Mohammed Shami Sets IPL Record as Punjab Kings Face Lucknow Super Giants

Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants: A Crucial IPL Clash

In a pivotal match of IPL 2026, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) are up against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on the second last day of the group stage. LSG set a challenging target by scoring 196 runs after batting first. To keep PBKS under this score, the team led by Rishabh Pant relied heavily on Mohammed Shami's bowling prowess. The experienced Indian pacer made a remarkable impact right from the start, achieving a historic milestone.

Shami made headlines by taking the wicket of Priyansh Arya with his very first delivery of the second innings, catching the ball in the hands of Arjun Tendulkar. This achievement made him the bowler with the highest number of first-ball wickets in IPL history, surpassing Jofra Archer's previous record of five. Shami later added another wicket to his tally by dismissing Cooper Connolly a few overs later.

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Josh Inglis Powers LSG to 196 Runs

Winning the toss, Punjab Kings opted to bat first in this crucial encounter that could determine their playoff chances in IPL 2026. However, they faced an early setback, losing both Arshin Kulkarni and Nicholas Pooran quickly. Ayush Badoni showed promise with a quick 43 runs off just 18 balls before being dismissed. Following these early losses, Rishabh Pant and Josh Inglis formed a solid partnership, adding 65 runs to stabilize the innings. Even after Pant's departure, Inglis continued to dominate the bowling attack, finishing with an impressive 72 runs from 44 balls, including nine fours and two sixes. Abdul Samad contributed a quickfire 37 runs off 20 balls, helping PBKS reach a total of 196/6 at the end of their innings.