21st

Match

IPL No : #

Sat, 15 April 2023, Starts from 7:30 PM

Lucknow Supergiants - 8/159 (20 ov)

Punjab Kings - 8/161 (19.3 ov)

ATAL BIHARI VAJPAYEE EKANA CRICKET STADIUM, Lucknow

Pubjab won by 2 wickets

Lucknow Supergiants innigs
8/159 (20 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
KL Rahul
c sub (NT Ellis) b Arshdeep Singh
741015681132.14 In 2023175155 Career4024340166
KR Mayers
c Harpreet Singh b Harpreet Brar
29342313126.08 In 2023115510 Career12299673
DJ Hooda
lbw b Sikandar Raza
2730066.66 In 20234822 Career12717857
KH Pandya
c Shahrukh Khan b Rabada
18301720105.88 In 20236762 Career139312752
N Pooran
c Shahrukh Khan b Rabada
051000.00 In 2023109711 Career3754225269
MP Stoinis
c †Sharma b Curran
15221102136.36 In 202310288 Career3592298141
Ayush Badoni
not out
51760083.33 In 20237254 Career214169
K Gowtham
c Sikandar Raza b Curran
1720050.00 In 2023701 Career1931313
Yudhvir Singh
c Shahrukh Khan b Curran
031000.00 In 2023000 Career000
Ravi Bishnoi
not out
33100300.00 In 2023600 Career1410
Extras
12 (6w, 1nb, 5lb)
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Total
8/159 (20 overs, 7.95rpo)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
MW Short201005701 In 2023083/14 Career21186
Arshdeep Singh302217730 In 20238455/32 Career48319
K Rabada4034291122 In 20233224/21 Career111621
SM Curran403138921 In 20235354/11 Career45264
Harpreet Brar201015610 In 20232303/19 Career11137
Sikandar Raza2019110220 In 2023294/16 Career1662
RD Chahar302809512 In 20232274/27 Career59465
Punjab Kings innigs
8/161 (19.3 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
A Taide
c Avesh Khan b Yudhvir Singh
033000.00 In 2023000 Career000
P Simran Singh
b Yudhvir Singh
412410100.00 In 202387105 Career151167
MW Short
c Stoinis b Gowtham
34302251154.54 In 202371112 Career137410859
Harpreet Singh
c sub (PN Mankad) b Pandya
22412230100.00 In 20232230 Career4230
Sikandar Raza
c Stoinis b Ravi Bishnoi
57624143139.02 In 20237954 Career7355036
SM Curran
c Pandya b Ravi Bishnoi
615610100.00 In 20237754 Career4884026
JM Sharma
c Rahul b Wood
21040050.00 In 20237993 Career3133115
M Shahrukh Khan
not out
23261012230.00 In 20237164 Career125610570
Harpreet Brar
c †Pooran b Wood
610410150.00 In 20231511 Career12176
K Rabada
not out
041000.00 In 2023000 Career193176
Extras
7 (6w, 1nb, 5lb)
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Total
8/161 (19.3 overs, 8.25rpo)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
Yudhvir Singh3019261140 In 20232112/19 Career211
Avesh Khan302408840 In 20234404/24 Career49380
MA Wood4035291022 In 20238395/14 Career845
K Gowtham4031181012 In 20231192/12 Career19191
KH Pandya3032111632 In 20234293/14 Career65577
Ravi Bishnoi201827720 In 20237413/24 Career42353

Match Summary: 21st Match of IPL 2023 - Lucknow Supergiants vs Punjab Kings

On April 15, 2023, the stage was set at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow for a thrilling encounter between Lucknow Supergiants (LSG) and Punjab Kings (PBKS). The match culminated in a closely contested finish, with Punjab Kings emerging victorious by 2 wickets, chasing down LSG's total in 19.3 overs.

Lucknow Supergiants Innings:

Batting first, Lucknow Supergiants set a target of 160 runs for Punjab Kings, ending their innings with 159 runs at the loss of 8 wickets in 20 overs. The standout performer for LSG was captain KL Rahul, who played an outstanding innings, scoring 74 runs off 101 balls, including 8 boundaries and 1 six. His efforts anchored the innings and provided stability amid regular wickets falling around him.

Kyle Mayers contributed 29 runs from 34 balls with a strike rate of 126.08, while Deepak Hooda and Krunal Pandya could only muster 2 and 18 runs respectively. The middle order faltered with Nicholas Pooran falling for a duck and Marcus Stoinis managing just 15 runs. Despite a few contributions, LSG struggled to build a strong foundation, ultimately restricting themselves to 159.

Punjab Kings Innings:

Chasing 160 runs, Punjab Kings encountered early troubles, losing both openers A Taide and P Simran Singh cheaply. Matthew Short exhibited a fighting spirit scoring 34 runs off just 30 balls, while the ever-reliable Sikandar Raza instilled hope in the team with a solid 57 runs from 62 balls, hitting 4 fours and 3 sixes.

As wickets tumbled in the middle, it was local hero Shahrukh Khan who stepped up when the team needed him most, scoring 23 runs not out off 26 balls to steer Punjab home. Punjab Kings finished their innings at 161 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in 19.3 overs, with Sam Curran’s contributions proving critical as well.

Bowling Highlights:

For Lucknow Supergiants, Yudhvir Singh was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 2 wickets for just 19 runs in 3 overs. Mark Wood was also amongst the wickets, providing crucial breakthroughs with his 2 wickets for 35 runs in 4 overs. However, it was the combined efforts of Punjab's bowlers that turned the match in their favor, with Sam Curran and Kagiso Rabada both shining with key wickets at vital moments.

Overall, the match showcased a remarkable contest with a thrilling finish that will be remembered by fans. Punjab Kings displayed resilience and determination, overcoming a shaky start to successfully chase down the target, while Lucknow Supergiants will take away lessons from their performance as they seek to bounce back in their upcoming matches.

Final Scorecard:

  • Lucknow Supergiants: 159/8 in 20 Overs
  • Punjab Kings: 161/8 in 19.3 Overs (Won by 2 Wickets)

The match has set the tone for more exciting encounters as the IPL 2023 season progresses, and fans will eagerly await the next showdown.


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