PBKS vs LSG Match 54 Results

6:25 PM IST Arshdeep Singh of Punjab Kings is up for a quick chat now. He says that there was some movement in the starting overs, and he just wanted to extract that, and he is happy that he was successful today. Mentions that in the second inning here in Dharamshala, the weather gets dropped down and that could be the reason for more swing as it gets a bit cold. States that this win gives a lot of confidence to the team, but there are still some areas that need to be improved. Tells that he was just watching and praying to get that ball caught, and Nehal did well in the deep to hold on to that one, and Marsh is a dangerous player, and they just wanted his wicket. Says that there had been a chat before the match about the top three of LSG, as they are the ones who are scoring runs, and they will improve their chances for the win if they take those wickets, and that was the plan, and he is happy that the execution was good. Further adds that they are just taking it day by day and enjoying the present more.

6:19 PM IST And that's a wrap! Punjab Kings complete a season sweep over Lucknow Super Giants, propelling themselves closer to playoff contention with this commanding victory. LSG, meanwhile, drop down to the seventh spot with a 5-6 win-loss record, with their path forward growing increasingly demanding in an already congested mid-table battle. Their playoff aspirations now hang in the balance as competition intensifies in the tournament's critical phase. The Indian Premier League enters a fresh week as the Monday clash sees Sunrisers Hyderabad hosting Delhi Capitals in what promises to be a box-office game in Hyderabad. It is a very crucial match for both sides, especially for Delhi Capitals, as their momentum has taken a hit in the last few games. They would be aiming to get a win to stay in touching distance of the top three. Whereas SRH, sitting second-to-the-bottom of the table, have no option left other than to win all their remaining games. A defeat will completely dash their playoff aspirations. That game will be played on Monday, 5th May, with the first ball scheduled to be bowled at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT). But do make sure you join us an hour earlier for all the exciting pre-match build-up and analysis. Till then, take care, cheers.

6:13 PM IST What a thrilling Sunday double header we have witnessed, from the eastern coast to the snowcapped mountains in the north. In the day game, it was a heart-stopping clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals, where the outcome separated both teams by just 1 run. KKR emerged victorious in that clash and they have kept their playoff hopes alive, still hanging by a thread. For RR, they can only take the positive for taking the game so deep, despite losing half their side too early in a 207-run chase.

6:12 PM IST Prabhsimran Singh of the Punjab Kings is adjudged as the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his scintillating knock of 91 runs off just 48 balls, which included six fours and seven towering sixes. He says that those two points matter the most for them, and his inning was so crucial and thus he is happy. Adds that in his mind, it was there to capitalise on those starts which he was getting, too, in the last season as well, and he changed his mindset this season to play long innings and wanted to score big runs. Talks about the pitch as when he read it, he thought they should have scored over 200 runs, and they were able to do that. Mentions that their team is playing as per the situation, and one of them is always playing a good innings, as it comes an off day for the others. Concludes by saying that they are happy that they are winning.

6:12 PM IST The victorious captain of Punjab Kings, Shreyas Iyer, walks to chat. He begins by saying that he feels elated and says everyone stepped up at the right time. Appreciate Prabhsimran for the way he batted. Adds that all the shots he played were exceptional and soothing to the eyes. Says he just stepped in to win the match and is happy that they have executed it nicely. Also admits that they have been a bit lucky, but the luck has shown with the way everyone has worked behind the scenes. Mentions that everyone stepped up at the right time. Points the way everyone executed their roles was just top notch. Stresses that there's only one thing they need to improve, and that is the awareness in the field of the way they move.

6:05 PM IST The captain of Lucknow Super Giants, Rishabh Pant, reflects that they gave away too many runs and also dropped crucial catches, which hurt them badly. On the surface, he says they expected it to do a bit more. Admits they didn't pick the lengths right on and calls it a part and parcel of the game. On their situation in the points table, he states that the dream is still alive and says that if they win their next three games, they can turn things around. On getting the lower order more game time, he reflects that it makes sense when your top order is batting well. Says they need to take the game deep at times.