IPL 2026: Punjab Beat Lucknow by 7 Wickets

In IPL 2026, Punjab Kings delivered a magnificent performance to secure a resounding 7-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants. Batting first, Lucknow posted a total of 196 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Josh Inglis laid a strong foundation for the innings with 72 runs, while Ayush Badoni accelerated the scoring rate by smashing 43 runs off just 18 balls. Towards the end, Abdul Samad dazzled with a quickfire 37 runs. Among the Punjab bowlers, Yuzvendra Chahal played a pivotal role by taking two wickets, while Marco Jansen also claimed two wickets.

Chasing a target of 197 runs, Punjab lost their first wicket early in the innings; however, Prabhsimran Singh played aggressively to score 69 runs. Subsequently, Captain Shreyas Iyer completely turned the match in Punjab's favor with a magnificent century. Remaining unbeaten on 101 runs off just 51 balls, Shreyas Iyer launched a counter-attack against the Lucknow bowlers, smashing 11 fours and 5 sixes. Aided by Suryansh Shedge in the final stages, Punjab successfully chased down the target in just 18 overs.

With this victory, Punjab Kings secured two crucial points on the points table, while Lucknow Super Giants were left disappointed once again due to a failure in their bowling department. Shreyas Iyer's captain's innings stood out as the highlight of the match.