PBKS vs LSG: The 42nd match of the Indian Premier League 2022 will have Punjab Kings take on Lucknow Super Giants at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. Punjab Kings returned to winning ways with an 11-run win over Chennai Super Kings in the last game.
Shikhar Dhawan starred with the bat as he played a sensational match-winning knock of 88 runs in 59 balls, including 9 fours and 2 sixes. He received valuable support from B Rajapaksa, who also played a stellar knock of 42 runs in 32 balls. Thanks to those contributions, Punjab Kings notched a massive score of 187 runs in the first innings.
Later, they restricted CSK to 176 runs in the second innings. Kagiso Rabada was brilliant both in the powerplay as well as at the death. He returned with sensational figures of 2 for 23 runs in 4 overs. Arshdeep Singh continued to bowl brilliantly at the death. He played a massive role in Punjab’s win, returning with figures of 1 for 23 runs in 4 overs.
On the other hand, Lucknow Super Giants are coming into the game on the back of a 36-run win over Mumbai Indians. KL Rahul notched his second century of the ongoing season in that game. He played a stellar knock of 103 runs in 62 balls, including 12 fours and 4 sixes. However, he lacked support from the other end, still, Lucknow managed to score 168 runs at the end of the first innings.
A collective bowling effort from KL Rahul and Co. then restricted Mumbai Indians to just 132 runs, thereby winning the game by 36 runs. Krunal Pandya was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 3 wickets for 19 runs in 4 overs. Heading into the next game, Lucknow would be keen to continue the winning momentum.
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