Punjab Kings Triumph Over Lucknow Super Giants: Shreyas Iyer Praises Team Effort

Shreyas Iyer Celebrates Team Victory

After securing a 37-run victory against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shreyas Iyer commended Prabhsimran Singh for his outstanding performance and expressed his satisfaction with the team's success.

Under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer and coach Ricky Ponting, PBKS has been performing exceptionally well, climbing to the second position in the standings following their win at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on Sunday.

Iyer Reflects on Home Ground Challenges

In the post-match presentation, Iyer shared his feelings, stating, "I am truly elated. Everyone contributed significantly at crucial moments. Prabhsimran's performance today was remarkable, and his shots were a delight to watch."

Addressing the team's previous struggles at the venue, where they had only managed five wins out of 13 matches, Iyer remarked, "I was unaware of that record. My focus was solely on winning. Our success has been a result of hard work and dedication. Each player understands their role well."

He added, "We need to improve our awareness and movement on the field. Trust your instincts and avoid overthinking statistics. Ultimately, what matters is securing victories."

Match Highlights: How PBKS Overcame LSG

In the match, LSG won the toss and chose to bat first. A quickfire 30 runs off 14 balls from Josh Inglis, along with a solid 78-run partnership between Prabhsimran and Iyer (who scored 45 off 25 balls), propelled PBKS to a total of 236/5 in their 20 overs.

Akash Singh (2/30) and Digvesh Rathi (2/46) were the leading wicket-takers for LSG.

During the chase, LSG found themselves struggling at 73/5, but a resilient 81-run partnership between Ayush Badoni (74 off 40 balls) and Abdul Samad (45 off 24 balls) brought them back into contention. However, they ultimately finished at 199/7.

Arshdeep Singh showcased an impressive bowling performance, taking three wickets for just 16 runs in four overs, while Azmatullah Omarzai contributed with 2/33. Marco Jansen and Yuzi Chahal each claimed one wicket.

Current Standings

With this victory, PBKS now holds the second position with seven wins, three losses, and one no result, accumulating a total of 15 points. In contrast, LSG is positioned seventh, with five wins and six losses, totaling 10 points.