Suspense crime, Digital Desk : Punjab Kings once again exhibited a dominant display during IPL 2023 as they defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 37 runs at Dharamshala, propelling PBKS to second place in the tournament. Very much in line with PBKS’s complete dominance throughout the match, explosive opening spells from Arshdeep Singh, complemented by incredible batting feats, demonstrated exactly the level of control that PBKS displayed throughout the game.

Where The Match Was Won

Powerplay Impact: A splendid performance during the powerplay saw PBKS round off with 66/2, while Arshdeep’s piercing strike on the top order had LSG sitting at 38/3.

Bowling Discipline:  PBKS’s Batting depth resulted in them finishing at a monumental 236/5, with Prabhsimran’s blitz and his late-innings assault provided by Shashank Singh.

Batting Firepower: Leaving LGS with slim chances, Arshdeep rounded off with figures of 3/16, slowly chipping away at LSG’s resolve.

PBKS Innings Breakdown
Powerplay: 66/2, RR: 11.00
Mayank Yadav struggled immensely with both Inglis and Prabhsimran attacking him aggressively.

The PBKS innings got off to a flyer and didn’t slacken.

Middle Overs: 95/1, RR: 10.55
Prabhsimran hit a 30 ball half-century soon backed up by Shreyas Iyer’s consolatory 45.

Death Overs 75/2, RR: 15
Performing his supportive role with immense efficiency, Shashank Singh hit Avesh Khan for 26 runs in one over.

Combine these performances with their highest score ever at Dharamshala, and it’s clear PBKS are in prime form.

LSG Innings Breakdown
Powerplay: 38/3, RR: 6.33
With both Arshdeep and LSG struggling, things were looking bleak with endless possibility for improvement while PBKS piled on the runs.

While Samad and Badoni managed to add 81 runs, they still weren’t able to meet the ever-increasing required run rate.  

And Even With Badoni’s Effort of 74 (Death Overs) (56/2, RR: 11.20) LSG fell short by 37 runs.  

Match Summary: 

Punjab Kings – 236/5 (Prabhsimran – 91, Shreyas – 45, Akash Singh – 2/30)  

Lucknow Super Giants – 199/7 (Badoni – 74, Samad – 45, Arshdeep – 3/16)  

Result: PBKS won by 37 runs.

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