Key Points:
- Punjab Kings secure an 8-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants in Match 13 of IPL 2025.
- Prabhsimran Singh’s explosive 69 and Shreyas Iyer’s unbeaten 52 lead PBKS to a flawless chase.
- Punjab Kings climb to second in the points table, trailing RCB on net run rate.
- Lucknow Super Giants drop to sixth after their second loss of the season.
New Delhi: In a commanding display, Punjab Kings (PBKS) cruised to an 8-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 13 of IPL 2025 at the Ekana Stadium, Lucknow. This win marked PBKS’ second consecutive triumph, propelling them to the second spot in the points table with a net run rate of +1.485, just behind Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
Match Highlights
Lucknow’s Struggle with the Bat
Opting to bowl first, Punjab Kings’ disciplined bowling restricted Lucknow Super Giants to 171/7 in their allotted 20 overs. Arshdeep Singh led the charge with figures of 3/43, dismissing key players like Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran. Glenn Maxwell and Yuzvendra Chahal chipped in with crucial wickets, including that of LSG captain Rishabh Pant.
Ayush Badoni (41 off 33) and Abdul Samad (27 off 12) provided late fireworks, stitching together a quickfire partnership that lifted LSG to a competitive total. However, their efforts couldn’t compensate for the team’s slow start, which saw them reeling at 39/3 by the end of the powerplay.
Punjab’s Flawless Chase
PBKS began their chase steadily despite losing Priyansh Arya early for just 8 runs. Prabhsimran Singh then took center stage, smashing a scintillating half-century off just 23 balls. His aggressive approach ensured PBKS dominated the powerplay, reaching 62/1.
After Prabhsimran’s dismissal for a brilliant 69 off 34 balls, captain Shreyas Iyer (52* off 30) and Nehal Wadhera (43* off 25) joined forces to seal the win emphatically. Their unbeaten partnership of 67 runs off just 37 balls showcased sheer dominance, with Iyer finishing the match in style with a six.
Points Table Update
The victory boosted Punjab Kings to second place in the IPL standings. Both PBKS and RCB remain unbeaten with two wins each, but RCB leads due to their superior net run rate (+2.266). Delhi Capitals also have two wins but trail on net run rate (+1.320). Meanwhile, Lucknow Super Giants slipped to sixth place with a negative net run rate (-0.150), reflecting their struggles.
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +2.266 |
| Punjab Kings | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +1.485 |
| Delhi Capitals | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +1.320 |
| Gujarat Titans | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +0.625 |
| Mumbai Indians | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | +0.309 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -0.150 |
Player of the Match
Prabhsimran Singh was awarded Player of the Match for his explosive innings that set the tone for PBKS’ chase.
Looking Ahead
Punjab Kings’ strong start has established them as early contenders this season, while Lucknow Super Giants will need to regroup quickly to revive their campaign.
