Match Result
Punjab Kings
won by 7 wkts
Lucknow Super Giants
LostLSG
196/6(20 ov)
PBKS
200/3(18 ov)
🕐 Sat, 23 May, 2026, 07:30 pm IST
📍 Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
The Lucknow Super Giants versus Punjab Kings clash was an emotional rollercoaster that left fans gasping for breath as the Punjab Kings emerged victorious by 7 wickets in a thrilling IPL 2026 encounter. In the end, it was the Punjab Kings who triumphed, outclassing their opponents in a match that will be etched in the memories of cricket enthusiasts for a long time, with the Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings delivering a captivating spectacle that showcased the very best of T20 cricket in IPL 2026.
The match was a true T20 spectacle, with the Lucknow Super Giants setting a competitive total of 187 after being put in to bat by the Punjab Kings, who won the toss and opted to bowl first at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The home team's innings was marked by a few explosive partnerships, including a blistering stand between Ayush Badoni and Abdul Samad, who took the attack to the Punjab Kings' bowlers in the death overs, propelling their team to a competitive total. However, the Punjab Kings' bowlers managed to stem the flow of runs, picking up crucial wickets in the powerplay to keep the Lucknow Super Giants' scoring rate in check, with Josh Inglis being the standout performer for the home team, playing a scintillating innings that gave his team the momentum they needed to post a challenging total. The Punjab Kings, on the other hand, chased down the target with ease, thanks to a magnificent century from Shreyas Iyer, who played a breathtaking innings to guide his team to victory, as the Lucknow Super Giants struggled to contain the runs, with the Punjab Kings maintaining a high run rate to keep their hopes alive, and with wickets in hand, they capitalized on the scoring opportunities that came their way, making it a memorable Watch IPL 2026 experience.
As the dust settles on this thrilling encounter, fans of the Lucknow Super Giants are left to ponder what could have been, while the Punjab Kings faithful are basking in the glory of a well-deserved victory, and with this result, the Punjab Kings have gained significant momentum in the IPL 2026 season, boosting their chances of making it to the top of the points table. The outcome of this match has significant implications for the season, with the points table set to undergo a significant shuffle, and fans will be eager to see how their teams respond to this result, so be sure to tune in to Watch IPL for more thrilling action from the IPL 2026 season, as the Lucknow Super Giants look to bounce back from this defeat, and the Punjab Kings aim to build on their winning momentum, making the next LSG vs PBKS clash a must-watch encounter.
Full Scorecard
🪙 Toss: punjab kings chose to bowl
🏆 Punjab Kings won by 7 wkts
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Josh Inglis caught out | 72 | 44 | 9 | 2 | 163.6 |
Arshin Kulkarni caught out | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
Nicholas Pooran bowled | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28.6 |
Ayush Badoni stumped | 43 | 18 | 5 | 3 | 238.9 |
Rishabh Pant caught out | 26 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 118.2 |
Abdul Samad* | 37 | 20 | 3 | 3 | 185.0 |
Mukul Choudhary caught out | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.3 |
Arjun Tendulkar* | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arshdeep Singh | 3 | 0 | 52 | 0 | 17.33 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 3 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 9.67 |
| Marco Jansen | 4 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 8.25 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 4 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 6.25 |
| Vijaykumar Vyshak | 3 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 8.67 |
| Shashank Singh | 3 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 9.67 |