IPL 2025: Punjab Kings defeat Lucknow Super Giants by 37 runs

By  News On Air   May 05, 2025

In IPL Cricket, Punjab Kings (PBKS) defeated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 37 runs at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala last night. With this win, Punjab Kings move to the second position in the points table. Chasing the target of 237 runs, Lucknow Super Giants made 199 for 7 in the stipulated 20 overs.

For Lucknow Super Giants, Ayush Badoni with 74 was the top scorer, while Abdul Samad made 45 runs. For Punjab Kings, Arshdeep Singh scalped three wickets, Azmatullah Omarzai took two wickets, Marco Jansen and Yuzvendra Chahal claimed a wicket each.

Earlier, Lucknow Super Giants won the toss and opted to bowl. Batting first, Punjab Kings posted a commanding total of 236 for five in the stipulated twenty overs. Prabhsimran Singh, who smashed a blistering 91, was the top scorer for Punjab Kings. He was declared Player of the Match.

In the first match yesterday, hosts Kolkata Knight Riders just managed to beat Rajasthan Royals by one run at the Eden Gardens. Chasing the target of 207 runs, Rajasthan Royals made 205 for 8 in 20 overs.

Earlier, deciding to bat first, Kolkata made 206 for four in the stipulated 20 overs. Kolkata Knight Riders climbed one place to sixth after yesterday’s win.

Today, Sunrisers Hyderabad will take on Delhi Capitals in Hyderabad. The match will start at 7:30 PM.