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LSG vs PBKS LIVE: Great start for PBKS

Punjab Kings have made the ideal start to their run chase, and they have Prabhsimran Singh to thank for it. 45 runs off 20 balls, 5 fours and 3 sixes. PBKS going at over 10 runs an over at the moment, and captain Shreyas Iyer has had time to settle in.

PBKS 62/1 (6)

LSG vs PBKS LIVE: Prabhsimran on fire!

More boundaries for Prabhsimran! Into the 40s now, the young wicket-keeper batter. Connecting really well today. Playing the field, picks up two boundaries off Ravi Bishnoi’s bowling. One over long-on, and then over deep mid-wicket.

LSG vs PBKS LIVE: Digvesh back in

Digvesh Rathi comes back into the attack, and is slammed for two boundaries. One by Prabhsimran, and then Shreyas finishes the over by slapping it through the covers. Great shot. 10 runs off the over.

PBKS 47/1 (5)

LSG vs PBKS LIVE: Sunil Gavaskar furious

The umpire intervened there, giving a warning to Digvesh for that send-off and celebration. Sunil Gavaskar is not happy either. “Do the batters give such a send-off after hitting a boundary?” says the reputed commentator.

LSG vs PBKS LIVE: GONE!

Rishabh Pant brings on young spinner Digvesh Rathi in the third over, and the gamble has paid off! Priyansh Arya departs! Very brutal, controversial dig by Digvesh, gives a send-off to Priyansh. Seemed like it was something to do with his paycheck.

PBKS 26/1 (2.5)

LSG vs PBKS LIVE: 4 more!

Prabhsimran Singh is on a roll. Picks up his second boundary, once again cut through third man. Nearly goes all the way, one bounce into the fence. PBKS off to a quick start here!

PBKS 20/2 (2)

IPL 2025 LIVE: 4, 6!

Prabhsimran Singh, beautifully timed. Searching for some runs, that’s a good start. Beautiful cover drive, first boundary conceded by Shardul Thakur. “Very satisfying” says Sunil Gavaskar, speaking about the shot.

Next ball, SIX! Upper cut all the way.

PBKS 11/0 (0.5)

LSG vs PBKS LIVE: Here come the batters

Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh out to open the batting again for Punjab Kings. Priyansh played a superb knock in the first game. Prabhsimran will be hoping to cash in today, after failing to score big in the first game. Shardul Thakur opening the bowling for LSG.

PBKS 1/0 (0.2)

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LSG vs PBKS, IPL 2025 LIVE: Will Priyansh Arya fire?

Focus now on PBKS batters. Priyansh Arya starred in the first game, while Shreyas Iyer was magnificent. They’ll hope to play well again to help Punjab Kings chase it down. 

Arshdeep Singh confirms that PBKS will need to bat really well to chase this down, and hinted that it could be close finish.

LSG vs PBKS LIVE: LSG finish on 171

A terrific final over by Arshdeep. Good total for LSG. They’ve managed to recover from a disastrous start, thanks to good knocks by Pooran, Badoni and Samad. It is definitely a total that they can fight with on a ground like Ekana. Punjab Kings will fancy their chances, though!

LSG 171/7 (20 overs)

PBKS Target: 172

LSG vs PBKS LIVE: One more!

Arshdeep Singh has bounced back remarkably! Gets Abdul Samad’s wicket as well. Switches up his length, goes for the wide yorker. Samad tries to slice it, but gets no timing. Straight to Priyansh Arya standing at short third-man. Poor final over LSG.

LSG 167/7 (19.4)

LSG vs PBKS LIVE: Well played Badoni

Ayush Badoni has played a great knock. Came out to bat when LSG were under serious pressure, at 35/3 inside the powerplay. Has held one end right to the end, and delivered a good innings of 41 off 32 balls.

LSG 166/6 (19.2)

LSG vs PBKS LIVE: OUT!

Ayush Badoni departs! Arshdeep Singh strikes back with his second wicket of the game. Badoni tries to go for the six, but the Ekana is a big stadium to try and clear. Glenn Maxwell present at long-on, he won’t drop catches.

LSG 166/6 (19.2)

LSG vs PBKS LIVE: Great 19th over!

Marco Jansen, top stuff in the penultimate over. Nails his yorkers and slower ones. Finishes with figures of 1/28 in 4 overs. Under the radar, great spell by the South African speedster. LSG have one over to try and finish off in style.

LSG 164/5 (19)

LSG vs PBKS LIVE: 20 off the over!

20 runs off Arshdeep’s over! India’s No. 1 wicket-taker in T20Is sent to the cleaners. What a cameo Samad is playing here. 23 runs off just 7 balls. Two overs to go, can LSG get to 180? Badoni is also going well at the other end, and nearing a half-century.

LSG 156/5 (18)

LSG vs PBKS LIVE: Samad, Badoni WOW!

The young Indians are going berserk! First an excellent shot by Badoni, cut away through gully for 4! Two balls later, Samad is tearing it apart! Huge six over mid-wicket, and then reverse scooped for 4! LSG cross 150!

LSG 155/4 (17.5)

LSG vs PBKS, IPL 2025 LIVE: 11 off Chahal’s final over

Yuzvendra Chahal finishes his spell. 11 runs off the final over, 36 in total. But a much more improved showing today. Did pick up the very crucial wicket of Nicholas Pooran along the way. 

LSG 136/5 (17)

LSG vs PBKS LIVE: Badoni goes BANG!

Ayush Badoni to the party! Comes down the track, takes the attack to Yuzi Chahal, gets 6 runs. Handsome shot by the talented batter from Delhi. Need a few more of these shots if LSG want to post a total of 170+.

LSG 133/5 (16.4)

LSG vs PBKS LIVE: Pressure on young batters

SIX! What a start for Abdul Samad. Slashes it over the deep point region for a maximum. LSG need a big finish here, and the responsibility is on two young Indian batters, Samad and Badoni. Arshdeep still has two overs left, but Chahal will finish his spell first.

LSG 125/5 (16)

LSG vs PBKS LIVE: OUT!

GONE! David Miller is out! Half the LSG batters are back into the dugout. Great switch up by Marco Jansen, thick edge by David Miller and caught behind by Prabhsimran. Punjab Kings pick up a vital, vital wicket.

LSG 119/5 (15.5)

LSG vs PBKS LIVE: 4, 4 Miller!

David Miller is getting into his groove. Glenn Maxwell is into the attack, and the South African is dishing out the shots. First one timed towards square-leg, the second one through mid-wicket. Superb timing!

LSG 117/4 (15)

LSG vs PBKS LIVE: Terrific shot

FOUR! Cover drive from David Miller, placed and timed to perfection. First boundary for the South African. Exquisitely played. “Why does a cover drive look so gorgeous when a left-hander plays it?” says Sunil Gavaskar on commentary.

LSG 107/4 (13.4)

LSG vs PBKS LIVE: SIX!

Ayush Badoni! Second maximum of the day for the diminutive right-hander. Thumped over extra cover, all the way for 6 to end Lockie Ferguson’s over. 100 up for LSG in 13 overs. They need a partnership between these two players here.

LSG 101/4 (13)

LSG vs PBKS LIVE: Great over by Chahal

Yuzvendra Chahal with a masterful over. Concedes just 3 runs and picks up the huge, huge wicket of Nicholas Pooran. LSG were stitching a partnership but that has been cut short. Miller and Badoni now at the crease.

LSG 91/4 (12)

LSG vs PBKS LIVE: CHAHAL STRIKES!

Nicholas Pooran is gone! Yuzvendra Chahal with his first wicket for Punjab Kings! Pooran tries to go big, doesn’t get the timing whatsoever. Finds the fielder at long-off, where Glenn Maxwell is as safe as houses.

LSG 89/4 (11.3)

LSG vs PBKS, IPL 2025 LIVE: SIX, Pooran!

Nicky P enters the 40s! Flat six, brilliantly timed by the left-hander. Pitched short by Stoinis, flick of the wrists and pummelled over the point boundary. And the next one goes for 4 more! Pooran now fully in the groove.

LSG 88/3 (11)

LSG vs PBKS LIVE: 4, 4 Pooran!

Nicholas Pooran is looking excellent! Slowly turning up the gears. First a brilliant drive through the covers and then whacks it over Chahal’s head for another 4. Past 30 now, and nearing another half-century. 

LSG 76/3 (10)

LSG vs PBKS LIVE: Chahal into the attack

Yuzvendra Chahal is into the attack. The leg-spinner was bought for Rs 18 crore in the auction, but did not deliver a wicket in the first game. He will hope to put off-field distractions aside, and get the wicket of Pooran here. 

LSG 61/3 (9)

IPL 2025 LIVE: Pooran run-a-ball!

Nicholas Pooran is batting at run-a-ball! 18 runs off 18 balls. How often do you see the Trinidadian brute not going at a crazy strike rate? Well, the situation demands him to be more cautious, and he has big responsibility on his shoulders here.

LSG 61/3 (9)

LSG vs PBKS LIVE: Good over by Stoinis

Marcus Stoinis is brought into the attack by Shreyas Iyer, and delivers a solid ninth over. Concedes just three runs, as LSG continue to struggle with the run-rate. Remember, Ekana is a bowling-friendly pitch, so a total of 160 would be a good one.

LSG 61/3 (9)

LSG vs PBKS LIVE: 50 up for LSG

50 up for LSG. It’s taken them 7.1 overs to get there. And now Ayush Badoni with a maximum! Pace and bounce offered by Lockie, and Badoni hooks it over fine leg, for a 6! Excellent shot by the right-hander.

LSG 56/3 (7.2)

LSG vs PBKS LIVE: Boundaries!

Nicholas Pooran upping the ante! First a deft one down fine leg, and then brings out the slog sweep to pick up 4 more through mid-wicket. Glenn Maxwell was trusted with a second over, but he concedes 10 runs.

LSG 49/3 (7)

LSG vs PBKS, IPL 2025 LIVE: Lowest powerplay score

39 runs. That is the lowest powerplay score by any side in IPL 2025. Incredible start by Punjab Kings, who’ve put the pressure on LSG right from ball 1. Nicholas Pooran is still at the crease for LSG, and he’ll need to carry them out of danger.

LSG 39/3 (6)

LSG vs PBKS LIVE: PANT IS GONE!

GONE! Rishabh Pant flops yet again! Pant plays it aerially down the leg side, sends it straight to the fielder standing at square-leg. Guess who? Yuzvendra Chahal, making his first impact in reddish pink. Glenn Maxwell with the wicket!

LSG 35/3 (4.5)

LSG vs PBKS, IPL 2025 LIVE: LOCKIE STRIKES BACK!

Lockie Ferguson dismantles Aiden Markram’s stumps! Knocked over in style by the Kiwi pacer who hits right back. Markram was looking so good, but it’s a short one. Rishabh Pant joins Nicholas Pooran at the crease now.

Ferguson had bowled a 157.3 kmph ball in the IPL, for GT in 2022.

LSG 33/2 (4)

LSG vs PBKS LIVE: Markram on fire!

Aiden Markram looks in excellent touch! First a boundary straight for 4, then incredible timing for SIX over the off-side. The South African opener looks in great form today. He’s rescuing LSG from the early wicket.

LSG 32/1 (3.4)

LSG vs PBKS, IPL 2025 LIVE: Excellent shots!

Aiden Markram once again! Picks up two more boundaries off Arshdeep’s second over. Beautiful timing. The first one picked back over the bowler’s head, the second one cut beautifully through the off-side.

LSG 19/1 (2.5)

LSG vs PBKS LIVE: 4, Markram!

First boundary for LSG! Much-needed. Good shot, played through mid-wicket for 4. Diving effort from Lockie Ferguson at mid-wicket, and he almost got to the ball. But LSG pick up some valuable runs.

LSG 11/1 (2.1)

LSG vs PBKS LIVE: Ferguson vs Pooran

Clear tactic for Punjab Kings to use Lockie Ferguson against Nicholas Pooran. The Kiwi speedster has dismissed Pooran four times in six meetings. He bowls an excellent first over, gives away just 4 runs.

LSG 7/1 (2)