone for Plan B – that was to bowl slower balls keeping in mind the longer boundaries. Adding that the opponents executed the same plan, and that, it did work for them. "Perhaps we could have gone to Plan B a bit more. Like using the slower balls a lot more and using the longer boundary consistently. They (LSG) did this a lot more effectively, and it worked for them. But again, most of their shots were clearing the boundary quite easily, so we have to give them credit for that," Jaffer added. Talking about Dhawan’s decision to bowl first, which after the first innings total received some flak, Jaffer backed his side’s skipper, saying several factors led to that decision. He also mentioned how the latest trend of teams opting to chase after winning the toss had little role in making this call. "It is a trend for IPL sides to opt for chasing after winning the toss. Dew was obviously a factor too. We had seen it during practice and that was a reason as well. But when the opposition gets to 257, it's always tough to chase. They got a fast start in the powerplay and never slowed down at any stage. You have to give them credit," Jaffer said. Punjab Kings will next face Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk on April 30th.

IPL 2023: Punjab batting coach Wasim Jaffer backs bowlers to come back stronger after Mohali annihilation

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) were at their fluent best on Friday, April 28 after they beat hosts Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 56 runs in match 38 of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The LSG batters were at the top of their game after they recorded the highest total of the season, which also turned out to be the second-highest in the tournament’s history. LSG put on 257/5 in their 20 overs before PBKS were bowled out for 201 and lost the contest by 56 runs at the PCA Stadium in Mohali.

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Chasing 258, was always a tall order for Punjab Kings (PBKS) despite having returning skipper Shikhar Dhawan and Liam Livingstone in the team. It was not a good start for them as the skipper was dismissed in the first over which made the task vulnerable. Atharva Taide then took the initiative into his own hands as he turned the screws with a well-made 66 off 36. His innings consisted of 8 fours and 2 sixes but could take the hosts any closer to the win.

Although there were useful contributions by the middle-order batters, PBKS could only reach the 201-run mark. The likes of Sikandar Raza (36), Liam Livingstone 23), Sam Curran (21) and Jitesh Sharma all got starts but could help their side to the win.

Yash Thakur was the pick of the bowlers for LSG as he ended with four wickets while Naveen-ul-Haq scalped three wickets. Ravi Bishnoi and two and Marcus Stoinis were also amongst the wickets that saw PBKS get bowled out and therefore handed LSG a 56-run win.

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<h2>LSG demolish PBKS bowling</h2>

Put into bat first, LSG were at their fluent best as openers Kyle Mayers and KL Rahul (12) took the attack on PBKS as they put together an opening partnership of 41. Mayers scored the third-highest fifty in the IPL 2023 after it took only 20 balls for him which also saw him score 4 sixes and 7 fours. Mayers was hitting the ball all over the park as he took on Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada and Gurnoor Brar.

After Mayers was dismissed in the sixth over, it was Ayush Badoni (43 off 24) and Stoinis who took charge of the innings. They both put together an 89-run stand for the third wicket where Badoni scored 3 sixes and 3 fours. Stoinis also scored 5 sixes and 6 fours in his marathon innings that took LSG over 200.

This was also the second time in the history of IPL that a team has scored 250 plus with Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) total of 263 still the highest in the competition’s history.

Lucknow Super Giants will next take on Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at home in Lucknow as they keep pace with other teams to make the playoffs as league leaders. The contest will take place on Monday, 1 May while they will also face Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the same venue on Wednesday. On the flip side, Punjab will look to return back to winning ways when they take on Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday, April 30.

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Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) were at their fluent best on Friday, April 28 after they beat hosts Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 56 runs in match 38 of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) were at their fluent best on Friday, April 28 after they beat hosts Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 56 runs in match 38 of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The LSG batters were at the top of their game after they recorded the highest total of the season, which also turned out to be the second-highest in the tournament’s history. LSG put on 257/5 in their 20 overs before PBKS were bowled out for 201 and lost the contest by 56 runs at the PCA Stadium in Mohali. That's that from Match 38 of #TATAIPL @LucknowIPL win by 56 runs and add two more points to their tally. Scorecard - https://t.co/6If1I4omN0 #TATAIPL #PBKSvLSG #IPL2023 pic.twitter.com/2UNvh6t7mT — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 28, 2023 × PBKS never in contest Chasing 258, was always a tall order for Punjab Kings (PBKS) despite having returning skipper Shikhar Dhawan and Liam Livingstone in the team. It was not a good start for them as the skipper was dismissed in the first over which made the task vulnerable. Atharva Taide then took the initiative into his own hands as he turned the screws with a well-made 66 off 36. His innings consisted of 8 fours and 2 sixes but could take the hosts any closer to the win. Although there were useful contributions by the middle-order batters, PBKS could only reach the 201-run mark. The likes of Sikandar Raza (36), Liam Livingstone 23), Sam Curran (21) and Jitesh Sharma all got starts but could help their side to the win. Yash Thakur was the pick of the bowlers for LSG as he ended with four wickets while Naveen-ul-Haq scalped three wickets. Ravi Bishnoi and two and Marcus Stoinis were also amongst the wickets that saw PBKS get bowled out and therefore handed LSG a 56-run win. ALSO READ | 'None have spoken up': Vinesh Phogat launches scathing attack on Indian cricketers amid wrestlers vs WFI row LSG demolish PBKS bowling Put into bat first, LSG were at their fluent best as openers Kyle Mayers and KL Rahul (12) took the attack on PBKS as they put together an opening partnership of 41. Mayers scored the third-highest fifty in the IPL 2023 after it took only 20 balls for him which also saw him score 4 sixes and 7 fours. Mayers was hitting the ball all over the park as he took on Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada and Gurnoor Brar. After Mayers was dismissed in the sixth over, it was Ayush Badoni (43 off 24) and Stoinis who took charge of the innings. They both put together an 89-run stand for the third wicket where Badoni scored 3 sixes and 3 fours. Stoinis also scored 5 sixes and 6 fours in his marathon innings that took LSG over 200. This was also the second time in the history of IPL that a team has scored 250 plus with Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) total of 263 still the highest in the competition’s history. Lucknow Super Giants will next take on Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at home in Lucknow as they keep pace with other teams to make the playoffs as league leaders. The contest will take place on Monday, 1 May while they will also face Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the same venue on Wednesday. On the flip side, Punjab will look to return back to winning ways when they take on Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday, April 30. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IPL 2023: LSG down PBKS by 56 runs on home turf after milestone performance with bat

Lucknow Super Giants were at their fluent best as they demolished Punjab Kings (PBKS), bowlers, all over the park to register the highest total of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 campaign. Aided by the brilliant Marcus Stoinis (73 off 40), Kyle Mayers (54 off 24) and Nicholas Pooran (45 off 19), LSG showed no mercy on the opposition camp to register the second-highest total in IPL history.

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Put into bat first, LSG were at their fluent best as openers Kyle Mayers and KL Rahul (12) took the attack on PBKS as they put together an opening partnership of 41. Mayers scored the third-highest fifty in the IPL 2023 after it took only 20 balls for him which also saw him score 4 sixes and 7 fours. Mayers was hitting the ball all over the park as he took on Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada and Gurnoor Brar.

After Mayers was dismissed in the sixth over, it was Ayush Badoni (43 off 24) and Stoinis who took charge of the innings. They both put together an 89-run stand for the third wicket where Badoni scored 3 sixes and 3 fours. Stoinis also scored 5 sixes and 6 fours in his marathon innings that took LSG over 200.

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At the end of the innings, Pooran took over the initiative and look set to break the record for the highest total in IPL history. However, Pooran’s wicket in the 19th over saw LSG miss out on the total with Krunal Pandya (5 off 2) and Deepak Hooda (11 off 6) ending the innings at 257/5.

Arshdeep bowled with tight lines in the last over, he gave 11 runs but took the wicket of Pooran in 19.4 overs. Pooran scored 45 off just 19 balls with seven sixes and one six.

This was also the second time in the history of IPL that a team has scored 250 plus with Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) total of 263 still the highest in the competition’s history. RCB recorded the total on 23 April 2013 against Pune Warriors India.

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Lucknow Super Giants were at their fluent best as they demolished Punjab Kings (PBKS), bowlers, all over the park to register the highest total of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 campaign.

Lucknow Super Giants were at their fluent best as they demolished Punjab Kings (PBKS), bowlers, all over the park to register the highest total of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 campaign. Aided by the brilliant Marcus Stoinis (73 off 40), Kyle Mayers (54 off 24) and Nicholas Pooran (45 off 19), LSG showed no mercy on the opposition camp to register the second-highest total in IPL history. Innings Break! 72 from Stoinis 54 from Mayers 45 from Pooran 43 from Badoni@LucknowIPL put up a mammoth total of 257/5 on the board. Scorecard - https://t.co/6If1I4omN0 #TATAIPL #PBKSvLSG #IPL2023 pic.twitter.com/gA9r66lddP — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 28, 2023 × Put into bat first, LSG were at their fluent best as openers Kyle Mayers and KL Rahul (12) took the attack on PBKS as they put together an opening partnership of 41. Mayers scored the third-highest fifty in the IPL 2023 after it took only 20 balls for him which also saw him score 4 sixes and 7 fours. Mayers was hitting the ball all over the park as he took on Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada and Gurnoor Brar. After Mayers was dismissed in the sixth over, it was Ayush Badoni (43 off 24) and Stoinis who took charge of the innings. They both put together an 89-run stand for the third wicket where Badoni scored 3 sixes and 3 fours. Stoinis also scored 5 sixes and 6 fours in his marathon innings that took LSG over 200. ALSO READ | 'None have spoken up': Vinesh Phogat launches scathing attack on Indian cricketers amid wrestlers vs WFI row At the end of the innings, Pooran took over the initiative and look set to break the record for the highest total in IPL history. However, Pooran’s wicket in the 19th over saw LSG miss out on the total with Krunal Pandya (5 off 2) and Deepak Hooda (11 off 6) ending the innings at 257/5. Arshdeep bowled with tight lines in the last over, he gave 11 runs but took the wicket of Pooran in 19.4 overs. Pooran scored 45 off just 19 balls with seven sixes and one six. This was also the second time in the history of IPL that a team has scored 250 plus with Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) total of 263 still the highest in the competition’s history. RCB recorded the total on 23 April 2013 against Pune Warriors India. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IPL 2023: LSG batters demolish PBKS in Mohali with 257/5; miss out on record total

PBKS vs LSG ticket booking online: Punjab Kings will take on Lucknow Super Giants in the 38th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Friday, April 28. Both teams have played 7 matches so far and won 4 of them. Punjab Kings are coming off a terrific victory against Mumbai Indians in their last match. They won the last game by 13 runs after posting a mammoth target of 215 runs in 20 overs. On the other hand, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) lost their previous match to Gujarat Titans. Both teams will look forward to adding crucial two points to their account after winning the upcoming match.

<h2>PBKS vs LSG ticket booking online: How to book through BookMyShow</h2>

If you want to book tickets for the PBKS vs LSG match, you can use either the BookMyShow app or Paytm. To book through BookMyShow, you need to open the app or website and sign up or log in. Then go to the ‘Sports’ tab and select ‘Cricket’ or search for the PBKS vs LSG match and choose seats.

The booking price may vary according to the seats you choose. After selecting your seats, you can choose to have the tickets home delivered or to collect them from the booking counter during the match day itself. Finally, make the payment through UPI, debit, credit card, internet banking, or other options, and you will receive a confirmation by email or SMS.

<h2>How to book through Paytm?</h2>

To book through Paytm, open the app and scroll down to the ‘Ticket Booking’ section or search for the PBKS vs LSG IPL match and choose your seats from the seat map. Then make the payment via UPI, Paytm wallet, or other methods. You will receive a booking confirmation on your registered mobile number and email.

<h2>PBKS vs LSG match details</h2>

The match between Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants will be played on Friday, April 28. The match will be played at Inderjit Singh Bindra Stadium in Mohali at 7:30 PM IST. To catch the active live on mobile &amp; TV, you can log in to the JioCinema app and website. 
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PBKS vs LSG ticket booking online: Punjab Kings will take on Lucknow Super Giants in the 38th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Friday, April 28. Both teams have played 7 matches so far and won 4 of them.

PBKS vs LSG ticket booking online: Punjab Kings will take on Lucknow Super Giants in the 38th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Friday, April 28. Both teams have played 7 matches so far and won 4 of them. Punjab Kings are coming off a terrific victory against Mumbai Indians in their last match. They won the last game by 13 runs after posting a mammoth target of 215 runs in 20 overs. On the other hand, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) lost their previous match to Gujarat Titans. Both teams will look forward to adding crucial two points to their account after winning the upcoming match. PBKS vs LSG ticket booking online: How to book through BookMyShow If you want to book tickets for the PBKS vs LSG match, you can use either the BookMyShow app or Paytm. To book through BookMyShow, you need to open the app or website and sign up or log in. Then go to the ‘Sports’ tab and select ‘Cricket’ or search for the PBKS vs LSG match and choose seats. The booking price may vary according to the seats you choose. After selecting your seats, you can choose to have the tickets home delivered or to collect them from the booking counter during the match day itself. Finally, make the payment through UPI, debit, credit card, internet banking, or other options, and you will receive a confirmation by email or SMS. How to book through Paytm? To book through Paytm, open the app and scroll down to the ‘Ticket Booking’ section or search for the PBKS vs LSG IPL match and choose your seats from the seat map. Then make the payment via UPI, Paytm wallet, or other methods. You will receive a booking confirmation on your registered mobile number and email. PBKS vs LSG match details The match between Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants will be played on Friday, April 28. The match will be played at Inderjit Singh Bindra Stadium in Mohali at 7:30 PM IST. To catch the active live on mobile & TV, you can log in to the JioCinema app and website.

PBKS vs LSG ticket booking online: How to book tickets for Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants match

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 20 runs on Friday (April 29) as they bagged crucial two points to move up on the points table. The KL Rahul-led side successfully defended a total of 153 runs to bag their second win in a row. While the batters didn't live up to the expectations, the bowlers were on the money for Lucknow Super Giants.

Skipper Rahul was not happy after the poor show from his batters in the first innings at the MCA Stadium in Pune as he slammed them for throwing away their wickets cheaply in the middle overs. Rahul said LSG batters played 'stupid cricket' and revealed he was fuming at the end of the first innings as he thought his side could have scored 20-30 more runs.

Batting first, Lucknow Super Giants got off to a shaky start as they lost Rahul cheaply on 6 off 11 balls before opener Quinton de Kock (46) combined with Deepak Hooda (34) to put on an 85-run stand for the second wicket on a difficult pitch. However, after the duo's departure, LSG lost the likes of Krunal Pandya (7), Marcus Stoinis (1) and Ayush Badoni (4) in quick succession as none of them managed to forge a partnership.

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"I was disappointed and fuming at the end of the first innings. We played stupid cricket with the bat," Rahul said at the post-match presentation as he slammed his middle-order batters for their poor show.

"We need to get better with the bat. Half-time, when Quinny and Deepak were batting. They paced it really, really well to get to 60 in 9 overs on a tricky wicket. Had we batted smartly, we could have gotten to 180-190.

"I think we just need to be smarter at reading the game. If we could not have played too many shots, we could have done better. We have been good on the field and good with the ball. Just need to keep repeating the good things," the LSG skipper added.

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Late cameos from Mohsin Khan (13 off 6) and Dushmantha Chameera (17 off 10) saw LSG post a fighting total of 153 runs on the board in 20 overs. In reply, Punjab Kings could only manage 133/8 in 20 overs as they fell short by 20 runs in the run chase.

Debutant Mohsin impressed with the ball for LSG as he finished with a three-wicket haul while the likes of Chameera and Krunal picked up two wickets apiece to hand LSG a second consecutive victory this season.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 20 runs on Friday (April 29) as they bagged crucial two points to move up on the points table. The KL Rahul-led side successfully defended a total of 153 runs to bag their second win in a row.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 20 runs on Friday (April 29) as they bagged crucial two points to move up on the points table. The KL Rahul-led side successfully defended a total of 153 runs to bag their second win in a row. While the batters didn't live up to the expectations, the bowlers were on the money for Lucknow Super Giants. Skipper Rahul was not happy after the poor show from his batters in the first innings at the MCA Stadium in Pune as he slammed them for throwing away their wickets cheaply in the middle overs. Rahul said LSG batters played 'stupid cricket' and revealed he was fuming at the end of the first innings as he thought his side could have scored 20-30 more runs. Batting first, Lucknow Super Giants got off to a shaky start as they lost Rahul cheaply on 6 off 11 balls before opener Quinton de Kock (46) combined with Deepak Hooda (34) to put on an 85-run stand for the second wicket on a difficult pitch. However, after the duo's departure, LSG lost the likes of Krunal Pandya (7), Marcus Stoinis (1) and Ayush Badoni (4) in quick succession as none of them managed to forge a partnership. Also Read: KL Rahul triumphs over good friend Mayank Agarwal as LSG beat PBKS by 20 runs "I was disappointed and fuming at the end of the first innings. We played stupid cricket with the bat," Rahul said at the post-match presentation as he slammed his middle-order batters for their poor show. "We need to get better with the bat. Half-time, when Quinny and Deepak were batting. They paced it really, really well to get to 60 in 9 overs on a tricky wicket. Had we batted smartly, we could have gotten to 180-190. "I think we just need to be smarter at reading the game. If we could not have played too many shots, we could have done better. We have been good on the field and good with the ball. Just need to keep repeating the good things," the LSG skipper added. Also Read: 'Hope they start scoring runs' - Ganguly backs under-fire duo Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma to regain form Late cameos from Mohsin Khan (13 off 6) and Dushmantha Chameera (17 off 10) saw LSG post a fighting total of 153 runs on the board in 20 overs. In reply, Punjab Kings could only manage 133/8 in 20 overs as they fell short by 20 runs in the run chase. Debutant Mohsin impressed with the ball for LSG as he finished with a three-wicket haul while the likes of Chameera and Krunal picked up two wickets apiece to hand LSG a second consecutive victory this season.

'We played stupid cricket, I was fuming': KL Rahul slams LSG batters for poor show against PBKS in IPL 2022

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