The Punjab Kings were riding high on a brilliant win against the Gujarat Titans. They were confident enough to chase the target after winning the toss. Lucknow Super Giants started the match poorly, with in-form Mitchell Marsh getting out on the first ball. Aiden Markram and Nicholas Pooran attempted to stabilize the innings, but PBKS bowlers took three wickets in the powerplay.
However, Ayush Badoni and Nicky P built a steady partnership to stop the collapse. Middle-order batter David Miller struggled, managing just 19 runs off 18 balls. Thanks to crucial contributions from Badoni and Abdul Samad, the Super Giants posted a respectable total of 171. For PBKS, Arshdeep Singh was the standout bowler, taking three crucial wickets.
PBKS had a similar start, with LSG dismissing Priyansh Arya, who had impressed in his debut match. Prabhsimran Singh and captain Shreyas Iyer took charge, rebuilding the innings. Punjab dominated the powerplay, scoring 62 runs in six overs. Prabhsimran smashed a quick half-century in just 23 balls. Before getting out, he ensured his team was on track for a comfortable chase.
That’s exactly what PBKS ended up doing. They promoted Nehal Wadhera, who played for Mumbai Indians last season, up the order. He smashed a quick 43 off just 25 balls, hitting three fours and four sixes. Captain Iyer continued his brilliant form, scoring another half-century and remaining not out in this IPL so far. With back-to-back wins, Punjab now sits comfortably in the top half of the table with four points, alongside DC and RCB.
Fans react to PBKS’ second consecutive win in IPL 2025 against Lucknow Super Giants
Fans expected a tough match between PBKS and LSG, especially at Ekana stadium, where hitting big scores is usually hard. However, after a rather one-sided match, fans are expressing their opinions on social media. While some fans admired Iyer’s captaincy and batting, the same can’t be said about LSG captain Pant.
One fan called the Super Giants a weak team and predicted they wouldn’t make the playoffs. Another fan praised Iyer’s impact on the team. Many also highlighted that he remains unbeaten in this IPL. Here are some of the top fan reactions:
One user criticized Pant for his poor captaincy and batting. Another trolled LSG for their embarrassing loss to PBKS, saying they got overconfident after beating SRH. Many fans believed Punjab had the strongest batting lineup this season. Some also criticized KKR’s managing director for letting go of the player who won them the trophy.
